Economic and fiscal policy minister says worst economic crisis since end of World War II . Tokyo 's gross domestic product fell 12.7 percent in Monday . ` After seeing this level [ of GDP ] , it is our duty to think of various policy options , '' he added . A slump in exports has led to tens of thousands of layoffs across Japan .
Economic and fiscal policy minister says worst economic crisis since end of World War II . Tokyo 's gross domestic product fell 12.7 percent in Monday . A slump in exports has led to tens of thousands of layoffs across Japan .