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Japan's Economy Hit Hardest Since 2014 On Tax Increase
Japan hopes the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will help its economy to normalize again 
Japan hopes the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will help its economy to normalize again -
Coronavirus Puts Pressure On Multiple Economies Outside China
Countries in Asia are starting to feel the economic pains brought about by the novel coronavirus that has killed thousands in China. 
Countries in Asia are starting to feel the economic pains brought about by the novel coronavirus that has killed thousands in China. -
Japan Sees 9.2 Percent Slump In October Exports
Japan exceeded pessimistic forecasts for its exports in October, marking a three-year record low. 
Japan exceeded pessimistic forecasts for its exports in October, marking a three-year record low. -
Japan's 3-Month Trade Deficit Balloons To $1 Billion
Japanese finance officials said trade deficit totaled $1.1 billion, a third straight month in the red zone. 
Japanese finance officials said trade deficit totaled $1.1 billion, a third straight month in the red zone. -
IT, Financial Disruptions And Japan’s Shrinking Jobs Pool
Because of automation and low interest rate environment, the jobs pool usually waiting for fresh grad Japanese students is getting smaller. 
Because of automation and low interest rate environment, the jobs pool usually waiting for fresh grad Japanese students is getting smaller. -
US Nods To More Japanese Beef Exports At A Rate Below Current
America was originally planning on a 3,000-ton duty-free Japanese beef quota and no tariffs in 15 years. 
America was originally planning on a 3,000-ton duty-free Japanese beef quota and no tariffs in 15 years. -
Japan Ready To Act Against Excessive Rise Of Yen
Because Asian shares slid to 6-1/2-month lows, investors are going towards safe assets like the yen pushing Tokyo to give a warning. 
Because Asian shares slid to 6-1/2-month lows, investors are going towards safe assets like the yen pushing Tokyo to give a warning. -
Japan To Go Ahead With Tax Hike Despite Economic Signals
Analysts predict that Japan may still go ahead with its planned consumption tax hike despite clear economic signals that are against it. 
Analysts predict that Japan may still go ahead with its planned consumption tax hike despite clear economic signals that are against it. -
Urban Sprawl Ban Helps Japanese Town Resolve Population Decline
The Japanese town of Onagawa has banned urban sprawl to help counter its problem on declining population growth while driving the local economy. 
The Japanese town of Onagawa has banned urban sprawl to help counter its problem on declining population growth while driving the local economy. -
Japan’s Economic Troubles Spell Weakening Wage Hike In Huge Companies
Huge Japanese companies offered smaller wage increases on Wednesday as the country's economy suffers through external and trade issues. 
Huge Japanese companies offered smaller wage increases on Wednesday as the country's economy suffers through external and trade issues.
