Japan Econmin Ishihara: Recovery in Consumption from the Slump blamed on the First Sales Tax Hike Has lacked Strength

Japan Econmin Ishihara: Private Consumption Largely Flat, expected to Head to Recovery Ahead

Japan Econmin Ishihara: Must take Into Account Effect of Supplementary Budget for Quake Relief in Gauging Strength of Japan's Economy

Japan Econmin Ishihara: Will take Policy Steps Flexibly While Closely Watching Econ Development 

Japan Econmin Ishihara: Must be Mindful of Effects to Japan's Economy from Developments in Chinese, Emerging Market Economies, Market Volatility