A story that’s been simmering beneath the serene surface of Japan’s cherry blossoms and neon-lit streets. That image of a poised figure at the podium, with the rising sun flag fluttering behind, might look like a scene of strength and stability. But let me whisper a truth that sends shivers down the spine: Japan is secretly burning through $100 billion to stave off an economic apocalypse. Yes, you heard that right, a hundred billion dollars, gone like sakura petals in a sprin