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Despite an already strong run, The Kodensha Co., Ltd. ( TSE:1948 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in...

Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7747 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...

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Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) is back in the spotlight after teaming up with Kioxia and EAGLYS on an AI powered image recognition system for logistics, a move that could quietly reshape its growth story. See our latest analysis for Tsubakimoto Chain. That AI collaboration lands on top of a completed share buyback program, and investors seem to be warming to the story, with a roughly 17% year to date share price return and an impressive multi year total shareholder return suggesting momentum is...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has quietly become one of the more polarizing names in Japan, with the stock swinging sharply this year as investors weigh its investment bets against uneven profit trends. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. The latest 5.41% one day and 14.03% seven day share price returns show momentum snapping back after a 15.26% one month pullback. At the same time, a 112.82% one year total shareholder return underlines how strongly sentiment has turned in SoftBank...

On 14 November 2025, Mizuho Financial Group’s board met to consider a repurchase of common stock, signaling a renewed focus on capital management and shareholder returns. This move puts fresh attention on how Mizuho balances cash deployment between buybacks, investments, and rising cost pressures across its global banking and securities operations. We’ll now explore how the planned share repurchase discussion could reshape Mizuho’s investment narrative around capital allocation and earnings...

If you are wondering whether Takeda Pharmaceutical is still a solid buy at today’s price, or if the easy gains are behind it, you are in the right place to unpack what the market is really paying for this business. The stock is up 12.0% over the last year and 43.0% over five years, even after a recent 2.0% dip over the past week and a 6.1% rise in the last month. This suggests sentiment is quietly shifting rather than exploding. Recent headlines have focused on Takeda’s late stage pipeline...

Wondering if SoftBank is still worth buying after its big run over the last few years, or if you might be late to the party? This breakdown will walk through whether the current price really reflects its underlying value. SoftBank’s share price has cooled slightly in the last week, down about 3.3%, but it is still up 10.0% year to date and an impressive 108.4% over the past 5 years. That naturally raises the question of whether the upside from here is already priced in. Those moves sit...

Kyoto Financial GroupInc (TSE:5844) just confirmed that, despite board approval for a sizeable share buyback program, it did not repurchase any stock during the late November window on the Tokyo market. See our latest analysis for Kyoto Financial GroupInc. The decision not to execute the buyback comes as Kyoto Financial GroupInc’s share price has climbed to ¥3,427, supported by a robust year to date share price return and a powerful multi year total shareholder return that suggest momentum is...

In late November 2025, Asahi Group Holdings announced it was postponing the release of its FY2025 financial results after an October cyberattack disrupted its systems and delayed year‑end closing procedures and audits. This delay highlights how operational resilience and cybersecurity preparedness can become central issues for investors assessing a consumer staples group’s risk profile and disclosure reliability. We’ll now explore how the cyberattack‑driven postponement of Asahi’s earnings...

In December 2025, Bridgestone expanded its Potenza ultra-high performance tire range with the Potenza RE-71RZ, an extreme summer tire for grassroots racing that features ENLITEN technology, new performance compounds, a redesigned tread pattern and structural enhancements aimed at faster lap times, sharper handling and improved wear. By pairing motorsports-derived engineering with a focus on sustainability and premium niche positioning, the RE-71RZ strengthens Bridgestone’s push into...

Subaru Corporation recently reported progress on its August 2025 share repurchase program, having bought back over 12.5 million shares for approximately ¥39.16 billion through November 30, 2025. This ongoing buyback, which could reach up to 20.84 million shares or ¥50.00 billion by late December, signals a clear focus on capital returns to shareholders. Next, we will examine how Subaru’s active share repurchase program shapes its investment narrative and what it may mean for investors. The...

Nihon Kohden (TSE:6849) is stepping into the American Epilepsy Society 2025 meeting with fresh, FDA cleared EEG gear that tightens its neurological care story and gives investors a clearer view of future demand. See our latest analysis for Nihon Kohden. Despite this uptick in clinical visibility, the stock has had a choppy run, with a weak year to date share price return but a positive three year total shareholder return suggesting the longer term story is still intact. If Nihon Kohden's move...

MITSUI E&S (TSE:7003) just earned a spot in the S&P Japan 500, a shift that can pull the stock onto more institutional radars and naturally raise questions about what is already priced in. See our latest analysis for MITSUI E&S. That index inclusion comes after a powerful run, with the share price delivering a roughly 51 percent 3 month share price return and a striking 1 year total shareholder return above 330 percent, suggesting momentum is still building rather than fading. If MITSUI E&S...

Osaka Gas (TSE:9532) just deepened its low carbon pivot by joining TotalEnergies and partners in the Live Oak e methane project in Nebraska, a move that directly targets Japan’s future carbon neutral gas demand. See our latest analysis for Osaka Gas. Investors have been rewarding this decarbonization push, with Osaka Gas delivering a robust year to date share price return and a standout one year total shareholder return of 71.16 percent. Longer term total shareholder returns above 170 percent...

Nikon Instruments Inc. recently announced a partnership with Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. in the United States, combining Nikon’s advanced imaging platforms with Yamaha’s CELL HANDLER 2 system at the Nikon BioImaging Lab near Boston to support pharmaceutical drug discovery workflows. This collaboration expands Nikon’s presence in life sciences by offering integrated, workflow-focused services for cell-based research, deepening its role in early-stage drug development support. Next, we’ll examine...

JFE Holdings recently held a special call to discuss an integrated steel plant joint venture in India with JSW Steel, signaling a major development in its overseas operations. This potential collaboration with one of India’s largest steel producers highlights JFE Holdings’ effort to deepen its presence in a key growth market for steel demand. We’ll now examine how this planned integrated steel plant joint venture in India may influence JFE Holdings’ broader investment narrative. The latest...

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Kirin Holdings Company, Limited ( TSE:2503 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥37.00 per share on the 31st...

Wondering if Mitsui Kinzoku Company is still a smart buy after its huge run up, or if most of the upside is already in the rear view mirror? You are not alone, and that is exactly what this breakdown is here to unpack. The stock has pulled back about 3.8% over the last week, but it is still up 9.1% over 30 days and an eye catching 280.5% year to date, with a 275.2% gain over the past year that caps off multi year returns above 500% over three years. Those moves come against a backdrop of...

The board of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ( TSE:7211 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥5.00 per share on...

With its stock down 3.7% over the past week, it is easy to disregard MORI TRUST REIT (TSE:8961). We, however decided to...

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc. ( TSE:6324 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 25% gain in the last month...