From the Bank of Japan's Regional Economic Report (Summary) January 2017

That's the (screenshot of the) summary of the summary, in very brief.

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So that is slow going, but at least its moving in the right direction, For now.

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This report summarizes the reports from all regional research divisions, mainly at the Bank's branches in Japan, and is based on data and other information gathered for the meeting of general managers of the Bank's branches held today.