Japan's stock market recently exceeded the all-time high first set in December 1989. That's 34 years of zero price appreciation for the stock market. What drove this lackluster performance, will it continue, and what can we learn from it? Topics covered include:How big was Japan's stock bubble, and how much did it contribute to the stock market's underperformance over the past three decadesHow do Japan's demographic trends impact its economic challenges, and what are the solutionsWhy Japan's houses are built to depreciate in valueWhat lessons can we learn from Japan's extended bear market Sponsors Monarch Money – Get an extended 30-day free trial Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter Our Premium Products Asset Camp Money for the Rest of Us Plus Show Notes Japan’s Nikkei 225 index eclipses record high after 34 years by Leo Lewis—The Financial Times Investors eye further gains after Nikkei breaks through 1989 high by Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki—The Financial Times Related Episodes 235: What If Home Prices Always Declined 178: Japan and the Impact of A Shrinking Population 73 Plus: Investing In Japan 38 Plus: Time Wealth and Japan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.