Posted inJapan Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011) Railroads Travel and Vacations Japan Offers Luxury Train Travel Luxurious rail cars offer countryside views with a range of cultural itineraries and budgets. Posted by By Vivian Morelli
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Posted inBank of Japan Banking and Financial Institutions Economic Conditions and Trends Government Bonds Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates Japan Labor and Jobs Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Rengo (Japanese Trade Union Confederation) Stimulus (Economic) Stocks and Bonds Wages and Salaries 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. Posted by By Joe Rennison
Posted inArchitecture Furniture Interior Design and Furnishings Japan Nigo (1970- ) springdesignissue 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. Posted by By Kurt Soller and Anu Kumar