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Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years

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Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years

Higher inflation and rising wages suggest that the country’s economy can grow without such aggressive stimulus from the central bank.

By Joe Rennison

In Japan, a Place for a Famous Artistic Director to Hide by the Sea

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In Japan, a Place for a Famous Artistic Director to Hide by the Sea

The designer and record producer Nigo has built a minimalist retreat where the Pacific Ocean itself is practically an architectural feature.

By Kurt Soller and Anu Kumar

Space One Rocket Explodes Seconds After Launch in Japan

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Space One Rocket Explodes Seconds After Launch in Japan

The Japanese company hoped to become the country’s first private business to put a satellite into orbit. The failed launch was its inaugural flight.

By Yan Zhuang

Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits

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Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits

Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially.

By Neal E. Boudette