📉 Japan's economy just stumbled for the first time in 18 months, with Q3 2025 GDP dropping 1.8% year-on-year. The double whammy of weak domestic spending and cooling exports has analysts reaching for their stress balls – and that's not even counting the tourism turbulence. 🎌
💼 Domestic demand flatlined like a forgotten soda, while export growth slowed to a TikTok-scroll pace. Add recent political friction with neighbors and China's travel advisories, and you've got a perfect storm battering Japan's $5 trillion economy. Tourism revenue dipped 12% this quarter – ouch!
🌏 Why should global Gen Z care? As Asia's second-largest economy sputters, it could ripple through everything from anime merch prices to study-abroad opportunities. Experts are watching how Prime Minister Kishida's team plans to reboot growth before year-end.
🔍 Pro tip: Swipe right on our infographic for the full economic tea ☕️ #JapanStruggleBus
