Since japan is no longer a net exporter, its economy is ever more dependent on consumption. weak yen and yield spiraling upwards will continue squeeze its economy by crimping consumption while there's a epidemic of japanese women moonlighting as cheap prostitutes to make ends meet. just like germany, japan inc has rested on its legacy tech and wage arbitrage in lower wage countries. both have also destroyed their civilian nuclear sector in favour of hydrocarbons. high IQ, low strategic wisdom civilizations.