As Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 18, 2000
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AN IMPORTANT REMINDER
Dear Shareholder:
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Japan OTC Equity Fund, Inc.
scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, 2000 was adjourned only for proposal 5 until
September 13, 2000 . The adjournment is required because there were
insufficient votes to approve proposal 5, To Amend The Principal Investment
Strategy Concerning Investment In The Japanese Over-The Counter Market.
You recently received a proxy statement and proxy card requesting
your vote on this important proposal. Our records show that we have not
received your completed proxy. It is important that we receive your vote in
order to avoid the expense associated with additional solicitations.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES YOU OWN.
I am writing to remind you that your participation is extremely
important. If you have not done so already, please cast your vote on the
enclosed proxy card.
VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS ENCLOSED.
Please mail your signed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope
immediately.
If you already voted, thank you for your response. If you have any
further questions, please call Warren Antler at Corporate Investor
Communications, Inc, a professional proxy solicitation firm, at 201-896-2616.
We appreciate your vote.
Sincerely,
Nobuo Katayama
