The Japanese economy has tanked mainly cause of a low birth rate and the reluctance not to encourage foreign immigration or investment.
Japan missed the boat back in the early 2000s when the JPN was strong and wages were attractive, but chose not employ foreign labor. Now there is a labor shortage the ave min hourly wage at around 11 AUD, and annual wage about 40k AUD.
Japan are adamant at " going down with the ship" to preserve their culture , All or nothing!
Japanese citizens need to hedge with a Shiff laod of GOLD