Long-term interest rates in Japan, which influence fixed mortgage rates, rose to their highest level in 17 years. On September 22nd, the yield on 10-year government bonds briefly reached 1.665 percent, marking the highest point since 2008.

In an innovative approach to electricity demand control, frozen tuna stored at minus 60 degrees Celsius are now being utilized as a cooling agent. By temporarily shutting down refrigeration units and relying on the fish itself to maintain storage temperatures, companies are beginning to reduce power consumption effectively.

The Consumer Affairs Agency has announced suspicions of stealth marketing practices involving Ajinomoto and Inglewood concerning their frozen home-delivery meal brand, “Aete.” It is alleged that the companies asked individuals to post about the products on social media in exchange for free items, later republishing those posts on their sales sites.

Seven-Eleven Japan has completed a large-scale overhaul of the store system used by approximately 21,000 outlets nationwide. This milestone, achieved five years after the project was conceived, represents a major step in digital transformation. The new cloud-based system replaces the company’s traditional infrastructure and is designed to enhance efficiency and customer service.

On September 19th, the Bank of Japan decided to maintain its policy interest rate at 0.5 percent, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a rate change. Backed by a majority of the Policy Board, the decision reflects the central bank’s cautious approach as it continues to monitor the impact of U.S. tariffs, commonly known as the Trump tariffs.
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