Japan trade balance data recap - exports a positive for the country

Exports data was posted earlier, they rose 48.6% in June from a year earlier

Exports to Japan's biggest trading partner, China jumped rose 27.7% in the year to June

• To the US +85.5% (strong rises for cars, auto parts and motors)

Reuters have more of a recap here. Exports are a strength for Japan's economy while domestic demand is still on the weak side.