Japan's imports, exports balloon on energy costs, cheap yen

what a joke

The Japanese still read their manga, eat bentos and sleep in their cars whilst the motor is running and wasting fuel-let the yen weaken more…

Exports totaled 8.8 trillion yen, with the strongest growth in autos and steel. It was the 20th straight month of year on year monthly gains.

8.8 trillion yen is $58.7 billion!

This trend is expected in a weaker yen environment. Japan should take this advantage of the weak yen by investing more in domestic production as announced by some companies like Iris Ohyama. Domestic production/exporting is the best way to deal with currency depreciation.

sleep in their cars whilst the motor is running and wasting fuel

Yeah I notice that a lot too. It not only wastes fuel, but it also damages and shortens the lifespan of the engine.

I just love that little EV Honda, but for some reason I don't see than many on the streets!? is is for exporting only??

@Mark

Was thinking the same thing before. Came across this article:

https://bestcarweb.jp/feature/column/420124

Apparently everyone would much rather buy the more expensive Fiat 500e. The lack of charging stations may also play a role.

That Honda-E in the photo needs to be sold in the USA - awesome car

We have the import and export data. But what about the domestic economy (production and consumption)? Is it solid?

It's now 150 per USD.

If I weren't just about to start at a new job, I'd say it's the perfect time to visit Japan again.

Maybe next spring I can work remote for a month or two...

Americans buying up the used JDM car market apparently. Hopefully they'll still be a decent EK9 Type R Civic still around in a few years.

Little tiny wheels and tires just make no sense !

More repetitions and more gasoline/ power to achieve the distance required.

It depends on the gear ratio and engine displacement/power.

Otherwise we’d all be driving monster trucks and penny-farthings.