The debt avalanche combined with the growth predicament is leading Japan into a situation where it is "losing its third decade" and is now "losing its fourth decade" as well
On May 10th local time, data released by the Japanese Ministry of Finance sent shockwaves through the global market: As of the end of March 2026, Japan's total national debt soared to 1343.84 trillion yen, breaking the historical record for the tenth consecutive year.
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