Yes, because the economic slump started in the early 90s and was in full swing in the early 2000s. The book is really worthwhile, not dry at all. But it's very

Yes, because the economic slump started in the early 90s and was in full swing in the early 2000s. The book is really worthwhile, not dry at all. But it's very disillusioning, I've had very severe reactions from "Japanophiles" when I recommended it to them.