THE JAPAN FUND, INC.
Class S Shares
Supplement to Statement of Additional Information dated
May 1, 2000
The following information supplements the disclosure in the "Investment Advisory
Arrangements" section of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information:
On October 17, 2000, the dual holding company structure of Zurich Financial
Services Group comprised of Allied Zurich p.l.c. in the United Kingdom and
Zurich Allied A.G. in Switzerland, was unified into a single Swiss holding
company, Zurich Financial Services.
October 30, 2000
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THE JAPAN FUND, INC.
Advisor Classes
Classes A, B and C
Supplement to Statement of Additional Information dated
May 1, 2000
The following information supplements the disclosure in the "Investment Manager"
section of the Fund's Statement of Additional Information:
On October 17, 2000, the dual holding company structure of Zurich Financial
Services Group, comprised of Allied Zurich p.l.c. in the United Kingdom and
Zurich Allied A.G. in Switzerland, was unified into a single Swiss holding
company, Zurich Financial Services.
October 30, 2000
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