Japan's industrial production declined in July from the previous month after revision, latest data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed Wednesday.

Industrial production decreased 0.4 percent from June, while the initial report had shown no change.

Shipments grew 0.7 percent, while inventories declined 2.4 percent.

The year-on-year decline was revised to -4.2 percent from -3.8 percent.

Capacity utilization grew a seasonally adjusted 0.6 percent.