This Saturday in Personal Finance Focus

Investing in Japan mutual funds requires faith and fortitude. While last year yielded triple-digit returns for most funds in the category, the average Japan fund lost money five calendar years in the 1990s, and they've been taking a beating this year.

On Saturday, The Big Screen will attempt to pinpoint the Japan funds that have provided the steadiest returns in this volatile category. As you'll see, the list of funds surviving our screening criteria is a short one.

We'll also have two other Asia-focused stories on Saturday:

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