Latest data released by the Japan Franchise Association - 22 January 2018

Generally tracks the sale of new/used goods to the public for household consumption, specifically measures the sales at convenience stores - as the name says.

Not a major data point by any means - but could be a rough early indicator of things to come as we have Japanese retail sales due on 30 January.

USD/JPY still hovering at current levels - now at 110.86.