I worked and lived in Japan for 3 years during the subprime crisis. It wasn't easy for gaijins (foreigners) to live since laws and processes are designed only for locals.
The experience of visiting Japan is very much different against living in it. I think that will improve over time, but there will be growth pains for sure. Not sure if they are ready for globalization at this point, they weren't a decade ago.
RE: The Great Shrink