Japan’s economy continues to expand at the start of the year, even as business investment falls, according to reports from Bloomberg and The Japan Times. Both outlets say growth remains solid despite turbulence in Iran that leads businesses to reduce spending. The coverage points to a disconnect between overall economic performance and specific spending decisions by companies, indicating that the slowdown in investment does not yet derail broader growth. The reports attribute the investment drop to conditions linked to Iran-related instability, which affects corporate planning and risk assessments. While businesses cut back on investment, the economy still posts enough momentum to keep the early-year growth rate comparatively strong. Together, the accounts suggest that Japan’s near-term growth is resilient to the negative impact of reduced business capital spending, though they highlight that investment activity is weakening in response to external events. No additional figures or policy responses are cited in the provided excerpts.