BOJ nationwide economic judgment Raised in 8 regions excluding Shikoku October 8 14:24

The Bank of Japan has raised its economic judgment in eight of the nine regions, excluding Shikoku, regarding the current state of the economy nationwide.

It is the first time in seven years since the report in July 2013 that the judgment was raised in eight regions.

Published in the "Regional Economic Report" compiled by the Bank of Japan every three months, it reflects the gradual resumption of economic activity despite the continued effects of the new coronavirus.