[gcruse]

 [[a fallen Japan would] cast a dark pall on the economic health of the West.

depreciation of the Yen would hardly be tolerated by Japan’s trading partners.

Dear trading partners...either you tolerate a depreciated Yen,
                                  or take a big hit to the Western economy.
                                  Which is worse?

[shigataganai]

Enough pessimism. For once, Japan's economy is slowly recovering. Yes, the old are getting overpopulated, not enough babies will be had, but a conflict with Korea may very well be Japan's savior.