Japan confidence up, but outlook still dreary Posted byadmin October 1, 2009 Business confidence in Japan improved for a second quarter running, but the outlook for spending and profitability remains weak, according to a survey by the Bank of Japan on Thursday. Related posts: Japanese business confidence at record low Asian economic outlook ‘bleak’ for 2009 Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Japan coast Japan emerges from recession Japan prepares for new prime minister