Japan has faced two major shocks since 2008
Recent macroeconomic developments in Japan
The yen remains well above its average since 1990 in nominal, but not real, terms
Deflation continues
Interest rates on bank loans have fallen
A long-term comparison of central bank balance sheets
The monetary base target
Japanese asset prices have been on a downward trend during the past two decades
The Producer Support Estimate for Japan is one of the highest in the OECD
Japan's farm work force is elderly