May 29 (NHK) - Regional banks in Japan saw unrealized losses surge in fiscal 2022. A new survey says the figure climbed by more than 5 times in yen terms over the previous year as investments sank.
An asset-management advisory firm in Tokyo surveyed 99 regional banks across the country.
It says they had unrealized losses totaling more than 1.9 trillion yen, or about 13 billion dollars.
The losses were in domestic and foreign bonds, as well as mutual funds. ...continue reading
The proportion of new employees who consider switching jobs if the opportunity arises has reached an all-time high, according to a survey of 1,000 employees conducted by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with 26.4% responded that they would change jobs given the chance, the highest figure since the survey's inception in 1998.
A new store format from Don Quijote, named "Kirakira Donki," opened its doors in Tokyo's Shibuya district on Tuesday, aiming primarily at Generation Z and attracting a significant number of foreign tourists on its first day.
In a move to address the significant issue of food waste, which amounts to approximately 5 million tons annually across Japan, convenience store chains are intensifying their discount strategies.
A private organization has revealed that approximately 40% of the national municipalities, totaling 744, could potentially disappear by 2050 due to declining populations.
Youngsters in Japan are enthusiastically embracing the world of cosmetics, with a recent survey reporting some 60% of elementary students own some form of makeup.
Major American IT companies like Microsoft and Oracle have announced substantial investments totalling 4 trillion yen ($26 billion) in data centers in Japan, sparking concerns about digital sovereignty and AI development.
A former host admitted to knowingly receiving approximately 25 million yen that had been deceitfully obtained by convicted scammer "Riri-chan," in a trial held on April 23.
A cherry tree located at one of Kyoto's busiest pedestrian streets, Sanneizaka, a main pathway to Kiyomizu Temple, suddenly fell at 11:45 AM on Tuesday, trapping a school teacher beneath.
