Naoto Kan

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: Japan’s Sales Tax Risk

  By Milton Ezrati  |  July 30, 2012

  Hiking the tax rate threatens Japan’s economy and could stymie a needed move away from exports.

• Japan Fights Surging Yen

  By Toru Fujioka, Aki Ito, Bloomberg News  |  August 24, 2011

  Launches $100 billion effort as Moody lowers credit rating, citing deficits, government debt.

• Bank of Japan Leaves Policy Steady

  By Mayumi Otsuma, Bloomberg  |  May 20, 2011

  Decision follows report showing country is in recession.

• Toyota May Stop ’Insisting on Japan’

  By Makiko Kitamura and Masatsugu Horie  |  May 12, 2011

  Strong yen, aftermath of disasters take toll on carmakers’ profits.