The so called "Lost Decade" in Japan - when the Japanese stock market declined from over 39,000 to around 20,000.

Here is a picture of the Japanese Banks:

    
In Trillions of Yen (divide by 100 - roughly - and you can get a picture in U.S. dollars), can you say YIKES?!!?  I knew you could!
   By the way, the Japanese stock market is currently (Friday) at 7,568.42 - UP 110!!!  Talk about losses, no wonder they are throwing   out the leadership ... the LDP will most likely lose power for the first time ever in all houses and Prime Minister.

Here's to wishing the U.S. a MUCH better rebound!!