Japan business mood rises for the first time in 2 quarters: BOJ Tankan

Sentiments among manufacturers go up, while service sector falls

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The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey is one of the key economic indicators that impact the central bank's monetary policy decisions. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

AKANE OKUTSU, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO - Business sentiment among Japan's large manufacturers improved modestly for the first time in two quarters, the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) latest Tankan survey showed Friday.

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