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• The government is hoping a spending spree will stimulate recovery
• Video report on the state of the Japanese economy, plus interviews - -
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Strong reasons for optimism remain
There have been early jitters for the government but the country remains a powerhouse of technology and craftsmanship, writes Mure Dickie
Politics: Ruling party loses momentum in wake of funding scandals
The DPJ’s approval rating is falling, writes Mure Dickie
Equities: Reforms will take more than the blink of an eye
Lindsay Whipp sees opportunities amid the general gloom
Economy: Leaders hope spending spree will stimulate recovery
Country is emerging from worst post-war slump, writes Mure Dickie
Osaka exchange: Ambitions to recapture its glory days
Start-ups are vital to the plans, says Lindsay Whipp
Fiscal position: Country still labours under huge debt burden
Mure Dickie assesses the depth of liabilities
Government bonds: Domestic buyers are not shaken
Banks’ excess funds continue to underpin demand, says Lindsay Whipp
Krispy Kreme: Victory is sweet for doughnut venture
Jonathan Soble on an unlikely success story in snack food
Agriculture: New model starts to take root
Marketing is the key to success, writes Michiyo Nakamoto
Small companies: Under-rated stocks show rich promise
Now is the time to pick up a bargain, says Robin Harding
