TOKYO -- Japanese retailers are gearing up for Black Friday sales this week, including an initial foray by Amazon Japan, hoping the event will give consumer spending a much-needed shot in the arm after last month's consumption tax increase.
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A worker at shoe store ABC-Mart holds a sign promoting a Black Friday sale. (Photo by Shumpei Sakai)
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