>What's the cause in Japan? Could it be that there's fear over what's happening in Europe, or could it be a threat from China, or something else completely?
Threat of China, and the sense of angst that comes from 2 decades of economic stagnation, I'd wager...
Economic stagnation for whom? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the majority of younger Japanese seem to hate Abenomics and his ultranationalist policies.
The majority of the jobs and wealth in Japan is concentrated in its fast aging populace. From what I can tell, it is these interests that are pushing for a return to Japanese ultranationalism, not the people affected the most by Japan's stagnant economy.
Threat of China, and the sense of angst that comes from 2 decades of economic stagnation, I'd wager...