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SuMi’s Coffee Break Column - Achieving Sustainable Inbound Tourism in Okinawa

As the number of foreign tourists coming to Japan swells and shows no signs of stopping typical destinations like Kyoto are feeling the strain. In an effort to support this ever growing industry, less well-trodden areas, like Okinawa, are improving their tourism infrastructure and attractions.
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New Japanese Prime Minister and the Stock Market

After a three-year tenure from Fumio Kishida, on October 1st Japan elected its 102nd prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba. With a newly formed cabinet much remains uncertain, but in this article we will consider the potential impact of this change of administration on the Japanese equity market.
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Bank of Japan Keeps Rates Unchanged

[EXTERNAL LINK] SuMi TRUST AM's Chief Strategist, Katsutoshi Inadome shares his analysis on the outcome of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting in September.
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Market Review for September 2024

In September, the Japanese equity market continued to see significant volatility. The month started with a drop caused in part by weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data. This was followed by a rebound in the run-up to the selection of Prime Minister Kishida’s successor.