Japanese ‘Katsu’, from English ‘Cutlet’, Now English Word in Its Own Right

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Opinion | Falling Yen Is Great for 2 Sectors in Japan

By Chloe Bennett

• Oct 9, 2026 • 5 min read

Opinion | Falling Yen Is Great for 2 Sectors in Japan

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

The Plunge in the Yen – Which Stems from the Large Interest Rate Differential Between Japan and the United States – Has Been a Boon to Japan’s Tourism Industry by Boosting the Spending Power of Overseas Visitors. It Has Also Increased the Appeal of Japanese Commercial Property.

Chloe Bennett

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