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Coffee Break Column – Discovering A New Tokyo Through Designer Toilets

Unveiling Shibuya’s Hidden Gems

Have you heard of the 'THE TOKYO TOILET SHUTTLE TOUR' in Shibuya? This tour takes about two hours, and participants visit eight to nine designer toilets. These destinations include unique public restrooms designed by internationally renowned architects and designers such as Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma.

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Market Review for November 2024

In November, the Japanese market experienced a decline with the TOPIX and Nikkei 225 indices ending the month down by -0.5% and -2.2% respectively due to factors including expectations of a BOJ rate hike and potential upcoming US trade policy changes.
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Market Review for October 2024

In October, the Japanese market experienced a degree of volatility but ultimately the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices ended the month up, at +3.1% and +1.9% respectively. Gains in the market were led by large-cap stocks, following the trend in the U.S. as major stocks hit new historic highs.