So I think that we are working as hard as we can, our experts in Japan, on this and helping the Japanese as best we can, and offering all the technical advice and equipment that we can to help them deal with this situation.

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So nowadays the shelves in the business section of your local bookstore groan with self-help-style books offering advice about getting back to basics, regaining focus and growing organically.

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The authors add that mortgage lenders and the government could also help by raising awareness of the importance of keeping homes in good repair while offering advice and information on dealing with problems.

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