April 03, 2025

IMF Warns of Downside Risks to Japan's Economic Growth

Washington, April 2 (Jiji Press)--The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday warned of downside risks to Japan's economic growth, stressing the need for the country to continue to rebuild fiscal buffers and re-anchor inflation expectations.

(Update) Nintendo Switch 2 to Go on Sale June 5

Kyoto, April 2 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Nintendo Co. said Wednesday that it will release the Nintendo Switch 2 game console June 5, with the suggested retail price set at 49,980 yen.

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Soccer: Hiroshima Defeats Kashima to Rise to 4th Place in J-League 1st Division
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