'Eco-points' ready for registration, exchanges of goods

'Eco-points' ready for registration, exchanges of goods

NARASHINO, Japan - Customers are briefed on registrations for ''eco-points'' at a supermarket in Tsudanuma, Chiba Prefecture, on July 1 as the Japanese government began accepting consumer registrations. Eco-points were introduced to stimulate purchases of more efficient electric appliances, as well as applications to exchange points for merchandize, gift coupons and electronic money.

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 - 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)

'Eco-points' ready for registration, exchanges of goods

'Eco-points' ready for registration, exchanges of goods

NARASHINO, Japan - Customers are briefed on registrations for ''eco-points'' at a supermarket in Tsudanuma, Chiba Prefecture, on July 1 as the Japanese government began accepting consumer registrations. Eco-points were introduced to stimulate purchases of more efficient electric appliances, as well as applications to exchange points for merchandize, gift coupons and electronic money. (Kyodo)