Japanese Firms Grapple with Yen Decline
By Editor • August 25, 2026 • 1 min read
Taku Ueno, CEO of Takara MC, is facing rising costs for imported goods like American beef and Italian tomatoes as the yen continues to weaken.
Despite efforts to stabilize the currency through interventions in 2022, 2024, and 2026, the yen remains under pressure. Ueno and other business leaders in Japan are now seeking new strategies to hedge against this ongoing currency depreciation.
Source: www.japantimes.co.jp
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