Bank Of Japan reports July 2010 Regional Economic Report
Bank of Japan have reported that 8 regions (Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokuriku, Kanto-Koshinetsu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu-Okinawa) at Japan have shown economic growth as compared to last year.
There is a increase in household electrical appliances and passenger cars,production has increased and housing investment has also shown some growth in areas such as Hokkaido.But the employment and income situation is still not so good.
for full report : http://www.boj.or.jp/en/type/ronbun/chiiki_rep/chiiki1007.htm