I think they're in too deep. They're not doing great, depression and are trapped by a small group in government to keep status quo. That's why YOU don't see innovation come out of that country.  They used to top dog in electronics, whose top dog now? Lots of korean products in the market today. Why do you think that is?

It's sell time in Tokyo. Unfortunately they have tried selling US bonds too often. It's not working anymore. They have to raise interest rates. 

siggy47

But now they have higher inflation. Or it's getting too expensive to breath in Tokyo scenario.