Japan's economy, now the world's fourth-largest, grew 1.9% in 2023 in nominal terms but in dollar terms its GDP stood at $4.2tn compared with $4.5tn for Germany.
A weaker yen eats into profits on exports when earnings are repatriated, and a low birthrate has resulted in chronic labor shortages.
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