Stories from Tokyo · Japan

Japan's 30-year government bond yield has reached 4% for the first time since 2021. This rise coincides with a 6% annual increase in the US Producer Price Index (PPI) for April, as reported by Zhihu.

Japan is considering transferring missiles from its current military inventory as it phases them out for a newer model. Analysts suggest this move reflects a shift in Japan's defense and export policies.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was in Tokyo to speak with Japanese officials. The purpose of the visit was to prevent Japan from selling US treasuries to defend the yen.

Honda has reported its first full-year loss since going public in 1957, attributed to a $10 billion hit on electric vehicle investments. This marks a challenging period for the automaker as it transitions its product line.

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Japan's Volcano Islands. The tremor had a depth of 157.426 km. The USGS reported the seismic event. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred near the Volcano Islands in Japan at a depth of 157.4 kilometers.

The Bank of Japan has maintained its current interest rates. Average interest rates for Treasury Notes were noted at 3.230% as of April 30, 2026. The Bank of Japan has left interest rates unchanged following its latest policy meeting. Japan's central bank has decided to maintain its current interest rates. The average interest rate on Treasury Bonds was noted at 3.403% as of April 30, 2026. The central bank's move was widely anticipated by markets. The bank aims to maintain economic stability. This decision was made on April 30, 2026, with the average interest rate for Treasury Bills at 3.696%. The bank did not provide immediate comment on future policy adjustments. The Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark interest rate at 0.1% during its April policy meeting.

One death has been confirmed following an incident involving the US and Japan last year.

Ford shares experienced a jump, marking their best day in six years. The company's stock performance is given recent reports of a full-year loss. The stock traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CB RS.

Japanese automaker Honda has reported its first operational loss in nearly 70 years. Honda has reported an operational loss, attributing the financial setback to the impact of US tariffs. The company stated vehicle sales dropped for the fiscal year ending in March.

Japan's Nikkei index saw gains, rising by approximately three-tenths of one percent. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong also increased by six-tenths of one percent.