Japan land prices fall at slowest pace in five years as deflation eases

(Reuters) - Japan's land prices fell the least since the global financial crisis in the year to July 1, while commercial land in the three biggest cities rose in value for the first time in the same period, the latest signs that deflation is easing its stubborn grip on the country.

Japan economy rebounds from post-quake slump

Japan's economy rebounded in July-September as efforts to restore supply chains and recover lost output in the wake of the March disasters helped it post its first expansion in four quarters.