Legg Mason's Shiozumi: Three key lessons I've learned from 45 years of investing in Japan

'Focus on growth, not value'

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Japanese equities have been one of the most volatile markets to invest in over the last two decades, with periods of feast and famine. But Legg Mason subsidiary Shiozumi Asset Management has identified some key rules for investing in the country which have stood the test of time.

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