The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has received some encouraging signals from the results of a recent business survey conducted from March to April 2023. The survey, which received responses from around 1,100 companies throughout Japan, indicates an optimistic outlook among businesses. The survey results showed that businesses’ assessment of current business conditions has improved compared to the previous survey conducted in December 2022. Additionally, businesses’ expectations for the future have also improved, with many expecting an improvement in business conditions over the next few months. The BOJ closely monitors business sentiment as it provides valuable insights into the overall health of the Japanese economy. The positive results of this survey suggest that the Japanese economy is on the path to recovery, which is a positive development for the BOJ and the country as a whole.