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Has Japan lost its 'cool' factor?

A fund to boost the country’s cultural exports could be scrapped after incurring big losses.

Among the high-profile failures of the Cool Japan Fund was the Japan Food Town (above) that opened at Wisma Atria. PHOTO: ST FILE
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TOKYO - The Cool Japan Fund, a public-private investment strategy to boost the country's cultural exports, may be scrapped after incurring major losses and criticism for failing to meet its objectives.

A Finance Ministry panel is considering a proposal to restructure or even abolish the fund if it fails to improve its performance by this year.

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