THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, second from right, attends the inaugural meeting of the economic revitalization headquarters at the prime minister's office on Jan. 8. (Teruo Kashiyama)
Japan plans a dramatic 20 trillion yen ($230 billion) stimulus to revive its long-moribund economy, as new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vows to create wealth through growth.