The preliminary (flash) and prior for this is here:

Services PMI (final for March) 54.1

  • highest in seven months
  • 19th consecutive month of increase
  • new export business rose for three consecutive months (increase in foreign tourist arrivals)
  • level of outstanding business, a bellwether for upcoming work, dipped slightly from the previous month but the increase was still close to record rates

Composite PMI (final for March) 51.7

Japan 16 August 2023