TOKYO -- After falling behind countries like the U.S. and China as a fine arts hub, Japan is drawing fresh attention for the opportunities posed by its relatively affordable prices despite strong demand from domestic collectors.
"When asked where Asia's largest art market is, most people will probably say China," said Kyoko Hattori, vice president of Pace Gallery. "But in the medium to long term, they might be saying Japan."
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