We bought a house in Japan for $30,000. We'll have more land than we could afford in the US, and our kids will be more independent
Leika and Brandon Hansen bought a house in Japan and plan to move there this summer. Courtesy of Brandon Hansen Leika and Brandon Hansen bought a vacant home in a small town in Japan for $30,000. The Hansens are leaving the Seattle area for more land, safer streets, and public transportation. The…#brandonhansen #courtesy #hansens #seattle #okayama #osaka #tokyo #churchofjesuschrist #latterday #hoa (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Japan to End Negative Rates as Deflation Fears Subside
Japan is about to end its negative interest rate policy eight years after cutting its short-term policy rate to -0.1 percent in February 2016. Back then, the negative interest rate was introduced to supplement the policy of “Quantitative and Qualitative Monetary Easing” in the country’s long…#bankofjapan #boj #rengo #ukraine (Source: Reuters: Health)
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A study on the feasibility of an intensive urban structure with urban disaster prevention - Danjo S, Muraki M.
central government of Japan is promoting the compact cities against a backdrop of urban sprawl and declining population. On the other hand, the frequent natural disasters have caused disaster prevention to the urban planning However, it is hard for local m... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news

Survey report on the current state of elementary school students' commuting practices across Japan - Hino K, Abe T, Amemiya M, Goto C, Hanazato M, Ishii N, Kamada M, Nakasako Y, Takayanagi Y, Terauchi Y, Uno H, Yamakita M, Yoshiki S.
To understand the current situation of elementary school children's commutes in Japan, an online survey targeting women aged 20-49 with children attending municipal elementary schools was conducted in the fall of 2023. This survey garnered 6,000 valid resp... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

Occupational medicine, go above and beyond - Tanaka Y.
The population of people in Japan over 65 years old is expected to exceed 30% by 2025. As the society ages, there are not only healthy workers and employers, but also an increasing number of diseased or injured workers. Falls, the most common occupational ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Stock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions
Asian stocks have gained ahead of policy decisions this week by Japan's central bank and the Federal Reserve HONG KONG -- Asian stocks advanced Monday ahead of policy decisions this week by Japan’s central bank and the Federal Reserve. Chinese data for January-February were mixed, with property…#federalreserve #hongkong #tokyo #bankofjapan #hangseng #shanghaicomposite #spasx200 #kospi #sensex #bangkok (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Exclusive-TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) logo is seen while people attend the opening of the TSMC global R&D center in Hsinchu TOKYO (Reuters) -Taiwan's TSMC is looking at building advanced packaging capacity in Japan, according to two sources familiar with the matter, a move that would…#tsmc #hsinchu #tokyo #taiwan #samsungelectronics #intel #ccwei #cowos #chiayi #centralnewsagency (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

On Government Debt, Japan Is The Model
Last year, one part of my series against Cassandras focused on the fear of excessive government debt in the US and other countries. I explained why current debt levels will not lead to a debt catastrophe or a financial crisis anytime soon and I emphasised that Japan manages to sustain much, much…#bankofjapan #westerneurope (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Asia still needs meat, but production has to be made greener
Maximo Torero is chief economist of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. Ask South Koreans about their favorite meal, and many will say barbecued beef. In Japan, a beloved dish is yakiniku, charcoal-grilled meat. When it comes to Chinese cuisine, the significance of pork is so great that…#maximotorero #southkoreans (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Daily Open: Fed rate meet in focus
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here . Nikkei leads Asia stocks Japan stocks led gains in Asia on Monday…#cnbcdailyopen #topix #csi #hongkong #hangseng #federalreserve #dow #ashwinivaishnaw #tiktok #bytedance (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mixed Bathing World Executive Committee's Art Project " ALTERNATIVE-STATE " to Install Its Latest Piece on March 24, 2024
The "Mixed Bathing World Executive Committee" based in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, southeastern Japan, is installing four new artworks by March 2024 in "ALERNATIVE-STATE," an art project that started in 2022 to enhance the city's brand loyalty. Installing art pieces throughout the city,…#beppucity #oitaprefecture #beppu #beppustation #kimono #kannawa #tomfruin #amanekhotel #artfairbeppu #beppuart (Source: Reuters: Health)
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BOJ to end NIRP and YCC,'a done deal' - here's what might be a dovish surprise
Nomura says that a Bank of Japan exit from its negative interest rate policy (NIRP) and yield curve control (YCC) tomorrow is "basically a done deal". Adding that the only uncertainty is whether the central bank keeps its commitment to expanding the monetary base: • "A lot of people expect that to…#nomura #abankofjapan #nirp #ycc #jgb #mizuhosecurities #shokiomori #boj #bankofjapan (Source: Reuters: Health)
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What the End of Japan ’s Negative Interest Rates Means
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TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Exclusive-TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say
Taiwan's TSMC is looking at building advanced packaging capacity in Japan, according to two sources familiar with the matter, a move that would add momentum to Japan's efforts to reboot its semiconductor industry. The deliberations are at an early stage, they added, declining to be identified as…#taiwan #tsmc #samsungelectronics #ks #intel #ccwei #cowos #kyushu #ibaraki #tokyo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news