CIRCLE WITH A DOT

Title: Spring Snow at Maruyama, Kyoto (1936)Artist: Koitsu Tsuchiyahttps://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16410030 #ShinHanga #Art #Showa #KoitsuTsuchiya #Winter #Snow #MaruyamaPark #Kyoto #Japan

Iran war pushes Bank of Japan toward policy tightening despite economic risks.March 12, 2026. Fresh supply shocks from the Middle East conflict are accelerating the Bank of Japan's hawkish agenda, intensifying inflation risks. Four sources indicate another rate hike could come as early as April.BOJ's focus is shifting from growth support to inflation control — a departure from its traditional priority. Market pricing reflects approximately 60% probability of an April move.Underlying inflation already approaches 2%. Firms expect 2.4% inflation in five years. Households forecast 9.8% over the same period. Labor shortages are driving the largest wage increases in 34 years.Governor Ueda warns the conflict could harm Japan's economy through worsening terms of trade, while also pushing up core inflation.For investors: inflation pressure now trumps growth concerns as BOJ's primary driver. The April meeting will be critical.#BOJ #Japan #Inflation #InterestRates #IranWar #Yen #MonetaryPolicyhttps://newsgroup.site/%d0%b2%d1%96%d0%b9%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%b2-%d1%96%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%bd%d1%96-%d0%bf%d1%96%d0%b4%d1%88%d1%82%d0%be%d0%b2%d1%85%d1%83%d1%94-%d0%b1%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%ba-%d1%8f%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%bd%d1%96%d1%97-%d0%b4/

#japan and #southKorea are well-known to be very apt at producing electronical devices. They are thus ideally equipped to go ahead with the transition to #renewables. That would have only advantages: Cheaper energy supply, no dependence on #fossilFuels, less #globalWarming.

The town of Futaba in Fukushima Prefecture once had 7,200 people. Today, 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, it only has 190. Here's how Japan continues to work to clean up the region - and the story of one survivor who came home. https://unseen-japan.com/fukushima-soil-tsunami-recovery/ #japan #unseenjapan #news #world #fukushima

Title: Clearing after Snow at Oshiono (1952)Artist: Hasui Kawasehttps://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16299802 #ShinHanga #Art #Showa #HasuiKawase #Winter #Snow #MtFuji #MountFuji #Fuji #Japan

I really appreciate the history you add to your photographs. Helps me getting transported there. As a side note, I'm impressed by how much they decided to raise the floor here. I'm guessing an architecture practice to preserve the wood from ground humidity. @ObsidianUrbex

Same location, three perspectives! I wild camped in this abandoned theme park in Japan. Arriving late in the day, I captured the sunset behind the Ferris wheel, then enjoyed a beer and relaxed. Later, I tried my hand at some astrophotography when the stars came out! The next morning I awoke early and photographed the theme park in the early morning sunhttps://www.obsidianurbexphotography.com/leisure/spirited-theme-park-japan/#Sunset #Astrophotography #Japan #Photography #Haikyo

#SilentSunday #Photography #nature #Japan

Wenn es Heavy Metal Bands mit Triangel und Harfe gibt, warum dann nicht auch mit Saxofon? "A unique aspect of STMLT’s sound is the inclusion of saxophone accents in some songs, showcasing the band's adventurous spirit and dedication to keeping their audience intrigued."https://ilovejapanesemusic.com/the-emergence-of-stmltReinhören:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zl74M52BsL1fqbSz2OWan #heavymetal #metal #japan #kawaiimetal #stimulate

More Ikuta Jinja pics. From Sannomiya #Kobe #Japan this afternoon#Travel #DasJP26

@YLee they do a pocket sized (a7) that is great for quick little notes or sketches.

Plum Blossom Festival – Inabe City, Mie Prefecture Every year from mid-February to mid-March, Inabe Agricultural Park transforms into a stunning sea of plum blossoms. Unlike cherry blossoms, plum trees bloom earlier in the season, making this one of the first breathtaking flower events of the Japanese spring! 2026 Dates: February 21 – March 20 #photography #spring #flower #japan #garden

Title: Snow at Kamibashi Bridge, Nikko (1930)Artist: Hasui Kawasehttps://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260302_23/ #ShinHanga #Art #Showa #Winter #Snow #Nikko #Japan

Nagoya will eine Steuer auf leerstehende Wohnungen erheben. Geplant ist die Einführung 2029. #japan https://sumikai.com/nachrichten-aus-japan/stadt-in-japan-plant-steuer-auf-leerstehende-haeuser-gegen-den-wohnungsmangel-373662/

Japan wandelt Weltraumtechnologie in kommerzielle Lösungen um, um die zunehmend überfüllte Umlaufbahn der Erde zu schützen.#Weltraum-Engineering #Japan #Technologie #Weltraumforschung #NeueTechnologien #Weltraum-TechnikJapans neue Weltraumpioniere

@geoff_eg Meanwhile in Canada

Der japanische Mobilfunkbetreiber NTT Docomo schaltet das 3G-Netz ab. Damit verlieren rund 500.000 Handys ihr Netz. #japan https://sumikai.com/nachrichten-aus-japan/japan-schaltet-3g-netz-foma-endgueltig-ab-373628/

Who is organising Aid to Cuba, which nation? Who has a spine? Brazil Lula? Europe, a nation in Europe, Starmer? Barbados? Jamaica? Japan? Korea?Today! #cuba #japan #korea #eu #france #nigeria? #cdnpoli #carney #spine

https://peer.adalta.social/w/wpgAD8PCT1E2T19yqgFFf1 [](https://p4u.xyz/ID_XS3IHWBU/1) [️](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/02/japan/politics/japan-iran-trump-us-rule-of-law/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon")La posture diplomatique du Japon est mise à l'épreuve par les frappes américano-israéliennes en Iran, créant un dilemme stratégique fondamental.#iran #israel #politics #donaldtrump #japan

https://peer.adalta.social/w/ionGswtSvsfKhv8Yumwyku [](https://p4u.xyz/ID_XS3IHWBU/1) [️](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/02/japan/politics/japan-iran-trump-us-rule-of-law/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon")Japan's strategic calculus is strained by the U.S.-Iran conflict, forcing an untenable choice between alliance fidelity and foundational diplomatic principles.#iran #israel #politics #donaldtrump #japan