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Blue-Collar Wages Rising in Japan Amid Labor Shortage

Labor shortages in some industries are leading to higher wages for blue-collar workers in Japan.

Tokyo pollen count in spring 2026 surged to 1.8 times the previous year's

TOKYO -- The amount of airborne cedar and cypress pollen in Tokyo this spring was roughly 1.8 times higher than last spring's level, data released by

Housing industry hit by shortage of naphtha-derived materials

It is unclear when the situation will improve, and it could also have an impact on consumers in the form of higher housing prices or delayed construction.

Nikkei Rally Accelerates as 70,000 Comes Into View

AI and chip stocks are powering Japan's market higher, but strategists are split on whether the Nikkei can sustain its rapid climb. The post Nikkei Rally Accelerates as 70,000 Comes Into View first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Prices for over 1,000 food items in Japan set to rise in June

Seasoning accounted for the largest share of products set to see higher prices, followed by processed food.

Japan faces price hikes on more than 1,000 food items in June

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Price hikes in Japan for food and beverage items in June will total 1,078 products, up from 84 in May, amid moves to pass on higher c

India's gold-based lenders see business boost from higher import tariffs

Japan's smaller firms struggle to pass on higher costs from Iran war

Japan bond yield surge widens regional bank stock divide

When lenders have holdings that are vulnerable to higher yields, they're punished by investors for the unrealized losses.