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Reversing population decline will need more than just economic incentives
Non-core businesses are no longer just a shareholder annoyance, but an active impediment to dealmaking
Japan set to become undisputed home of games hardware once more, but analysts worry about industry’s long-term prospects
The Japanese shoe company’s turnaround looks destined to become a business school case study
After the Nikkei 225 index finally surpasses bubble-era peak, a psychological hurdle has been crossed
Foreign fund managers have been buying back in but many domestic investors remain wary after long bear market
Benchmark tops highest-ever level reached in late-1980s asset bubble after powerful rally since January
Share prices may have finally overtaken level of 1989 but sentiment in Tokyo is nowhere near as bullish as it was
The word ‘Gambatte!’ is much-loved in the country’s lexicon, but could it be about to outlive its purpose?
More US-China decoupling in focus for investors as Tokyo market closes in on all-time high
Approach for Aloha state carrier seems timed to gain from a rally in the currency but there are factors working against that too
Sales of luxury cars, properties and golf memberships fall in wake of $2.2bn money laundering probe
‘Idiosyncratic’ lender’s overexposure to office market is a reminder of possible risks in fragmented banking sector
Stocks in Tokyo on track to surpass all-time record reached in December 1989
Soaring value of Arm stake and T-Mobile share windfall help Japanese group break four-quarter streak of losses
The meltdown was a revealing moment for the game as global entertainment — and its vulnerability to social media
Social media commentators’ fury grows after Argentine football star played match in Japan a few days later
Japanese trading house says it will purchase up to $3.4bn in stock
Mobile carrier teams up with Mitsubishi to take joint control of 15,000-strong chain
US investor calls on Mitsui Fudosan to stage ¥1tn buyback and sell stake in company behind Tokyo Disneyland
Momentum on wages and prices strengthens view on outlook for inflation
Lenders in US, Asia and Europe hit by exposure to sector struggling with lower occupancy and higher interest rates
Bank’s shares fall more than 20% after it warns more commercial property loans could turn sour
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