by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 17, 2023 | Japan, Asia, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle
As a sign of springtime, someiyoshino cherry trees have started blooming in Tokyo, the Japan Metrological Agency announced Tuesday. This is 10 days earlier than in an average year and six days earlier than last year. “Hanami” or flower viewing is an...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 16, 2023 | ASEAN, Asia, Economy, Environment, Japan, Southeast Asia
Japan plans to apply for ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP) status, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Japan and ASEAN Relations. Japan had already submitted a concept paper to the ASEAN Secretariat about its upcoming plan regarding the application...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 19, 2023 | Asia, Economy, Japan, News
The Bank of Japan will start a new test on the feasibility of a central bank digital currency in April. The test will be joined by private-sector companies including payment service providers and financial institutions. The Japanese central bank kicked off the first...
