The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a three-decade high on Friday, indicating a shift from near-zero rates to 0.75%. This move reflects Japan’s confidence in sustained inflation and wage gains, with the government and BOJ aligned on the economy. Warren Buffett’s evolving Japan thesis has seen Berkshire Hathaway invest over $30 billion in the country’s top trading houses. Rising Japanese interest rates may impact the yen carry trade, but Buffett has mitigated risks. Investors can follow Buffett’s lead through Japan-focused ETFs, ADRs, or direct share purchase. Buffett’s once skeptical view of Japanese equities has now evolved into a major investment opportunity as Japan’s economy normalizes.

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