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The Japanese government, in its annual economic policy guidelines, recommends that companies employ a four-day workweek, saying it will improve work-life balance, encourage skill development, and will cause workers to spend more to boost the economy.
2021-06-22

Japanese economy grew at annualized rate of 21.4% in July-September quarter after two consecutive quarters of contraction due to the pandemic, driven by rise of private spending and exports.
2020-11-17

Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record as its economy's GDP fell 7.8% in April-June quarter.
2020-08-17

The Cabinet Office of Japan plans to declare that its economy has entered a recession after 71 months of growth.
2020-07-23

Due to a change in Japanese legislation, Airbnb announces that it will be cancelling thousands of reservations made in the country.
2018-06-8

The Economy of Japan declined by 0.4% from October to December 2012 indicating that Japan is still in a recession.
2013-02-14

Japan suffers negative economic growth for the fourth quarter of 2011 making it three out of four quarters that the Japanese economy shrinks.
2012-02-13

The Japanese economy officially goes into recession, in part due to the effects of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
2011-05-19

Japan's Nikkei 225 improves by six per cent as concerns over the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on the economy are reduced.
2011-03-16

The Japanese Cabinet approves an extra budget containing an emergency economic stimulus package to help shore up the economy.
2010-10-26