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Despite languishing in the doldrums for nearly two decades, Japan is still the world's second-largest economy and the yen one of the world's most important currencies.

Recent articles (3)

It’s time for cautious optimism on Japan

(16 March 12)

Japanese stocks have enjoyed a strong start to the year. Could this be the start of a long-term bull market?

Is Japan’s bear market at an end?

(02 March 12)

Japan’s stock market looks to be on the rise again after decades of decline. So is this a real turning point, or just another false start? Cris Sholto Heaton investigates.

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Why Japanese stocks are set to soar

(01 March 12)

After two decades of economic malaise, Japanese stocks are about to take off, says James Ferguson. Here's how to profit.

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