XJEQX Pemfailan SEC - Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc- Laporan Tahunan, Penyata Proksi, Prospektus

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SEC Filings

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September 5, 2025	EX-99.(A)(9)	ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF CASH TENDER OFFER Exhibit 99.(a)(9) Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Investor Relations 1-800-522-5465 [email protected] ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF CASH TENDER OFFER (Philadelphia, September 5, 2025) – abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ), announced today the final results of its cas
September 5, 2025	EX-FILING FEES	Table 1: Transaction Valuation Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Table 1: Transaction Valuation Transaction Valuation Fee Rate Amount of Filing Fee Fees to be Paid 1 $ 2,192,625.
September 5, 2025	SC TO-I/A	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 5, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendme As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 5, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 3) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Filing Person (offeror)) COMMON STOC
September 3, 2025	SC TO-I/A	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendme As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 2) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Filing Person (offeror)) COMMON STOC
September 3, 2025	EX-99.(A)(8)	ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION AND PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF CASH TENDER OFFER Exhibit (a)(8) Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Aberdeen Investments U.
August 25, 2025	SC TO-I/A	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 22, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 22, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 1) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Filing Person (offeror)) COMMON STOCK,
August 25, 2025	EX-99.(A)(7)	ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TENDER OFFER DETAILS AND ANTICIPATED TIMING OF REORGANIZATION WITH ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI) Exhibit 99.(a)(7) Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Investor Relations 1-800-522-5465 [email protected] ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TENDER OFFER DETAILS AND ANTICIPATED TIMING OF REORGANIZATION WITH ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI) (Philadelphia, August 22, 2025) –
August 1, 2025	EX-99.(A)(1)(III)	OFFER TO PURCHASE For Cash Up to 7,072,985 of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, UN Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(iii) OFFER TO PURCHASE For Cash Up to 7,072,985 of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. THIS OFFER IS SUBJECT TO IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE O
August 1, 2025	EX-99.(A)(6)	ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF 50% CASH TENDER OFFER Exhibit 99.(a)(6) Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Investor Relations 800-522-5465 [email protected] ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF 50% CASH TENDER OFFER (Philadelphia, August 1, 2025) – abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ), a diversified management investment company, a
August 1, 2025	EX-99.(A)(1)(II)	INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal - to Tender Shares of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (“JEQ” or the “Fund”) trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “JEQ”. The Fund has offered to purchase up to 50%, or 7,072,985 shares, of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Shares”), pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated August 1, 2025 (the “Offer”). The
August 1, 2025	EX-99.(A)(1)(IV)	NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(iv) NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. This form, or one substantially equivalent hereto, must be used to accept the Offer (as defined below) if shareholders' certificates for common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Shares") of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. are not immediately available or time will not permit
August 1, 2025	EX-99.(A)(1)(V)	OFFER TO PURCHASE For Cash Up to 7,072,985 of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, UN Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(v) OFFER TO PURCHASE For Cash Up to 7,072,985 of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. THIS OFFER IS SUBJECT TO IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE OFF
August 1, 2025	EX-99.(A)(5)	ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETING RELATING TO PROPOSED REORGANIZATION WITH ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI) AND RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Exhibit 99.(a)(5) Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Investor Relations 800-522-5465 [email protected] ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETING RELATING TO PROPOSED REORGANIZATION WITH ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI) AND RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL
August 1, 2025	SC TO-I	As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 1, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ABRDN JAPAN As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 1, 2025. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Filing Person (offeror)) COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE PE
August 1, 2025	EX-99.(A)(1)(I)	ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. c/o ABRDN INC. 1900 MARKET STREET, SUITE 200 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (800) 522-5465 OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 7,072,985 OF THE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. AT 98% O Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(i) ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. c/o ABRDN INC. 1900 MARKET STREET, SUITE 200 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (800) 522-5465 OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 7,072,985 OF THE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. AT 98% OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, UNLESS THE OFFER I
August 1, 2025	EX-FILING FEES	Table 1: Transaction Valuation Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Table 1: Transaction Valuation Transaction Valuation Fee Rate Amount of Filing Fee Fees to be Paid 1 $ 54,674,174.
January 22, 2025	EX-1	JOINT FILING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) EXHIBIT 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements.
January 22, 2025	EX-2	Schedule A EXHIBIT 2 Schedule A This Schedule sets forth information with respect to each purchase and sale of Common Shares which were effectuated by Saba Capital during the past sixty days. All transactions were effectuated in the open market through a broker. Trade Date Buy/Sell Shares Price 12/31/2024 Buy 6,394 5.74 1/13/2025 Buy 4,400 5.61 1/21/2025 Buy 105,952 5.71
November 14, 2024	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 jeq-093024a17.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 17)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Che
October 9, 2024	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched
May 17, 2024	CORRESP	* * * May 17, 2024 VIA EDGAR Brian Szilagyi Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.
April 8, 2024	DEF 14A	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by
February 14, 2024	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) o (b) x 3) SEC USE ONLY 4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5) SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,340,797 6)
February 8, 2024	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 jeq-123123a16.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 16)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Chec
January 12, 2024	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 AberdeenJapan20231231.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate t
April 14, 2023	DEF 14A	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  ) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as perm
April 6, 2023	SC 13G/A	JEQ / abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO LTD - CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT MGT CO LTD / ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND - SCH13G/A(#3) Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) March 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whic
March 31, 2023	NPORT-EX	Portfolio of Investments NPORT-EX 2 NPORTDRBR133839860123.htm Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of January 31, 2023 abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Shares Value COMMON STOCKS—111.8% JAPAN—111.8% Communication Services—4.5% Direct Marketing MiX, Inc. 31,500 $ 400,615 Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. 28,300 531,071 KDDI Corp.(a) 80,900 2,527,594 Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co. 24,100 583,103 4,042,383 Co
March 8, 2023	SC 13G/A	JEQ / abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,381,979 6)SHARED V
February 14, 2023	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 13, 2023	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO LTD - CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT MGT CO LTD / ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND - SCH13G/A(#2) Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 col13g18659f.htm CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT MGT CO LTD / ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND - SCH13G/A(#2) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of
January 13, 2023	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 AberdeenJapan00306J109AMD1.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to design
September 28, 2022	NPORT-EX	Portfolio of Investments NPORT-EX 2 NPORTDRBR797553560722.htm Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of July 31, 2022 abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Shares Value COMMON STOCKS—111.8% JAPAN—111.8% Communication Services—7.8% Direct Marketing MiX, Inc. 52,800 $ 821,993 KDDI Corp.(a) 110,400 3,539,680 Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co. 26,500 1,078,929 ValueCommerce Co. Ltd. 63,000 1,310,963 Z Holdings Corp.
April 27, 2022	DEF 14A	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) DEF 14A 1 a22-135705def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use o
March 25, 2022	NPORT-EX	Statement of Investments Statement of Investments January 31, 2022 (unaudited) Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.
February 14, 2022	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 11, 2022	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO LTD - CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT MGT CO LTD / ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  1)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to
February 10, 2022	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,401,272 6)SHARED V
December 9, 2021	SC 13G	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) November 30, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedul
December 8, 2021	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 wfaberdeenja-00306j109x.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) November 30, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designa
September 28, 2021	NPORT-EX	Statement of Investments Statement of Investments July 31, 2021 (unaudited) Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.
June 10, 2021	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc / Karpus Management, Inc. - KARPUS INVESTMENT MGT / ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. - SCHEDULE 13G/A(#5) Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 karpus-sch13g18487.htm KARPUS INVESTMENT MGT / ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. - SCHEDULE 13G/A(#5) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) May 31, 2021 (Date of
May 5, 2021	DEF 14A	- DEF 14A DEF 14A 1 a21-146825def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use o
March 30, 2021	NPORT-EX	Portfolio of Investments Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of January 31, 2021 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.
February 16, 2021	SC 13G/A	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 13)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 12, 2021	SC 13G	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.   )* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) (CUSIP Nu UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.   )* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to
February 12, 2021	SC 13G/A	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) (CUSIP Nu UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to
February 11, 2021	SC 13G/A	SCHEDULE 13G SIGNATURE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche
February 9, 2021	SC 13G/A	SCHEDULE 13G/A SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,446,190 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP
September 24, 2020	NPORT-EX	Portfolio of Investments Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of July 31, 2020 Shares or Principal Amount Value COMMON STOCKS (99.
April 23, 2020	DEF 14A	- DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by
April 22, 2020	CORRESP	- April 22, 2020 VIA EDGAR Ms. Anu Dubey Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement filed on Schedule 14A on April 13, 2020, SEC Accession No. 0001104659-20-045912 Dear Ms. Dubey: This letter responds to comments on the above-referenced Preliminary Proxy Statement (the “
April 13, 2020	PRE 14A	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by
April 13, 2020	COVER	VIA EDGAR VIA EDGAR April 13, 2020 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Preliminary Proxy Materials for Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Investment Company Act File No. 811-06142) Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), filed herewith are the prel
March 27, 2020	NPORT-EX	Value Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of January 31, 2020 Shares or Principal Amount Value COMMON STOCKS (99.
February 14, 2020	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 14, 2020	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan
February 10, 2020	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,292,408 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP
February 4, 2020	SC 13G	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche
September 26, 2019	NPORT-EX	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. NPORT-EX - - Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) As of July 31, 2019 Shares or Principal Amount Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (99.
May 10, 2019	DEF 14A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. DEF 14A DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by
March 28, 2019	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li
March 28, 2019	N-Q	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad
February 14, 2019	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursu
February 14, 2019	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMNET Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 12, 2019	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,341,685 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP
January 22, 2019	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche
September 28, 2018	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li
September 28, 2018	N-Q	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad
August 24, 2018	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) * Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan
May 21, 2018	DEF 14A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by
March 29, 2018	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li
March 29, 2018	N-Q/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q/A 1 a18-80081nqa.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Phila
March 28, 2018	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li
March 28, 2018	N-Q	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad
February 14, 2018	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 14, 2018	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant
February 6, 2018	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,512,544 6)SHARED V
January 29, 2018	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche
November 13, 2017	8-K	Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 9, 2017 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-06142 22-3060893 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
September 28, 2017	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li
September 28, 2017	N-Q	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad
September 18, 2017	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant 8-K 1 a17-2189318k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2017 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-06142 22-3060893 (State or other jur
September 18, 2017	EX-16.1	Letter of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Exhibit 16.1 September 18, 2017 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: We have read the statements made by Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. dated September 12
May 11, 2017	DEF 14A	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by
March 31, 2017	8-K	Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 31, 2017 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 811-06142 22-3060893 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o
March 31, 2017	EX-3.(II)	ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. Amendment to Amended and Restated By-Laws March 31, 2017 Ex-3.(ii) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. Amendment to Amended and Restated By-Laws March 31, 2017 Article I Section 6 of the Amended and Restated By-laws of the Corporation is hereby amended in its entirely to read as follows: Section 6. Quorum, Adjournment of Meetings. The presence in person or by proxy of the holders of record of a majority of the shares of the common stock of the Corporation
March 31, 2017	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li
March 31, 2017	N-Q	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad
February 14, 2017	SC 13G	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund 3G (Passive Acquisition of More Than 5% of Shares) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) January 31, 2016 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched
February 13, 2017	SC 13G/A	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund 13G/A (Passive Acquisition of More Than 5% of Shares) SC 13G/A 1 jeq123116a9.htm 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 9)* Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropri
February 6, 2017	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,188,561 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP
January 24, 2017	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche
September 28, 2016	N-Q	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q 1 a16-178613nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philade
September 28, 2016	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT EX-99.CERT 2 a16-178613ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material f
May 9, 2016	DEF 14A	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund PRE 14A DEF 14A 1 a16-93571def14a.htm PRE 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of
March 30, 2016	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li
March 30, 2016	N-Q	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q 1 a16-56731nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Address of principal exe
February 16, 2016	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - 13G AMENDMENT Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 4, 2016	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,475,614 6)SHARED V
January 27, 2016	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 wfaberdeenja-00306j109.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designat
September 24, 2015	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li
September 24, 2015	N-Q	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad
April 16, 2015	DEFA14A	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin
April 16, 2015	DEF 14A	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin
April 16, 2015	EX-99.(1)	The Singapore Fund, Inc. The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) NOMINATING AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER Exhibit 99.(1) The Singapore Fund, Inc. The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (individually, a ?Fund? and collectively, the ?Funds?) NOMINATING AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER Nominating and Compensation Committee Membership The Nominating and Compensation Committee of each Fund (the ?Committee?) shall be composed entirely of independent directors. Board Nominations and Functions 1. The Committee shall m
April 16, 2015	EX-99.(2)	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. AMENDED AND RESTATED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER Exhibit 99.(2) Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. AMENDED AND RESTATED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER The Board of Directors of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the ?Fund?) has established a committee of certain independent directors (the ?Audit Committee?) and has adopted and approved this amended and restated charter (the ?Charter?) for the Audit Committee of the Fund. I. Objectives of the Audit Committ
March 25, 2015	N-Q	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad
March 25, 2015	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li
February 17, 2015	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
January 29, 2015	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,814,187 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP
January 12, 2015	SC 13G	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ABERDEEN JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 00306J109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched
December 30, 2014	EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.
December 10, 2014	SC 13G/A	JEQ / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 00306J109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,822,887 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP
September 25, 2014	N-Q	Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and ad
September 25, 2014	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li
June 27, 2014	EX-99.77C VOTES	Number of Shares/Votes Exhibit-99.77C VOTES Sub-Item 77C: Matters submitted to a vote of security holders A Special Meeting of Stockholders was held on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the offices of Clifford Chance US, LLP, 31 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019. The description of the proposals and number of shares voted at the meeting are as follows: 1. To approve an investment management agreement between the Fund an
June 27, 2014	EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB	MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JANUARY 6, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB Sub-Item 77Q1: Exhibits 77Q1(e): Copies of any new or amended Registrant investment advisory contracts MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JANUARY 6, 2014 AGREEMENT between The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and Aberdeen
June 10, 2014	SC 13G/A	XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 wfjapanequit-471057109x.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) May 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu
May 1, 2014	EX-99.(1)	The Singapore Fund, Inc. The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) NOMINATING AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER Exhibit 99.(1) The Singapore Fund, Inc. The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) NOMINATING AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER Nominating and Compensation Committee Membership The Nominating and Compensation Committee of each Fund (the “Committee”) shall be composed entirely of independent directors. Board Nominations and Functions 1. The Committee shall m
May 1, 2014	EX-99.(2)	The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. AMENDED AND RESTATED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER Exhibit 99.(2) The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. AMENDED AND RESTATED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER The Board of Directors of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) has established a committee of certain independent directors (the “Audit Committee”) and has adopted and approved this amended and restated charter (the “Charter”) for the Audit Committee of the Fund. I. Objectives of the Audit Committee The obj
May 1, 2014	DEF 14A	- DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin
May 1, 2014	DEFA14A	- DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin
April 14, 2014	CORRESP	- THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. c/o Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (866) 839-5205 April 14, 2014 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Chad D. Eskildsen Re: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Proxy Voting Record on Form N-PX Investment Company Act File No. 811-06142
March 27, 2014	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light o
March 27, 2014	N-Q	Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and address
February 14, 2014	SC 13G/A	XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 r13gajapan.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 471057109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 2,454,894 6)SHARED V
February 14, 2014	SC 13G/A	XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT FILING Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 jeq123113a6.htm SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT FILING UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
January 28, 2014	SC 13G/A	XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is f
December 27, 2013	EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.
November 7, 2013	DEFA14A	- DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin
November 6, 2013	DEFA14A	- DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin
November 5, 2013	CORRESP	- THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. c/o Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (866) 839-5205 November 5, 2013 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: James E. O’Connor Re: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Investment Company Act File No. 811-0614
November 5, 2013	DEF 14A	- DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin
October 24, 2013	PRE 14A	- PRE 14A PRE 14A 1 a13-225721pre14a.htm PRE 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as
October 24, 2013	COVER	- [LETTERHEAD OF CLIFFORD CHANCE US LLP] October 24, 2013 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 101 F Street Washington, D.
September 26, 2013	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Alan Goodson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light o
September 26, 2013	N-Q	Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-06142 Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Address of principal executive offices: 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Name and address
April 29, 2013	DEF 14A	- DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin
March 26, 2013	EX-99.302CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Exhibit 99CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Yoshiaki Uematsu, certify that: 1.
March 26, 2013	N-Q	Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1735 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Ms.
February 14, 2013	SC 13G/A	XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT Passive Investment SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
February 13, 2013	SC 13G/A	XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) JAPAN EQUITY FD INC (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is fi
February 5, 2013	SC 13G/A	XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 471057109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 2,296,845 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP
January 8, 2013	40-17F2	- 40-17F2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL FORM N-17f-2 OMB Number: 3235-0360 Expires: December 31, 2014 Certificate of Accounting of Securities and Similar Estimated average burden Investments in the Custody of hours per response............2.0 Management Investment Companies Pursuant to Rule 17f-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number:
January 8, 2013	40-17F2	- 40-17F2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL FORM N-17f-2 OMB Number: 3235-0360 Expires: December 31, 2014 Certificate of Accounting of Securities and Similar Estimated average burden Investments in the Custody of hours per response............2.0 Management Investment Companies Pursuant to Rule 17f-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number:
January 7, 2013	40-17F2	- 40-17F2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL FORM N-17f-2 OMB Number: 3235-0360 Expires: December 31, 2014 Certificate of Accounting of Securities and Similar Estimated average burden Investments in the Custody of hours per response............2.0 Management Investment Companies Pursuant to Rule 17f-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number:
January 7, 2013	40-17F2	- 40-17F2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL FORM N-17f-2 OMB Number: 3235-0360 Expires: December 31, 2014 Certificate of Accounting of Securities and Similar Estimated average burden Investments in the Custody of hours per response............2.0 Management Investment Companies Pursuant to Rule 17f-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number:
January 7, 2013	40-17F2	- 40-17F2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL FORM N-17f-2 OMB Number: 3235-0360 Expires: December 31, 2014 Certificate of Accounting of Securities and Similar Estimated average burden Investments in the Custody of hours per response............2.0 Management Investment Companies Pursuant to Rule 17f-2 [17 CFR 270.17f-2] 1. Investment Company Act File Number:
August 22, 2012	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
August 22, 2012	N-Q	Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
April 20, 2012	DEFA14A	- DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin
April 20, 2012	DEF 14A	- DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin
February 8, 2012	EX-99.302CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EX-99.302CERT 2 a12-39432ex99d302cert.htm EX-99.302CERT EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to ma
February 8, 2012	N-Q	Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
February 8, 2012	SC 13G/A	XJEQX / Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund, Inc / LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment SCHEDULE 13G/A CUSIP No: 471057109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,917,494 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISP
September 20, 2011	CORRESP	- THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. THE THAI CAPITAL FUND, INC. THE SINGAPORE FUND, INC. c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302-3051 (201) 915-3054 September 20, 2011 Christina DiAngelo Senior Staff Accountant United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. ("JEQ"), Investment Company Act
August 4, 2011	N-Q	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
August 4, 2011	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
June 10, 2011	SC 13G/A	Item 1. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) May 31, 2011 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sch
June 9, 2011	CORRESP	THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302-3051 (201) 915-3054 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302-3051 (201) 915-3054 June 9, 2011 Laura Hatch United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") Investment Company Act File No. 811-06142 Dear Ms. Hatch: We received your
April 21, 2011	DEFA14A	UNITED STATES DEFA14A 1 a11-71378defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as
April 21, 2011	DEF 14A	UNITED STATES DEF 14A 1 a11-71374def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as
April 8, 2011	SC 13G	SCHEDULE 13G SCHEDULE 13G CUSIP No: 471057109 1)NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON: Lazard Asset Management LLC 2)CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a)o (b)o 3)SEC USE ONLY 4)CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5)SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,555,865 6)SHARED VOTING POWER: - 7)SOLE DISPOS
February 10, 2011	SC 13G	Item 1. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2010 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
February 8, 2011	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
February 8, 2011	N-Q	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
August 9, 2010	N-Q	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
August 9, 2010	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
April 21, 2010	DEF 14A	UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin
April 21, 2010	DEFA14A	UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin
February 10, 2010	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
February 10, 2010	N-Q	SIGNATURES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
August 17, 2009	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
August 17, 2009	N-Q	SIGNATURES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
April 16, 2009	DEF 14A	UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin
April 16, 2009	DEFA14A	UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin
March 4, 2009	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
March 4, 2009	N-Q	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
August 13, 2008	N-Q	SIGNATURES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
August 13, 2008	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
April 22, 2008	DEF 14A	UNITED STATES DEF 14A 1 a08-90622def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as
February 12, 2008	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under
February 12, 2008	N-Q	SIGNATURES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
August 23, 2007	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
August 23, 2007	N-Q	SIGNATURES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
April 23, 2007	DEF 14A	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin
February 6, 2007	N-Q	SIGNATURES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
February 6, 2007	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
August 4, 2006	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
August 4, 2006	N-Q	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
April 4, 2006	DEF 14A	UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide
February 6, 2006	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 99.302 CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un
February 6, 2006	N-Q	SIGNATURES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
August 12, 2005	N-Q	SIGNATURES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
August 12, 2005	EX-99.CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under
March 3, 2005	N-Q	SIGNATURES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) c/o Daiwa Securities Trust Company One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 (Address of principal exe
March 3, 2005	EX-99.CERT	PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under
September 17, 2004	N-Q	FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY SIGNATURES United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-06142 THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC.
September 17, 2004	EX-99.302CERT	CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 Exhibit 99.302Cert CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John J. O’Keefe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances unde
February 7, 2003	SC 13G	SCHEDULE 13G SIGNATURE UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* JAPAN EQUITY FUND INC (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 471057109 (CUSIP Number) 12/31/2002 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan

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