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Based on the data and the graphs above, Japan's economy seems to be steadily growing and would be considered to be an expansion in the business cycle. However, especially given recent events, it could be likely that Japan's economy may have peaked or will soon peak.

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  1. What is the currency for the top table? I think there is something amiss with the figures for real GDP.

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