Japan household spending sags again in April

Japanese household spending dropped again in April, official figures showed Tuesday, as consumers kept a tight hold on their purse strings despite years of government efforts to boost spending.The fresh data attests to what analysts believe is a broader picture of the world's third largest economy -- it is picking up steam overall but tepid consumption continues to act as a drag.Japan's prospects have been improving on the back of strong exports, with investments linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic