Japan's malls eye 'killer' tenants from Asia and beyond

China's Cotti Coffee, South Korea's Gentle Monster, Thailand's Karmakamet being courted

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Taiwanese herbal specialty store Deng Yi is a hot topic among Japanese retail strategists, but it has yet to enter Japan. (Deng Yi)

MARIMI KISHIMOTO, YOHEI KAWAI, and MAMI OSADA

TOKYO -- Leasing executives from Japan's top developers are on a global hunt for high-potential tenants, especially those from Asia daring to race to retail's cutting edge.

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