i'm ramin mellegard.kan survey shows that japanese manufacturers worsened for a second-straight quarter. the factor is soaring raw materials, caused by russia's invasion of ukraine. boj polled 10,000 companies from late may to early june. it says the factors on plus-nine was down five points from the previous survey in march. a positive number indicates that more companies feel business conditions are good than those taking a negative view. japan's manufacturers have been paying for raw materials since the war in ukraine erupted. a lockdown in shanghai that lasted through the end of may crimped supplies. the nonmanufacturers is up 4 points to 13. the first improvements in two quarters. an easing of coronavirus restrictions in late march has encouraged more people to go out for recreation and wining and dining. the survey gives an outlook for three months from now. the reading for large manufacturers is up one point. the mood among nonmanufacturers remains unchanged. >>> travelers are on the move again in