- About half of companies responded, “There will be no last-minute demand.” - 

Although the consumption tax rate was supposed to be raised to 10% in October 2015 according to the Revised Consumption Tax Act of 2012, the consumption tax rate increase was postponed twice,...

- While deterioration in manufacturing continues, last-minute demand appeared in part of the retail

（Companies researched: 23,632; Valid responses: 9,977; Response rate: 42.2%; Survey start date: May 2002)

Overview of May 2019: Possibility of entering a recession phase

Th...

- Intention to formulate a BCP tends to be high in areas where a large earthquake is predicted -

Companies are required to minimize the impact on management assets, continue business and recover early when emergency situations occur, such as a natural disaster, an epide...

- Negatively affected by the US-China trade conflict

and the long holidays.

（Companies researched: 23,169; Valid responses: 9,555; Response rate: 41.2%; Survey start date: May 2002)

Overview of May 2019: Possibility of entering a recession phase

The economic diffusion inde...

- Due to the long holidays and election,

as well as “construction” exerting downward pressure -

（Companies researched: 23,174; Valid responses: 9,775; Response rate: 42.2%; Survey start date: May 2002)

Overview of April 2019: Signs of entering a recession phase

The economi...