To bolster Tokyo's dwindling profile in Asia, the metropolitan government has launched the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters project to persuade more than 500 foreign companies to set up shop here by 2016.
Here are some questions and answers regarding the project.
What does Tokyo hope to accomplish with the special zone?
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