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                                                                Exhibit 2.(d)(6)

                                THE ALTMAN GROUP

                                THE ALTMAN GROUP, INC.     1275 VALLEY BROOK AVE
                                PROXY SOLICITATION         LYNDHURST, NJ 07071
                                INVESTOR RELATIONS         TEL: 201-460-1200
                                BANKRUPTCY SERVICES        FAX: 201-460-0050


August 7, 2003


Daiwa Securities Trust Co.
One Evertrust Plaza
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Attn: Mr. John J. O'Keefe,
      Vice President

                         RE: THE JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC.

Dear John:

This will serve as the agreement between The Altman Group, Inc. ("The Altman
Group") and The Japan Equity Fund, Inc. ("JEQ"), pursuant to which The Altman
Group will serve JEQ as information agent for its rights offering, currently
scheduled to expire in October 2003.


1.   SERVICES AND FEES

          a.   As information agent, The Altman Group will perform services
               related to providing information to shareholders regarding the
               offering as well as providing intelligence reports to JEQ on
               bank, broker and arbitrageur activity throughout the offering.

          b.   These services include, but are not limited to:

               i)   Contact with banks, brokers and intermediaries to determine
                    the quantity of materials needed, distribute appropriate
                    quantities of such materials.

               ii)  Enclose and mail all necessary offering documents to
                    shareholders to sell their interests if it is a transferable
                    offering.

               iii) Set up a dedicated toll-free number to respond to inquiries,
                    provide assistance to shareholders and monitor the response
                    to the offer.

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               iv)  Enclose and mail the offering documents to interested
                    shareholders and provide periodic reports to the client as
                    to the results and the status of the rights offering.

     For an additional fee, if needed, The Altman Group if requested by the
     client will proactively contact registered shareholders and/or non
     objecting beneficial holders (NOBO's) to help promote a high level of
     participation in the offer.

2.   FEES

          a.   Base fee to act as information agent - $5,000.

          b.   Search notification to brokerage community - $175.

          c.   Mailing of 10 day notice to brokerage community and registered
               holders - $1,100.

          d.   Distribution of rights offering materials to the brokerage
               community - INCLUDED IN BASE FEE PLUS POSTAGE AND FedEx CHARGES.
               (We suggest using FedEx 2-day service for all out-of-town
               deliveries)

          e.   Mailing of rights offering materials to the registered holders -
               $900.

          f.   Estimated postage for both registered holder mailings - $1,000
               (postage is requested upfront and excess funds will be applied to
               final invoice).

          g.   Out-of-pocket expenses shall be reimbursed by JEQ, and will
               include such charges as postage, messengers and overnight
               couriers, other expenses incurred by The Altman Group in
               obtaining or converting depository participant, shareholder
               and/or NOBO listings; and reasonable and customary charges for
               data processing, supplies, in-house photocopying, telephone
               usage, and other similar activities. Estimated miscellaneous
               expenses - $3,000 (not including FedEx charges).

          h.   In addition to the base fee, a $4.75 per telephone call fee will
               be charged for every inbound telephone call received with regards
               to the clients offer. Estimated cost based on shareholder profile
               - $5,000.

          i.   The additional fee for contacting NOBOs and registered
               shareholders, if requested, will include a fee of $4.75 per
               shareholder contacted, $.55 directory assistance per holder, $300
               set up fee and out of pocket expenses related to telephone line
               charges.

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3.   BILLING AND PAYMENT

          a.   An invoice for the agreed base fee of $5,000 plus postage of
               $1,000 is attached, and The Altman Group requires that the signed
               contract and this retainer be received by our office prior to the
               distribution of the 10 day notice letter. Out-of-pocket expenses
               incurred will be invoiced to JEQ after the rights offering is
               completed.

          b.   Banks, brokers and intermediaries will be directed to send their
               invoices directly to JEQ for payment. The Altman Group will, if
               requested, assist in reviewing and approving any or all of these
               invoices.

4.   RECORDS

     Copies of supplier invoices and other back-up material in support of The
     Altman Group's out-of-pocket expenses will be available for review at the
     offices of The Altman Group upon reasonable notice and during normal
     business hours

5.   CONFIDENTIALITY

     The Altman Group acknowledges its responsibility, both during and after the
     term of this agreement, to preserve the confidentiality of any proprietary
     or confidential information or data developed by The Altman Group on behalf
     of JEQ or disclosed by JEQ to The Altman Group.

6.   INDEMNIFICATION

     It is acknowledged that The Altman Group cannot undertake to verify facts
     supplied to it by JEQ ("the Client") or factual matters included in
     material prepared by JEQ and approved by JEQ. Accordingly, The Client
     agrees to indemnify and hold The Altman Group and all its employees
     harmless against any loss, damage, expense (including, without limitation,
     legal and other related fees and expenses), liability or claim arising out
     of The Altman Group's fulfillment of the agreement (except for any loss,
     damage, expense, liability or claim resulting out of The Altman Group's own
     gross negligence or misconduct). At its election, the Client may assume the
     defense of any such action. The Altman Group hereby agrees to advise the
     Client of any such liability or claim promptly after receipt of the notice
     thereof; provided however, that The Altman Group's right to indemnification
     hereunder shall not be limited by its failure to promptly advise the Client
     of any such liability or claim, except to the extent that the Client is
     prejudiced by such failure.

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7.   TERMINATION

     This agreement shall end upon the expiration date of the JEQ rights
     offering or any extensions thereof.

8.   GOVERNING LAW

     This agreement will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws
     of the State of New York.

If you are in agreement with the above, kindly sign a copy of this agreement in
the space provided for that purpose below and return to us. Additionally, an
invoice for the retainer is attached and The Altman Group requires that the
retainer be received by us prior to the mailing of the 10 day notice.


                              Sincerely,

                              THE ALTMAN GROUP, INC.


                              /s/ Charlotte Brown
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                              Charlotte Brown,
                              Senior Managing Director


AGREED:
The Japan Equity Fund, Inc.


     John J. O'Keefe
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  Print Authorized Name

 /s/ John J. O'Keefe
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   Authorized Signature

     V.P. & Treasurer
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         Title

        9/29/03
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         Date

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