Japan's 30-Year Bond Yield Hits Record 4.223%

Japan's 30-year bond yield reached a record 4.223% on September 25, 2026, marking its highest level since the maturity was first issued in 1999. The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1.25% on September 18, while fiscal pressures and rising global yields continue to impact the market. Analysts note that higher yields on safe assets may increase the threshold for risk assets like Bitcoin.