Gov't launches 'eco-point' system to spur sluggish economy

Gov't launches 'eco-point' system to spur sluggish economy

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Toshihiro Nikai (L) is shown a television included in the ''eco-points'' program at an electronics store in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward on May 15. The government kicked off its economic stimulus program the same day to spur spending, giving incentives in the form of eco-points for the purchase of eco-friendly home electronic appliances.

Gov't launches 'eco-point' system to spur sluggish economy

Gov't launches 'eco-point' system to spur sluggish economy

TOKYO, Japan - A consumer-electronics retailer in Tokyo posts a notice on the ''eco-point'' program on May 15, as the government kicked off its latest economic stimulus program to spur spending in the recession-hit economy.

Gov't launches 'eco-point' system to spur sluggish economy

Gov't launches 'eco-point' system to spur sluggish economy

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Toshihiro Nikai (L) is shown a television included in the ''eco-points'' program at an electronics store in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward on May 15. The government kicked off its economic stimulus program the same day to spur spending, giving incentives in the form of eco-points for the purchase of eco-friendly home electronic appliances. (Kyodo)

Gov't launches 'eco-point' system to spur sluggish economy

Gov't launches 'eco-point' system to spur sluggish economy

TOKYO, Japan - A consumer-electronics retailer in Tokyo posts a notice on the ''eco-point'' program on May 15, as the government kicked off its latest economic stimulus program to spur spending in the recession-hit economy. (Kyodo)