UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY RECORD OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number: 811-5992
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JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Two World Financial Center
Building B, 22nd Floor
New York, New York 10281-1712
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Yasushi Suzuki
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc.
Two World Financial Center
Building B, 22nd Floor
New York, New York 10281-1712
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 833-0018
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Date of fiscal year end: February 28
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Date of reporting period: July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004
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Item 1.
The information contained herein discloses the following information for each
matter relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting
held during the period covered by the report and with respect to which the
registrant was entitled to vote:
(a) The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
(b) The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security, where available
through reasonably practical means;
(c) The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP")
number for the portfolio security, where available through reasonably
practical means;
(d) The shareholder meeting date;
(e) A brief identification of the matter voted on;
(f) Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
(g) Whether the registrant cast its vote on the matter;
(h) How the registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or
abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
(i) Whether the registrant cast its vote for or against management.
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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ALPS LOGISTICS CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J01187103 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 24-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3126450000 Agenda: 700533210 - Management
City: YOKOHAMA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6050764
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY7.5, Final JY 7.5, Special JY 5
2 Approve Merger Agreement with TDK Logistics Corp. Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
8 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 08-Jun-04 05-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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ARC LAND SAKAMOTO CO LTD, SANJO
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CUSIP/CINS: J01953108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 13-May-04
ISIN: JP3100100001 Agenda: 700508712 - Management
City: NIIGATA PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 20-Feb-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 03-May-04
SEDOL: 6048004
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY9, Final JY 7.5, Special JY 1.5
2 Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Cancel Year-End Closure Mgmt For
ofShareholder Register - Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s
Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
12 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
13 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
14 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
15 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
16 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 04-May-04 01-May-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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ARCS CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J64275100 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 27-May-04
ISIN: JP3968600001 Agenda: 700519210 - Management
City: SAPPORO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 29-Feb-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-May-04
SEDOL: 6721930
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 25, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Increase Authorized Capital - Increase Number of Mgmt For
InternalAuditors and Authorize Appointment of Alternate Internal
Auditors - AuthorizeShare Repurchases at Board s Discretion
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 18-May-04 15-May-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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ARGO GRAPHICS INC, TOKYO
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CUSIP/CINS: J0195C108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 24-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3126110000 Agenda: 700540291 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5900893 6133687
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 50, Special JY 10
2 Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Increase Authorized Capital Mgmt For
from14.8 Million Shares to 29.6 Million Shares - Authorize Share
Repurchases atBoard s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 12-Jun-04 11-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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ARIAKE JAPAN CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J01964105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 18-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3125800007 Agenda: 700541697 - Management
City: NAGASAKI PREF. Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6049632
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY12.5, Final JY 12.5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04 12-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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ARISAWA MFG CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J01974104 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3126000003 Agenda: 700541774 - Management
City: NIIGATA PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6049609
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 43, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Abolish Retirement Bonus System - Authorize Mgmt For
ShareRepurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Approve Payments to Continuing Directors and Statutory Auditors in Mgmt For
Connectionwith Abolition of Retirement Bonus System
8 Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceilings for Directors Mgmt For
andStatutory Auditors
9 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04 12-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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BELLSYSTEM24 INC
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CUSIP/CINS: J0428S102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 28-Aug-03
ISIN: JP3835750005 Agenda: 700402629 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-May-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 18-Aug-03
SEDOL: 5757453 6100056
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY75, Final JY 5, Special JY 90
2 Authorize Share Repurchase Program Mgmt For
3 Amend Articles to: Introduce System for Selling Supplemental Shares Mgmt For
to Odd-Lot Holders, Create Registry of Lost Share Certificates
4 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Aug-03 15-Aug-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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C. UYEMURA & CO LTD, OSAKA
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CUSIP/CINS: J0845U102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3155350006 Agenda: 700552967 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6089014
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 15, Special JY 5
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Jun-04 17-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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CAC CORP, TOKYO
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CUSIP/CINS: J04925103 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 30-Mar-04
ISIN: JP3346300001 Agenda: 700469972 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Dec-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 18-Mar-04
SEDOL: 5963755 6164438
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY6, Final JY 6, Special JY 0
2 Authorize Share Repurchase Program Mgmt For
3 Amend Articles to: Reduce Directors Term in Office Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Mar-04 17-Mar-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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CAWACHI LTD, OYAMA
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CUSIP/CINS: J0535K109 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 07-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3226450009 Agenda: 700525542 - Management
City: OYAMA CITY, TOCHIGI PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 15-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 26-May-04
SEDOL: 6289784
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 40, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Allow Appointment of Alternate Statutory Auditors - Mgmt For
Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Appoint External Auditors Mgmt For
7 Approve Retirement Bonus for Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 27-May-04 26-May-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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CENTRAL GLASS CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J05502109 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3425000001 Agenda: 700558933 - Management
City: YAMAGUCHI PREF. Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 18-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6184306
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY3.5, Final JY 3.5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Clarify Director Authorities in Connection with Mgmt For
theIntroduction of Executive Officer System - Authorize Share
Repurchases atBoard s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
13 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
14 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 19-Jun-04 18-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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CHIYODA CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J06342109 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 27-May-04
ISIN: JP3528400009 Agenda: 700519208 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 29-Feb-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-May-04
SEDOL: 6191801
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY6, Final JY 11, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Decrease Authorized Capital to Reflect Share Mgmt For
Repurchase -Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 18-May-04 15-May-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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CHIYODA INTEGRE CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J0627M104 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 27-Nov-03
ISIN: JP3528450004 Agenda: 700431579 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Aug-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Nov-03
SEDOL: 6191823
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 20, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Allow Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
12 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
13 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
14 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 14-Nov-03 13-Nov-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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CITIZEN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J0792R102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3352200004 Agenda: 700551030 - Management
City: YAMANASHI Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6221010
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY8, Final JY 10, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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COSEL CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J08306102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 12-Aug-03
ISIN: JP3283700007 Agenda: 700396840 - Management
City: TOYAMA CITY Holdings Reconciliation Date: 20-May-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 31-Jul-03
SEDOL: 6199742
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY7, Final JY 12, Special JY 0
2 Authorize Share Repurchase Program Mgmt For
3 Amend Articles to: Lower Quorum Requirement for Special Business Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
14 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
15 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
16 Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 31-Jul-03 30-Jul-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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DAINIPPON SCREEN MFG CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J10626109 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3494600004 Agenda: 700554581 - Management
City: KYOTO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5753978 6251028
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 3, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
8 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
9 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 17-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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E-SYSTEM CORP, KAWASAKI
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CUSIP/CINS: J1323W107 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 26-Mar-04
ISIN: JP3130450004 Agenda: 700467853 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Dec-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Mar-04
SEDOL: 6411747
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, with No Dividends Mgmt For
2 Amend Articles to: Clarify Director Authorities - Authorize Share Mgmt For
Repurchasesat Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Mar-04 13-Mar-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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EDION CORP, TOKYO
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CUSIP/CINS: J1266Z109 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3164470001 Agenda: 700548792 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6512714
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY10, Final JY 10, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Appointment of Alternate Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
-Clarify Director Authorities
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
12 Appoint External Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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EIDAI KAKO CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J12747101 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3160760009 Agenda: 700555002 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6302250
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 15, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
9 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
10 Approve Retirement Bonus for Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Jun-04 17-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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ENESERVE CORP, OSAKA
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CUSIP/CINS: J8046K104 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 16-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3165770003 Agenda: 700534060 - Management
City: OSAKA CITY Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 08-Jun-04
SEDOL: 4336499 6280624
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve the profit appropriation for No. 39 term: dividends for the Mgmt For
current term as JPY 35 per share
2 Amend the Company s Articles of Incorporation: the term of office for the Mgmt For
Director has been changed to 1 year from the present 2 years; the
Company will beallowed to purchase its own shares upon a resolution of
the Board of Directorsin accordance with Commercial Code 211-3
3 Elect Mr. Isao Fukao as a Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Mr. Naohiro Horiguchi as a Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Mr. Yoshio Kinoshita as a Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Mr. Isamu Hayashi as a Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Mr. Akio Kawaguchi as a Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Mr. Masaake Matsuo as a Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Mr. Ryouzou Tazeki as a Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Mr. Toshirou Nishino as a Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Mr. Mamoru Kume as a Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Mr. Yoshirou Yamamoto as a Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Mr. Shuuichi Furuno as a Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Mr. Kiyoshi Kotera as a Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
15 Elect Mr. Kiyoshi Hoshide as a Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
16 Elect Mr. Keiki Kamegaya as a Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
17 Elect Mr. Hiromichi Kitade as a Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
18 Grant retirement allowances to retired Directors Messrs Nobushige Mgmt For
Araki, Toshiyuki Yamamoto, Nobuo Fukao, Hiromichi Kameyama, Takuo
Okazaki and Hiromichi Kitade according to the Company rule
19 Approve the revision of remuneration for Directors and Statutory Mgmt For
Auditors: theremunerations for Directors will be revised to JPY
650,000,000 a year from JPY 700,000,000 or less at present, and that
for Statutory Auditors will be revised to JPY 110,000,000 a year from
JPY 60,000,000
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 09-Jun-04 08-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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EXEDY CORP
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CUSIP/CINS: J1326T101 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 24-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3161160001 Agenda: 700534363 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6250412
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY6, Final JY 9, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Director Mgmt For
16 Elect Director Mgmt For
17 Elect Director Mgmt For
18 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
19 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 09-Jun-04 08-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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FP CORP
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CUSIP/CINS: J13671102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3167000003 Agenda: 700547411 - Management
City: HIROSHIMA PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6329947
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY16, Final JY 16, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
8 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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FUJI ELECTRIC INDUSTRY CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J14133102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 21-Apr-04
ISIN: JP3820500001 Agenda: 700487805 - Management
City: SHIGA PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Jan-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 08-Apr-04
SEDOL: 6355878
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 17, Special JY 10
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion - Mgmt For
Authorize Appointment of Alternate Internal Auditors
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Alternate Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 09-Apr-04 08-Apr-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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FUJI SEAL INC, OSAKA CITY, OSAKA PREFECTURE
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CUSIP/CINS: J15183106 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3813800004 Agenda: 700536139 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5877221 6083704
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 10, Special JY 2
2 Amend Articles to: Adopt U.S.-Style Board Structure - Authorize Mgmt For
ShareRepurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Approve Adoption of Holding Company Structure and Spin-off of Fuji Mgmt For
Seal sSales, Manufacturing, and Operating Businesses to Wholly-
Owned Subsidiary
4 Amend Articles to: Amend Business Lines in Connection with Adoption Mgmt For
ofHolding Company Structure - Change Company Name from Fuji Seal
Inc. to FujiSeal International Inc.
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 10-Jun-04 09-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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FUJIMI INC
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CUSIP/CINS: J1497L101 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 24-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3820900003 Agenda: 700541938 - Management
City: AICHI Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5990173 6355276
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY16, Final JY 16, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Approve Special Payments to Continuing Directors and Statutory Mgmt For
Auditors inConnection with Abolition of Retirement Bonus System
7 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04 12-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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FUKUDA DENSHI CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J15918105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3806000000 Agenda: 700554733 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6357012
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY15, Final JY 25, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Authorize Share Mgmt For
Repurchases atBoard s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
13 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Jun-04 17-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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FULLCAST CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J16233108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 19-Dec-03
ISIN: JP3827800008 Agenda: 700440629 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 30-Sep-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 10-Dec-03
SEDOL: 6352404
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY1000, Final JY 1500, Special JY 2500
2 Amend Articles to: Increase Authorized Capital from 178,400 Shares to Mgmt For
537,900Shares - Reduce Directors Term in Office - Lower Quorum
Requirement forSpecial Business - Allow Share Repurchases at Board s
Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
10 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 11-Dec-03 10-Dec-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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HAKUTO CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J18113100 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 28-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3766400000 Agenda: 700546433 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6417251
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY10, Final JY 10, Special JY 10
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Director Mgmt For
16 Elect Director Mgmt For
17 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
18 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
19 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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HODEN SEIMITSU KAKO KENKYUSHO CO LTD, ATSUGI
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J2097M101 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 26-May-04
ISIN: JP3839600008 Agenda: 700517127 - Management
City: ATSUGI CITY, KANAGAWA PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 29-Feb-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-May-04
SEDOL: 6174567
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 10, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 14-May-04 13-May-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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INDEX CORP, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J23801103 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 27-Nov-03
ISIN: JP3153300003 Agenda: 700432228 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Aug-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Nov-03
SEDOL: 6335900
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 1200, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Increase Authorized Capital Mgmt For
from327,000 to 763,000 - Introduce JASDEC Provisions - Limit Outside
DirectorsLegal Liability - Allow Share Repurchases at Discretion of
Board
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
8 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
9 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Nov-03 14-Nov-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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JASTEC CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J27974104 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 26-Feb-04
ISIN: JP3388400008 Agenda: 700453575 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 30-Nov-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 13-Feb-04
SEDOL: 5829589 6471848
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 25, Special JY 5
2 Elect Director Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 11-Feb-04 10-Feb-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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KATO SANGYO CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J3104N108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 18-Dec-03
ISIN: JP3213300001 Agenda: 700440554 - Management
City: NISHINOMIYA CITY, HYOGO PREFECTUR Holdings Reconciliation Date: 30-Sep-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 10-Dec-03
SEDOL: 6484181
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY8, Final JY 9, Special JY 2
2 Amend Articles to: Reduce Share Trading Unit - Lower Quorum Mgmt For
Requirement forSpecial Business - Authorize Share Repurchases at
Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Director Mgmt For
16 Elect Director Mgmt For
17 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 11-Dec-03 10-Dec-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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KOITO INDUSTRIES LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J34856104 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3284400003 Agenda: 700547992 - Management
City: YOKOHAMA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6496090
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt Abstain
JY0, Final JY 5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 16-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KOITO INDUSTRIES LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J34856104 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3284400003 Agenda: 700537840 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6496090
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt Abstain
JY5, Final JY 7, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceiling for Directors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 16-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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KONAMI COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT TOKYO INC, TOKYO
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CUSIP/CINS: J3183B108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 23-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3278050004 Agenda: 700541534 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6281564
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 93, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
8 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
9 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04 12-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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KONISHI CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J36082105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3300800004 Agenda: 700553870 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6485861
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY9, Final JY 9, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Authorize Share Mgmt For
Repurchases atBoard s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Director Mgmt For
16 Elect Director Mgmt For
17 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
18 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Jun-04 17-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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KURODA ELECTRIC CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J37254109 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3273000004 Agenda: 700539729 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6504584
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY14, Final JY 14, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Appointment of Alternate Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
-Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
12 Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 12-Jun-04 11-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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KYOTO KIMONO YUZEN CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J3805M102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 17-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3250600008 Agenda: 700531002 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 07-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6174578
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY2000, Final JY 6000, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Provide for Sale of Supplemental Shares to Odd-Lot Mgmt For
Holders
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
6 Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 04-Jun-04 03-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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LEOC JAPAN CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J3876X102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3979350000 Agenda: 700560572 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 21-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6664789
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve the appropriation of the retained earnings Mgmt For
2 Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For
3 Elect a Director Mgmt For
4 Elect a Director Mgmt For
5 Elect a Director Mgmt For
6 Elect a Director Mgmt For
7 Elect a Director Mgmt For
8 Elect a Director Mgmt For
9 Elect a Director Mgmt For
10 Elect a Director Mgmt For
11 Elect a Director Mgmt For
12 Elect a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For
13 Elect a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For
14 Elect a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For
15 Elect a Corporate Auditor Mgmt For
16 Approve the revision of remuneration of the Directors and Corporate Mgmt For
Auditors
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 22-Jun-04 19-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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LEOPALACE21 CORP, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J38781100 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3167500002 Agenda: 700548235 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 2761026 5881482 6598424
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 10, Special JY 5
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceiling for Statutory Mgmt For
Auditors
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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MANDOM CORP
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J39659107 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 24-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3879400004 Agenda: 700534375 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5881471 6560973
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY25, Final JY 25, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Reduce Board Size - Clarify Director Authorities Mgmt For
inConnection with Introduction of Executive Officer System - Authorize
ShareRepurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
13 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
14 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
15 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
16 Approve Special Bonus for Family of Deceased Statutory Auditor and Mgmt For
ApproveRetirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 09-Jun-04 08-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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MANI INC, TAKANEZAWA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J39673108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 27-Nov-03
ISIN: JP3869920003 Agenda: 700431517 - Management
City: UTSUNOMIYA CITY Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Aug-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Nov-03
SEDOL: 6354176
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 20, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Lower Quorum Requirement for Special Business Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 14-Nov-03 13-Nov-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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MARUKO CO LTD (FORMERLY MARUCO CO LTD)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J3981U100 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 26-Nov-03
ISIN: JP3873800001 Agenda: 700431480 - Management
City: NARA PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Aug-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Nov-03
SEDOL: 6578266
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY17.5, Final JY 17.5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Lower Quorum Requirement for Special Business - Mgmt For
AllowShare Repurchases at Discretion of Board
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
13 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
14 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 14-Nov-03 13-Nov-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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MATSUMOTO YUSHI-SEIYAKU CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J40896102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3869100002 Agenda: 700558705 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 18-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6576419
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 40, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Appointment of Alternate Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
-Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Director Mgmt For
16 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
17 Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 19-Jun-04 18-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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MILBON CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J42766105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 17-Mar-04
ISIN: JP3910650005 Agenda: 700462308 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 20-Dec-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 05-Mar-04
SEDOL: 5928679 6586117
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 40, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
12 Approve Retirement Bonus for Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 05-Mar-04 04-Mar-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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MIRAI CO LTD, WANOUCHI
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J43048107 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 17-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3910550007 Agenda: 700534197 - Management
City: OGAKI CITY, GIFU PREF. Holdings Reconciliation Date: 20-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 08-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6591490
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY8, Final JY 8, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 09-Jun-04 08-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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MIZUNO CORP
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J46023123 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3905200006 Agenda: 700543019 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5333916 6597960
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY5, Final JY 5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Approve Retirement Bonus for Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04 12-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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MUSASHI SEIMITSU INDUSTRY CO LTD, TOYOHASHI
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J46948105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 22-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3912700006 Agenda: 700539464 - Management
City: AICHI Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 11-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6135229
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY10, Final JY 10, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
15 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
16 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
17 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 12-Jun-04 11-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NAFCO CO LTD, KITAKYUSHU
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J4712U104 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3651160008 Agenda: 700558212 - Management
City: FUKUOKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 18-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6712815
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 25, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Introduce JASDEC Provisions - Authorize Share Mgmt For
Repurchasesat Board s Discretion
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 19-Jun-04 18-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NICHIHA CORP (FORMERLY NIPPON HARDBOARD CO LTD)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J53892105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3662200009 Agenda: 700553135 - Management
City: NAGOYA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6638331
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY8, Final JY 8, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Jun-04 17-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NICHII GAKKAN CO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J49603103 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3660900006 Agenda: 700543158 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5804047 6622356
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 15, Special JY 2.5
2 Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Authorize Share Mgmt For
Repurchases atBoard s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Director Mgmt For
16 Elect Director Mgmt For
17 Elect Director Mgmt For
18 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
19 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
20 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
21 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04 12-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NIPPON CABLE SYSTEM INC
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CUSIP/CINS: J52129103 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 24-Jan-04
ISIN: JP3699600007 Agenda: 700447801 - Management
City: HYOGO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Oct-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jan-04
SEDOL: 6643476
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approval the profit appropriation for No.60 Term: dividends for the Mgmt For
current term has been proposed as JPY 7 per share (JPY13 on a yearly
basis)
2 Approve partial amendments to the Company s Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For
3 Elect Mr. Akira Inabayashi as a Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Mr. Mitsuhiro Nakano as a Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Mr. Hiroyuki Kodera as a Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Elect Mr. Kentarou Hoshino as a Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Elect Mr. Tooru Izutsu as a Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
8 Elect Mr. Hideyuki Yoshitake as a Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
9 Approve to grant retirement allowances to retired Directors Mr. Iwao Mgmt For
Ujita, Mr. Shizuo Hosomi and Mr. Kouji Ban a Statutory Auditor,
according to the Company rule
10 Elect a new Accounting Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jan-04 15-Jan-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NIPPON KANZAI CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J54150107 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3695000004 Agenda: 700555951 - Management
City: HYOGO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6639549
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY15, Final JY 15, Special JY 0
2 Elect Director Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
16 Approve Retirement Bonus for Director Mgmt For
17 Approve Special Bonus for Family of Deceased Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Jun-04 17-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NIPPON KODOSHI CORP
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CUSIP/CINS: J5430V100 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 23-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3707000000 Agenda: 700539818 - Management
City: KOCHI PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 11-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6636733
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY8, Final JY 8, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 12-Jun-04 11-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NIPPON SIGNAL CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J55827117 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3716000009 Agenda: 700543095 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6642525
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY3.75, Final JY 3.75, Special JY 1.5
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Approve Retirement Bonus for Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04 12-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NISSEN CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J57504102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 18-Mar-04
ISIN: JP3679800007 Agenda: 700463209 - Management
City: KYOTO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 20-Dec-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 08-Mar-04
SEDOL: 6643465
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY7.5, Final JY 7.5, Special JY 5
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 06-Mar-04 05-Mar-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NISSIN HEALTHCARE FOOD SERVICE CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J5806L108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3674600006 Agenda: 700561055 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 21-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6404093
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 20, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Increase Authorized Capital Mgmt For
from87.52 Million Shares to 286.56 Million Shares
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 22-Jun-04 19-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NISSIN KOGYO CO LTD, UEDA
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CUSIP/CINS: J58074105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 18-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3675300002 Agenda: 700531076 - Management
City: UEDA CITY, NAGANO PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 08-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6071475
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY12, Final JY 12, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
13 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 04-Jun-04 03-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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NITORI CO LTD, SAPPORO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J58214107 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 14-May-04
ISIN: JP3756100008 Agenda: 700508700 - Management
City: SAPPORO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 20-Feb-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 04-May-04
SEDOL: 6644800
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY7, Final JY 8, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Extend Internal Auditors Term in Office Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
9 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
12 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors and Mgmt For
ApproveSpecial Payments to Directors and Statutory Auditor in
Connection with theAbolition of Retirement Bonus System
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 01-May-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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ONKYO CORP, NEYAGAWA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J6149U102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 24-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3202100008 Agenda: 700552171 - Management
City: NEYAGAWA CITY, OSAKA PREF. Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6586043
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 10, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Increase Authorized Capital Mgmt For
-Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 17-Jun-04 16-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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OTSUKA KAGU LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J61632105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 30-Mar-04
ISIN: JP3188000008 Agenda: 700469908 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Dec-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 18-Mar-04
SEDOL: 5877414 6663076
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 15, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Mar-04 17-Mar-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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OZEKI CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J6340P100 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 27-May-04
ISIN: JP3187630003 Agenda: 700519296 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 29-Feb-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-May-04
SEDOL: 6175173
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 40, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 18-May-04 15-May-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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PALTAC CORP
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J63546105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 18-Dec-03
ISIN: JP3782200004 Agenda: 700439563 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 30-Sep-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 08-Dec-03
SEDOL: 6668628
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Mgmt For
Dividends: Interim
JY0, Final JY 18, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Lower Quorum Requirement for Special Business - Mgmt For
AllowShare Repurchases at Discretion of Board
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
8 Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceiling for Statutory Audtiors Mgmt For
9 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 09-Dec-03 06-Dec-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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PASONA INC. TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J63619100 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 26-Aug-03
ISIN: JP3781460005 Agenda: 700400295 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-May-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Aug-03
SEDOL: 6421649
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, With No Dividends Mgmt For
2 Approve Reduction in Capital Reserves Mgmt For
3 Amend Articles to: Lower Quorum Requirement for Special Mgmt For
Business
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
12 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 09-Aug-03 08-Aug-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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PLENUS CO LTD, SASEBO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J63933105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 27-May-04
ISIN: JP3833700002 Agenda: 700516341 - Management
City: FUKUOKA CITY Holdings Reconciliation Date: 29-Feb-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-May-04
SEDOL: 5931406 6692702
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Mgmt For
Dividends: Interim
JY20, Final JY 20, Special JY 0
2 Authorize Share Repurchase Framework Mgmt For
3 Authorize Share Repurchases from Major Shareholder at Discount to Mgmt For
MarketPrice
4 Approve Retirement Bonus for Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 13-May-04 12-May-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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PRIME NETWORK INC. NAGOYA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J6404H101 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 26-Sep-03
ISIN: JP3832100006 Agenda: 700411921 - Management
City: NAGOYA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 30-Jun-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Sep-03
SEDOL: 6302465
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 1000, Special JY 0
2 Authorize Share Repurchase Program Mgmt For
3 Amend Articles to: Lower Quorum Requirement for Special Business Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 13-Sep-03 12-Sep-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
QSAI CO LTD, FUKUOKA CITY, FUKUOKA PREF.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J64221104 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 27-May-04
ISIN: JP3244600007 Agenda: 700519311 - Management
City: FUKUOKA CITY Holdings Reconciliation Date: 29-Feb-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-May-04
SEDOL: 6043786
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY7.7, Final JY 7.7, Special JY 0
2 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
3 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 18-May-04 15-May-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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RECRM RESEARCH CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J64329105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 21-Nov-03
ISIN: JP3979100009 Agenda: 700430072 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Aug-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 11-Nov-03
SEDOL: 6335892
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, with No Dividends Mgmt For
2 Amend Articles to: Lower Quorum Requirement for Special Business - Mgmt For
AllowShare Repurchases at Discretion of Board
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 11-Nov-03 08-Nov-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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RICOH LEASING CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J64694102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 18-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3974100004 Agenda: 700530961 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 08-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6729116
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY10.5, Final JY 11.5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 04-Jun-04 03-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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RISO KAGAKU CORP
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CUSIP/CINS: J6522V107 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3974400008 Agenda: 700541825 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5883808 6740849
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 60, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04 12-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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SAINT MARC CO LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J6632E102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3337050003 Agenda: 700544744 - Management
City: OKAYAMA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6766221
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY14, Final JY 18, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Appointment of Alternate Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
-Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
6 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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SECOM TECHNO SERVICE COO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J6997B107 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 24-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3421900006 Agenda: 700543312 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6176057
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 55, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Reduce Directors Term in Office Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04 12-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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SHINKAWA LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J72982101 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3371700000 Agenda: 700550242 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6804745
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY5, Final JY 7.5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Appoint External Auditors Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
15 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
16 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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SHIZUOKAGAS CO LTD, SHIZUOKA
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CUSIP/CINS: J7444M100 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 30-Mar-04
ISIN: JP3351150002 Agenda: 700469871 - Management
City: SHIZUOKA CITY Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Dec-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 18-Mar-04
SEDOL: 6419956
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY3, Final JY 3, Special JY 1
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Director Mgmt For
16 Elect Director Mgmt For
17 Elect Director Mgmt For
18 Elect Director Mgmt For
19 Elect Director Mgmt For
20 Elect Director Mgmt For
21 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
22 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Mar-04 17-Mar-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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SK KAKEN CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J75573105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3162650000 Agenda: 700555898 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6826578
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 20, Special JY 10
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
12 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Jun-04 17-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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SUMISHO AUTO LEASING CORP, TOKYO
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CUSIP/CINS: J76992106 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3400350009 Agenda: 700547168 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6123901
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY12, Final JY 12, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Increase Authorized Capital Mgmt For
from6.06 Million Shares 7.766 ??Million Shares
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
9 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
10 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
11 Approve Special Bonus for Family of Deceased Director Mgmt For
12 Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceiling for Directors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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SURUGA CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J78411105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3410800001 Agenda: 700553969 - Management
City: SHIZUOKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6865270
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 30, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 18-Jun-04 17-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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T&K TOKA CO LTD, TOKYO
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CUSIP/CINS: J83582106 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3538570007 Agenda: 700557195 - Management
City: SAITAMA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 18-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6038469 6038964
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY12, Final JY 10, Special JY 0
2 Elect Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 19-Jun-04 18-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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TAKACHIHO ELECTRIC CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J8031M107 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3457690000 Agenda: 700545087 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6406237
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY15, Final JY 29, Special JY 6
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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THK CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J83345108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 26-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3539250005 Agenda: 700544807 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5877470 6869131
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY7.5, Final JY 7.5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Appointment of Alternate Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
-Reduce Directors Term in Office - Authorize Share Repurchases at
Board sDiscretion - Abolish Retirement Bonus System
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Director Mgmt For
16 Elect Director Mgmt For
17 Elect Director Mgmt For
18 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
19 Appoint Alternate Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
20 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
21 Approve Special Payments to Continuing Directors and Statutory Mgmt For
Auditors inConnection with Abolition of Retirement Bonus System
22 Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceilings for Directors Mgmt For
andStatutory Auditors
23 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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TOBA INC
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J84098102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 17-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3629700000 Agenda: 700533208 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 07-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6905789
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 15, Special JY 15
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion - Mgmt For
Streamline Board Structure
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
9 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
10 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditors and Mgmt For
ApproveSpecial Payments to Continuing Directors and Statutory Auditor
in Connectionwith the Abolition of Retirement Bonus System
11 Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceiling for Directors Mgmt For
andStatutory Auditors
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 08-Jun-04 05-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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TOEI ANIMATION CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J84453109 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3560200002 Agenda: 700551650 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6301871
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve the profit appropriation for number 66 Term: dividends for the Mgmt For
currentterm has been proposed as JPY 30 per share
2 Amend the Company s Articles of Incorporation : the Company has Mgmt For
proposed to add to the list of its objectives in an attempt to diversify
its overall business operations; the Company will be allowed to purchase
its own shares upon resolution of the Board of Directors in accordance
with Commercial Code 211-3
3 Elect Mr. Tsutomu Tomari as a Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Mr. Hiroshi Takahashi as a Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Mr. Osumu Yoshioka as a Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Mr. Hidenori Ooyama as a Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Mr. Hirotarou Nishi as a Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Mr. Kenkichi Matsushita as a Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Mr. Kouzou Morishita as a Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Mr. Shigeru Okada as a Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Mr. Tan Takaiwa as a Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Mr. Tsuyoshi Okada as a Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Mr. Hiroshi Hayakawa as a Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Mr. Yoshiaki Yamada as a Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Mr. Hajime Shigemura as a Director Mgmt For
16 Elect Mr. Atsuo Yoshida as a Director Mgmt For
17 Grant retirement allowance to Mr. Masaki Miyauchi a retired Director Mgmt For
accordingto the Company rule
18 Grant retirement allowance to Mr. Tsuyoshi Takagi a retired Director Mgmt For
accordingto the Company rule
19 Grant retirement allowance to Mr. Kazuyoshi Kobayashi a retired Mgmt For
Director according to the Company rule
20 Grant retirement allowance to Mr. Kazuyuki Tanaka a retired Director Mgmt For
accordingto the Company rule
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 17-Jun-04 16-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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TOHOKUSHINSHA FILM CORP, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J8514F108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3604400006 Agenda: 700557981 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 18-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6545419
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 15, Special JY 2
2 Amend Articles to: Reduce Directors Term in Office - Authorize Mgmt For
ShareRepurchases at Board s Discretion - Limit Directors and Internal
AuditorsLegal Liability
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 19-Jun-04 18-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOPPAN FORMS CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J8931G101 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3629200001 Agenda: 700558313 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 18-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6105028
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY11.5, Final JY 11.5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Amend Business Lines - Authorize Share Mgmt For
Repurchases atBoard s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Director Mgmt For
16 Elect Director Mgmt For
17 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
18 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
19 Authorize Share Repurchase Program Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 19-Jun-04 18-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOSHIBA TEC CORP, SHIZUOKA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J89903108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3594000006 Agenda: 700561740 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 21-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5769254 6894887
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY3, Final JY 3, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Change Location of Head Office - Authorize Mgmt For
ShareRepurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 22-Jun-04 19-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOW CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J9057G107 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Sep-03
ISIN: JP3538450002 Agenda: 700411882 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 30-Jun-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Sep-03
SEDOL: 6269195
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 13, Special JY 0
2 Authorize Share Repurchase Program Mgmt For
3 Amend Articles to: Lower Quorum Requirement for Special Business Mgmt For
4 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
5 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 13-Sep-03 12-Sep-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD, KADOMA
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CUSIP/CINS: J90505108 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 24-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3623150004 Agenda: 700542360 - Management
City: OSAKA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 14-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6899581
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 20, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
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6000426 01Q 000 0 15-Jun-04 12-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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TOYS R US-JAPAN LTD
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CUSIP/CINS: J9297C106 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 28-Apr-04
ISIN: JP3738400005 Agenda: 700494165 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Jan-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Apr-04
SEDOL: 5957305 6236069
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 30, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Reduce Directors Term in Office - Authorize Mgmt For
ShareRepurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Approve Retirement Bonus for Director Mgmt For
11 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Apr-04 15-Apr-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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TREND MICRO INC, TOKYO
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CUSIP/CINS: J9298Q104 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 25-Mar-04
ISIN: JP3637300009 Agenda: 700461041 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Dec-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 15-Mar-04
SEDOL: 5626092 6125286
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 14, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Amend Stock Option Plans Approved in 2001, 2002, and 2003 Mgmt For
4 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
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Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 03-Mar-04 02-Mar-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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UMC JAPAN
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CUSIP/CINS: J94049103 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 18-Mar-04
ISIN: JP3748500000 Agenda: 700462295 - Management
City: CHIBA PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Dec-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 08-Mar-04
SEDOL: 5928710 6619682
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
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1 Approve Allocation of Income, with No Dividends Mgmt For
2 Amend Articles to: Clarify Director Authorities - Authorize Share Mgmt For
Repurchasesat Board s Discretion - Limit Directors and Internal
Auditors LegalLiability - Allow Appointment of Alternate Statutory
Auditors
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
7 Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
8 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 05-Mar-04 04-Mar-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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UNITED ARROWS LTD, TOKYO
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CUSIP/CINS: J9426H109 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 28-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3949400000 Agenda: 700548867 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5928839 6166597
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY10, Final JY 16.5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Clarify Director Authorities - Authorize Share Mgmt For
Repurchasesat Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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UORIKI CO LTD, TOKYO
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CUSIP/CINS: J9438N102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3155800000 Agenda: 700548968 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6133706
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 25, Special JY 0
2 Elect Director Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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USS CO LTD, TOKAI
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CUSIP/CINS: J9446Z105 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3944130008 Agenda: 700537876 - Management
City: AICHI PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6171494
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY25, Final JY 25, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 11-Jun-04 10-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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WATAMI FOOD SERVICE CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J95006102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 26-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3993900004 Agenda: 700546572 - Management
City: CHIBA Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6928474
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY5, Final JY 5, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Appointment of Alternate Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
-Change Company Name - Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s
Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
12 Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
13 Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors Mgmt For
14 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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WEATHERNEWS INC, TOKYO
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CUSIP/CINS: J9503W102 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 24-Aug-03
ISIN: JP3154500007 Agenda: 700401300 - Management
City: CHIBA CITY Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-May-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 13-Aug-03
SEDOL: 6311762
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 7.5, Special JY 2.5
2 Authorize Share Repurchase Program Mgmt For
3 Amend Articles to: Lower Quorum Requirement for Special Business Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Elect Director Mgmt For
9 Elect Director Mgmt For
10 Elect Director Mgmt For
11 Elect Director Mgmt For
12 Elect Director Mgmt For
13 Elect Director Mgmt For
14 Elect Director Mgmt For
15 Elect Director Mgmt For
16 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
17 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
18 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 13-Aug-03 12-Aug-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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WORKMAN CO LTD, ISEZAKI CITY, GUNMA PREFECTURE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J9516H100 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3990100004 Agenda: 700549833 - Management
City: GUNMA PREFECTURE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6053194
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY0, Final JY 25, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Appointment of Alternate Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
3 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
4 Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 16-Jun-04 15-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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WORKS APPLICATIONS CO LTD, TOKYO
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J9516S106 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 26-Sep-03
ISIN: JP3990050001 Agenda: 700409940 - Management
City: TOKYO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 30-Jun-03
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 16-Sep-03
SEDOL: 6421445
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Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, with No Dividends Mgmt For
2 Amend Articles to: Create Registry of Lost Share Certificates Mgmt For
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
8 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
9 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
10 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 09-Sep-03 06-Sep-03
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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WORLD CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J95171104 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3990200002 Agenda: 700538169 - Management
City: KOBE Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 17-Jun-04
SEDOL: 6977971
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim Mgmt For
JY14, Final JY 19, Special JY 0
2 Amend Articles to: Authorize Appointment of Alternate Statutory Auditors Mgmt For
-Authorize Share Repurchases at Board s Discretion
3 Elect Director Mgmt For
4 Elect Director Mgmt For
5 Elect Director Mgmt For
6 Elect Director Mgmt For
7 Elect Director Mgmt For
8 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
9 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
10 Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
11 Appoint Alternate Statutory Auditor Mgmt For
12 Approve Executive Stock Option Plan Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 11-Jun-04 10-Jun-04
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC
JAPAN SMALLER CAP FUND, INC.
JULY 1, 2003 THRU JUNE 30, 2004
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YUSHIN PRECISION EQUIPMENT CO LTD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CUSIP/CINS: J98526106 Meeting Type: AGM
Ticker: Meeting Date: 29-Jun-04
ISIN: JP3944500002 Agenda: 700562134 - Management
City: KYOTO Holdings Reconciliation Date: 31-Mar-04
Country: JAPAN Vote Deadline Date: 22-Jun-04
SEDOL: 5953228 6983893
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Proposal Type** Vote*
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Approve the appropriation of retained earnings Mgmt For
2 Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For
3 Elect a Director Mgmt For
4 Elect a Director Mgmt For
5 Elect a Director Mgmt For
6 Elect a Director Mgmt For
__________________________
* Vote indicates how the Fund cast its ballot on the individual items.
Unless otherwise noted, all votes cast "for" or "against" were cast in
accordance with management's recommendation. Abstentions from voting were
not made with management recommendation.
** "Type" indicates whether the proposal was made by management or
shareholders.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Account Number Custodian Stock Class Ballot Shares Shares on Loan Vote Date Date Confirmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6000426 01Q 000 0 23-Jun-04 22-Jun-04
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND, INC.
By: /s/ Yasushi Suzuki
----------------------------------
Yasushi Suzuki
President
Date: August 19, 2004