Japanese economy slowed in April- June 2012, growth only 1.4% as consumer spending reduced

"Japan's economy grew at a slower-than-expected annualized rate of 1.4 percent in April-June, adding to worries over the global outlook, as consumer spending flagged "

Source:Japan's economy slows, grows 1.4 % in April-June

August 13th, 2012

Asahi Shimbun

http://ajw.asahi.com/article/economy/business/AJ201208130016