Cabinet Office, Government of Japan is monthly operating the Economy Watchers Survey to the ordinary people that enable them to observe activity closely related to regional economy. The January 2013 survey was released. The current state of the economy compared with 3 months ago has improved by 3.8 points in December, 44.5 points. In two consecutive months, it is closer to 50 points to show the flat. The future of the economy in the coming 2 to 3 months, have improved by 6.1 points in December, 53.0 points. Changed from flat to boom. Stock prices continue to rise and the depreciation of the yen has advanced further, and expectations of the Abe government continues. "Atmosphere of economic stagnation until the end of the year, appears to have changed to the bright New Year" by a fine restaurant in South Kanto area and "I feel mind is being steadily improved from such price movements in stock prices. Positive movement such as Opening new outlet and increasing  floor are seen  among our tenants" by a shopping mall in Chugoku area. Bright voices have begun to appear.

"Changed to the bright New Year" by a fine restaurant in South Kanto area.