Japan’s Economy Is Never Going To Recover (and maybe that’s ok) I Dark Horse Financial
Japan was once an unstoppable economic force. From post-war devastation to the world’s second-largest economy, it dominated global markets, leading in technology, manufacturing, and finance. But in the 1990s, everything collapsed.
The stock market crashed. Property values plummeted. Decades of economic stagnation followed. While the world kept waiting for Japan’s “comeback,” it never came.
Now, with a shrinking population, skyrocketing debt, and near-zero growth, Japan faces an uncertain future. Yet, despite this, it remains one of the world’s most advanced and prosperous nations.
So, is Japan really in decline? Or is it adapting to a new kind of economy—one that prioritises stability over endless expansion?
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
03:55 – The Post-War Economic Miracle (1950s-1973)
05:20 – The Bubble Economy (1980s)
07:10 – The Lost Decade (1991-2001)
08:37 – The 2000s & 2010s – The Ageing Economy
10:38 – The Changing Face of Corporate Japan
11:46 – The 2020s – A New Era of Challenges
12:55 – Conclusion