[Form 4] JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc. director Tina Jones reported buying common stock of the fund. On 12/22/2025, she purchased 950 shares of common stock at a price of $10.8003 per share in a transaction coded “P,” indicating a purchase. Following this transaction, she beneficially owns 950 shares, held in direct ownership. The filing covers activity by one reporting person and does not show any derivative securities transactions.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Jones Tina

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND

309 WEST 49TH STREET

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10019

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC [ JOF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/22/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	12/22/2025		P		950	A	$10.8003	950	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Tina Jones	12/23/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc. (JOF) disclose?

The company disclosed that director Tina Jones purchased 950 shares of its common stock on 12/22/2025 at a price of $10.8003 per share.

How many JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC (JOF) shares does the insider now own?

After the reported transaction, Tina Jones beneficially owns 950 shares of JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC common stock, all held in direct ownership.

What was the price paid per share in the latest JOF insider purchase?

The director purchase of JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC common stock was executed at a price of $10.8003 per share.

When did the reported JOF insider transaction take place?

The reported purchase of JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC common stock occurred on 12/22/2025, as shown in the transaction table.

What is the role of the reporting person in JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC (JOF)?

The reporting person is identified as a Director of JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC, according to the relationship section of the filing.

Does the Form 4 filing for JOF include any derivative securities transactions?

The section for derivative securities is present, but it does not list any derivative securities acquired, disposed of, or beneficially owned in this report.