Explore the evolving structural trends powering Japan’s equity story—from rising intellectual property monetization and wage growth to inbound tourism, financial sector revival, and corporate governance reform. Learn how these forces span multiple sectors and why disciplined, valuation-aware investing is key to capturing Japan’s total return potential.
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