Elderly at Record Spurs Japan Stores Chase $1.4 Trillion

This is why Japan's social welfare programs are underfunded and in serious trouble going forward.  There are too many retirees and not enough workers.  The same problem is brewing in the US.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-09/elderly-at-record-spurs-japan-stores-chase-1-4-trillion.html