Japan stocks drew $10bn in net overseas buying in early 2024

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Japanese equities have soared to historic highs as they draw greater interest from international investors. (Photo by Yoshiyuki Tamai)

YOSHIKAZU IMAHORI and KAE YOSHII, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Foreign investors purchased roughly 1.5 trillion yen ($10.1 billion) more in Japanese equities than they sold in the first three trading weeks of 2024, a buying spree nearly matching the pace seen during the stock rally last spring.

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