Coronavirus Pandemic Continues To Overshadow Japan's Economy

KAWASAKI, JAPAN - DECEMBER 16: A chemical plant is pictured on December 16, 2021 in Kawasaki, Japan. A recent Bank of Japan survey has indicated that business sentiment among large manufacturers has dropped following a five-quarter continuous rise, with the omicron coronavirus variant creating uncertainty over what lies ahead for the economy and ongoing supply issues creating headaches for manufacturers. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)