Japan's Cabinet Office released Eco Watchers' Index figures on Wednesday. Japan's economy watchers' current conditions index climbed to 52.2 in March from 50.1 in February, exceeding expectations for an increase to 50.9.
Japan's economy watchers' future conditions index rose to 53.4 in March from 53.2 in February.
A reading above 50 indicates optimism, while a reading below 50 indicates pessimism.