JAPAN’S HOUSEHOLD SPENDING ROSE 13.0 PERCENT IN APRIL

Highlights –

• Japan’s household spending rose 13.0 percent in April.
• Households with two or more people spent an average $2,700 in real terms.
• Seasonally adjusted spending inched up 0.1 percent from March.
• Outlays for dining out expanded 87.8 percent.

Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported data showing the country&rsqu....