The MoneyWeek Podcast: Jonathan Allum on why Japan is both different and the same
Merryn talks to Japan expert Jonathan Allum who explains why many people's ideas of Japan are misguided, and why if you're looking to profit from a post-global Covid recovery, it's an interesting place for investors to start.
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