THE JAPAN FUND <JPN> GETS BUYOUT OFFER The Japan Fund Inc said it has received an unsolicited offer from <Sterling Grace Capital Management LP>, acting together with certain other persons and entities, to purchase all the assets of the fund at five pct below its aggregate net asset value. The Japan Find said tne deal is subject to obtaining satisfactory financing and a due diligence review. It added that the proposal has been referred to its Board of Directors for consideration.