Importance: High.
Published by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
Frequency: Monthly.
Release Time: 8:50 AM Local Time. A preliminary report is published in the final week of the month following the month being covered. A revised report is released two to three weeks later.
Web: https://www.meti.go.jp/english/statistics/
Revisions: Common and can be substantial.
This release measures the industrial output of Japan, the world’s second largest economy.