<human>:  What is the current state of the economy in Japan?
<bot>: The Japanese economy is generally performing well, with moderate increases in GDP growth in recent years and strong consumer spending. The unemployment rate was 2.3% in August 2019, which is the lowest rate since 1993. Inflation has been low and stable in recent years, with government figures showing a slight rise in 2018. The Japanese government has taken measures to try to mitigate the impact of trade tensions with its two largest trading partners, the US and China, and is expected to continue implementing stimulative policies in order to maintain economic growth in the near future.