Tokyo Stock Exchange Closed

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Just a reminder that the Tokyo Stock Exchange will be closed on Monday 17th July 2017 for national holiday – Japan Marine Day.

And for your information – Marine day is a holiday time used by Japan to reflect on the importance of the ocean as an island nation. So now you know. Wish we had one of those.

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