Last year saw a significant shift in global capital allocation as international investors redirected funds into Japanese equities at their highest volume in over a decade. The surge reflects growing concerns about economic instability in the United States, prompting foreign funds to seek safer harbor in Japan's relatively stable market environment. This capital flight pattern mirrors broader investor sentiment—when traditional markets face uncertainty, money tends to flow toward perceived safe havens. The 2024 data marks the largest annual inflow of foreign investment into Japanese stocks since 2013, signaling a notable rebalancing of international portfolios away from US-centric exposure.