A hefty increase in Japan's sales tax is blamed for causing a recession.

Here's what we're reading – and the numbers we're watching- Monday morning.

A moderate rate of inflation is evidence of a growing economy

The tiny resort island of Ishigaki wants Chinese tourists, but not its military.

President Obama travels to Japan on the first leg of his Asia tour.

We look at Japan's surging trade deficit. And, for the past few weeks, God has quietly been ruling the box office.

Japan and the U.S. are having beef over the price of meat. And, the fight between TV broadcasters and Aereo goes to the Supreme Court.

A new book explores the possible disputes over who owns the South China Sea, and its oil reserves.

Stimulus woes in Japan put a hamper on the country's recovery. And taking a look at how we value water.

Economic stimulus is the talk of Japan, but the latest numbers suggest there's not much to show for it.