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Japan to Dissolve Cool Japan Fund After Significant Losses
The Japanese government plans to dissolve the Cool Japan Fund following heavy losses totaling $340 million. Despite this, the government will continue to support content grants, indicating a shift in strategy for promoting Japanese culture abroad.
21 Aug, 05:55 — 21 Aug, 07:47
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mainichi-englishMostly Factual7d ago
Gov't to dissolve Cool Japan Fund after heavy losses of $340 million
TOKYO -- The Japanese government has decided to dissolve Cool Japan Fund Inc., a public-private investment fund saddled with massive cumulative losses
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Japan moves to scrap Cool Japan Fund while pushing content grants
The fund had accumulated losses of approximately ¥54 billion by the end of fiscal 2025.
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First report: japan-times · 21 Aug, 05:55|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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