A record fall in exports amid the global downturn has led to Japan posting a rare trade deficit of $2.5bn (£1.7bn) in November.
It is also feared that car maker Toyota may be about to announce its first operating loss in 71 years.
Duncan Bartlett reports from Tokyo.
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