SCHEDULE 13G 0001207017-25-000031 0001207017 XXXXXXXX LIVE Equity 09/30/2025 0000866095 abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc 00306J109 1900 MARKET STREET SUITE 200 PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 Rule 13d-1(b) Lazard Asset Management LLC NY 188158.00 0.00 188158.00 0.00 188158.00 2.7 IA abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc 1900 MARKET STREET SUITE 200 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 Lazard Asset Management LLC 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, 10112, NY, United States NEW YORK N IA 188,158 2.7 188,158 0 188,158 0 N Y Y Y Y Y N By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11. Lazard Asset Management LLC Mark Anderson 11/14/2025