Japan posts best growth streak in 15 years

Has the long-stagnant economy finally turned a corner?

Tokyo's financial sector in the shadow of Mount Fuji
Tokyo's financial sector, in the shadow of Mount Fuji
(Image credit: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP/Getty Images)

Japan has posted its longest growth streak in more than 15 years, indicating the country’s long-stagnant economy could finally be turning a corner.

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