Japan August Crude Import Bill Y724 Billion, -61% On Year

*Japan August Asia Trade Surplus 695 Billion Yen, -30.2% On Year

*Japan August U.S. Trade Surplus 272.9 Billion Yen, -26.7% On Year

Yen Ticks Up Amid Japan's August Merchandise Trade Balance Report

*Japan August Coal Imports 14.5 Million Tons, -15% On Year