TOKYO -- Japan's economy expanded in the January-March period for the first time in three quarters on robust consumer spending, but some economists question how sustainable growth is due to rising prices and sluggish overseas demand.
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Doubts smolder about how long Japan's post-COVID recovery can last
Rising prices and weak overseas demand threaten economic rebound
Consumer spending is lifting Japan's economy following several years of pandemic-related restraint. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
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