How would a euro-zone break-up affect Japan?

If the euro-zone suffers from some form of break-up, as we expect, Japan could feel the effects through three channels: its trade links with the region, the exposure of its banking system and the impact the break-up has on global risk appetite, which could boost the yen in particular.

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