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Investing in Japan
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• Things can get worse but there is evidence of being able to adapt
• Is it a mistake for fashion houses to spend on flagship stores?
• The real estate market is running out of steam (PDF) - -
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Struggle to sweep away barriers to change
Foreign investment is low compared with other countries, writes Michiyo Nakamoto
Economy: Evidence of an ability to adapt
The line is that things can only get worse. But this is overdone, writes David Pilling
Clearview Golf Club: Hopes for revival are pinned on older golfer
Lindsay Whipp looks at efforts to return the sport to its heyday
Mergers & acquisitions: A simple reluctance to sell to outsiders
Japan’s trailblazing triangular merger may be a one-off, says Louise Lucas
Luxury goods: More than threads and jewels
Jonathan Soble on the extra services companies such as Armani and Chanel are having to offer
Infrastructure: Public assets are a tough nut to crack
Deregulation is slowly attracting investment, says Jonathan Soble
Recruitment: Headhunters look to beat a talent crunch
Women and new retirees are targets for foreign companies, says Jonathan Soble
Internet pioneers: Home alone in land of high-tech widgets
Mariko Sanchanta on a sluggish sector
Property: Real estate downturn has yet to reach the bottom
But top-end office space can still fetch premium rates, reports Michiyo Nakamoto
Corporate governance has a long way to go
There are encouraging signs that more Japanese public companies are taking notice, writes guest columnist Warren Lichtenstein
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