Given the relatively cheap valuations and extremely weak currency, Japanese stocks are likely to benefit in 2023.
Besides, even Warren Buffett, via Berkshire Hathaway ( $Berkshire Hathaway-A (BRK.A.US)$ , $Berkshire Hathaway-B (BRK.B.US)$ , $Warren Buffett Portfolio (LIST2999.US)$ ) has increased his holdings of Japanese stocks.
Also, the Nikkei 225 ( $Nikkei 225 (.N225.JP)$ ) YTD performance is 28.51%, much higher than S&P 500 ( $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ ) YTD of ...