As weak link in world economy, Japan sweats.

Examines how the economic problems of Japan in 1998 are affecting its relationship with the United States. The pressure that the US is putting on Japan for economic reforms; The efforts of Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi to break the deadlock in parliament over economic reforms; What will happen in Japan in strong, lasting reforms are not made; Why the recovery and stability of the Japanese economy is so important to the economy of Asia.