Yen's buying power sinks to 53-year low after decades of stagnation
The yen's weakness against major currencies is driving up import costs in Japan, leading to higher prices for necessities like energy and food.
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The yen's weakness against major currencies is driving up import costs in Japan, leading to higher prices for necessities like energy and food.