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Despite threats of fiscal disaster, the trade against government bonds is a ‘widow-maker’
But poor household spending suggests job shortages are not turning into consumer boom
Tokyo enrolment cap aimed at reversing tide of students who are abandoning provinces
Monetary stimulus is having the desired effect on growth
Surging stock market and ‘wealth effect’ on consumer sentiment help boost economy
Sniffer dogs and killer drones sought in battle to eradicate red fire ants
PM looks to reliable allies in an effort to rescue Abenomics and bolster low ratings
From ‘Brexit Britain’ to Trump’s US, developed economies are seeking alternative models
Permanent job vacancies outnumber applicants for first time on record
Hapless opposition provides little threat to embattled prime minister
Record run of more than $350bn overseas acquisitions stores up problems for future
Policymakers are worrying not just about overwork, but about productivity too
Timeframe for hitting 2% target delayed as ultra-loose policy continues
The voters’ priority is the economy and it should be Abe’s as well
Durability of Abenomics questioned as Japan PM’s popularity falls to lowest since 2012
We like to see our prejudices confirmed and our professional honour respected
Tokyo opens up to agricultural goods, Brussels to Japanese cars
As America and Britain turn inward, the rest of the world integrates
Tankan index climbs as confidence rises at large manufacturers
Latest data show increasing demand for workers but no sign of inflation
Prime minister Shinzo Abe hit by nepotism allegations over new veterinary school
Famous market to relocate after Yuriko Koike’s U-turn on concerns about toxic soil
No-change decision shows Haruhiko Kuroda’s determination to continue stimulus
