economy

economy

The Lie That Savings Are Safe: Will Inflation Melt Away Your Assets? Survival Strategies to Protect Your Family from the “Silent Bank Freeze”

Do you think your money is safe in the bank? Due to the “silent deposit freeze” created by the gap between inflation and interest rates, your assets are effectively shrinking. Based on the sharp analysis of economic journalist Kenichi Ogura, we clearly explain asset protection strategies to shield your family from rising prices.
2026.02.05
economy
economy

Back to a World of Interest Rates After 30 Years. New Norms for Households and Investments Shifting with the Bank of Japan’s December 2025 Rate Hike

December 2025: The Bank of Japan raises its policy interest rate to 0.75%. How will our household finances change with this shift to a “world with interest rates” for the first time in 30 years? From the impact on mortgages to strategies for utilizing MMFs (Money Management Funds), which have made a comeback after a decade, we provide clear explanations based on insights from Daiwa Securities experts.
2026.02.05
economy
economy

The Shadow of Yen Weakness: The Deepening Crisis of “Absolute Child Poverty”｜The Reality of Households Struggling to Afford Even Food

Behind Prime Minister Takaichi's “delighted by the weak yen” remarks, children's “absolute poverty” is worsening. The latest surveys from Okinawa and Setagaya Ward reveal the reality of struggling households unable to afford even rice due to rising prices. With the national loss estimated at 40 trillion yen, what's needed now is investment in human capital for the future.
2026.02.01
economy
economy

【2025 Update】Over 50% of Workers Have Side Jobs! Why They’re Surging in Sapporo and the Latest Corporate Trends

The latest 2025 survey shows over 50% of workers now juggle multiple jobs! We thoroughly investigated the rapidly growing double-job phenomenon in Sapporo. Discover real stories like “to cover living expenses” and “to pursue my dreams,” plus insights into why 60% of companies now allow dual employment. Packed with smart working tips for Hokkaido.
2026.01.31
economy
economy

Japan’s domestic rice prices surge, causing private imports to skyrocket 95-fold. Why “foreign rice” is chosen despite high tariffs and future outlook

Private rice imports in 2025 surged to approximately 97,000 tons—a 95-fold increase from the previous year. What lies behind this abnormal situation where foreign rice is deemed “more cost-effective” even with high tariffs of ¥341 per kilogram? Based on the latest statistics from the Ministry of Finance, we provide expert analysis on the impact of soaring domestic rice prices, trends in the restaurant industry, and the outlook for the rice market.
2026.01.30
economy
economy

Japan’s Economic Turning Point! What Scenario Can Turn the 2025 Crisis of Falling to 5th Place in Global GDP into Growth?

By 2025, will Japan's GDP be overtaken by India, dropping to fifth place globally? Daiwa Securities' Satoshi Osanai thoroughly explains the government's “24 trillion yen comprehensive economic stimulus package.” From countermeasures against rising prices to growth investments in AI and Green Transformation (GX), he clearly unravels the scenarios for Japan's economic revival and their impact on our lives and businesses.
2026.01.20
economy
economy

The Full Picture of Japan’s Economy in 2026: The Arrival of the 0.5% Interest Rate Era and the Multifaceted Impact of “Trump Tariffs”

Japan's economy will fully transition to a “world with interest rates” by 2026. What impact will the Bank of Japan's policy rate hike to 0.5% have on businesses and households? We provide expert analysis on three key factors shaping 2026's economic outlook, including tariff policies under a second Trump administration and supply chain disruptions stemming from geopolitical risks.
2026.01.18
economy