Will Japan’s Economy Ever Recover?

Japan is staging an economic recovery — but is it enough?

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31 Comments

  1. What a crock of Sh^t!
    Just like the US Y2K Bubble, you have to draw a line through the bubble and erase it from the graph, and you will see that there have been four distinct economic cycles since the 1990s…
    The past tense of burst is burst, not bursted.
    You clearly haven't been to Japan and bought apples…
    Recent inflation is due to COVID Supply Chain Constraints. Absolutely nothing to do with BOJ or Abenomics, or Kishida…!

    Firstly, huge stimulus globally leading to high demand, COVID lock-downs leading to artificial supply constraints, and then High interest rates in the US led to Dollar Strength against all currencies, not just the Yen…
    Hong Kong is a Village in terms of size and population…
    Nikkei – That's Nik-Kay… Not Nik-Key, or Nik-Eye, or any other pronunciation!
    Most Japanese Households are not invested in the Stock Market, and they know they have to save for their long retirement, unlike people in other countries who have nothing saved for retirement, and spend with huge amounts of consumer debt…
    Japanese people are not into mindless consumerism… They have what they want and need.
    Your last comment about 'if the Yen was stronger…' Well you can set the exchange rate for your graphs at any level you like. Japanese don't care about the US Dollar. They earn money in Yen. They spend money in Yen. They save money in Yen. Some younger people now invest money in Yen due to the introduction of iDECO and the New NISA, and new emphasis in the media on the New NISA; what it is and how to use it…
    Deflation may be coming to an Economy near you!

  2. Japanese people dont make babies and dont want foreigners to come to their country, has a very narrow minded society . Their tech is too 2000s to automize / robitize industries. Hopeless.

  3. Every G7 country is going through this stage right now. What is really hurting Japan was it's extreme pear shaped demographic. They are the most averse to immigration from other countries (understandable in light of how immigration is poorly handled in other countries) and one of the largest aged, retired population percentages. Canada of all countries is least affected by this as they have been particularly aggressive at encouraging immigration though it''s brought in some of it's own serious problems. The US, despite it's largest GDP, is the biggest worry for economic turmoil and it's problems will affect the rest of the world. GDP is a very poor meter stick for gauging the health of a country when looked at in isolation.

  4. As long as the same group stays in power in the Japanese government, nothing's going to change for the better. Why? Because they’re all about higher taxes, zero cuts to public spending, and a bigger, bloated government. The last "brilliant" idea they had? Meddling with the labor market by cutting overtime hours. And guess what? It backfired spectacularly. With smaller paychecks, people spent less, and the GDP took a nosedive. It’s like they’re playing economic Jenga—except they’re pulling all the wrong blocks and wondering why it’s collapsing.

  5. Japanese government should allowing international students to work part-time while studying in Japan could have several positive impacts on the Japanese economy:
    * Increased Economic Activity: International students contribute to the economy by spending on rent, food, and other goods and services. Part-time work would increase their spending power, boosting local businesses.
    * Skill Development: Part-time jobs provide valuable work experience, enhancing the skills and employability of international students. This can benefit both the students and the Japanese companies that hire them.
    * Cultural Exchange: Part-time jobs can facilitate cultural exchange and understanding between international students and Japanese society.
    * Addressing Labor Shortages: In some sectors, part-time work by international students could help address labor shortages, particularly in industries like hospitality and tourism.
    However, it's important to note that there are also potential challenges:
    * Exploitation: It's crucial to have strong regulations to prevent the exploitation of international students in low-paying or unsafe jobs.
    * Impact on Academic Performance: Excessive part-time work could negatively impact students' academic performance.
    To maximize the benefits and mitigate the risks, Japan could implement the following measures:
    * Clear Work Hour Limits: Establish clear limits on the number of hours international students can work per week.
    * Job Placement Services: Provide guidance and support to international students in finding suitable part-time jobs.
    * Monitoring and Enforcement: Implement effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to prevent exploitation and ensure compliance with regulations.
    By carefully considering these factors and implementing appropriate measures, Japan can create a system that allows international students to contribute to the economy while enriching their educational experience.

  6. Japan was forced to accept plaza accord in ninetees to appreciate it’s currency .Hence Japanese yen appriiciated from 250 yen to aUS $ to 125 yen to a US$. On one hand it damaged Japanese exports,on other hand flood of foreign money entered Japan benefitting from appreciating Japanese yen.This money generated housing and stock market bubble.Bubble was burst.Further more Japan was dominant and much ahead of US in semi conductor industry.Japan was forced by US to curtail it’s semiconductor exports to Us.. Military presence of Master US defeated Japanese economy…

  7. Sure but don’t listen to this dumb British person they put a lot of fear mongering drivel that’s not true whatsoever throughout the world. Can’t trust a Brit. Especially in any documentary.