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Nitori Holdings (TSE:9843) moved higher even as the Nikkei 225 declined, with the stock jumping 5.5% on a day when rising oil prices and a stronger yen pressured many Japanese shares. That 5.5% one day gain builds on strong recent momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 11.95% and a 30 day move of 20.07% for Nitori Holdings. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 23.14% contrasts with a flat 3 year outcome and a weaker 5 year record. Scan beyond Nitori Holdings' surge and see...

Rising global bond yields have pushed up borrowing costs, which puts pressure on highly leveraged companies but can highlight stronger balance sheets. In that kind of market, Japanese businesses still run by their original founders can look especially compelling because those leaders usually have substantial personal capital on the line. This article walks through three founder led Japanese stocks from our screen that may deserve a closer look now. The three founder led Japanese stocks below...

Nintendo announced two Nintendo Switch 2 bundles that pair the console with Mario Kart World or Nintendo Switch Sports Resort plus 3‑month online memberships, each priced at US$549.99 and US$529.99 respectively, and positioned as discounted versus buying the items separately. The bundled pricing highlights Nintendo’s push to raise average spending per Switch 2 household through curated game and subscription packages rather than relying on hardware alone. With Nintendo leaning into discounted...

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment has agreed to acquire the m-city Toda-Koen neighborhood shopping center in Saitama for ¥4,869 million, funded in part by an unsecured ¥5,000 million floating rate loan from Mizuho Bank with final repayment due in 2034. The purchase targets a fully occupied, family-focused retail hub with confirmed rent increases and an actual NOI yield of 4.5%, while also providing optionality for future condominium land use if tenants vacate. The next consideration is how...

Oil markets are back in focus as renewed conflict in the Middle East pushes prices higher and raises questions about energy security and supply chains. That kind of stress often pushes businesses to automate more, use data better and lean harder on artificial intelligence. Japanese AI related stocks sit right in the middle of that shift. This piece highlights three of the most interesting options from the AI focused screener. The three stocks below are just a starting sample from the wider AI...

Yamaha recently rolled out a next-generation drum hardware lineup that refreshes snare stands, cymbal hardware and accessories, including the Flip Grip Basket, Step-Free Tilter and tone-focused rubber components for a wide range of players. The breadth of the redesign, from lightweight entry gear to heavyweight professional hardware with sound-focused parts like the SECW8 washer, points to sustained product investment in Yamaha's acoustic and hybrid percussion ecosystem. With the new Flip...

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. received FDA 510(k) clearance in 2026 for its NanoZoomer S20MD and S540MD slide scanner systems, expanding the already cleared NanoZoomer S360MD and giving U.S. clinical pathology labs options across compact, routine, and high throughput workflows. The broader NanoZoomer portfolio creates a single platform across lab sizes, which can simplify training, maintenance, and procurement decisions for hospital pathology departments. With FDA clearance extending across the...

On 3 September 2026, Yamato Holdings announced that its board had resolved to end domestic dedicated cargo aircraft operations run with Japan Airlines, with services expected to continue until around June 2027 and customer shipments gradually shifted to other transport options. The decision highlights how rising fuel costs, a weaker yen and a widening price gap between truck and air freight are pressuring Yamato Holdings to favor more cost efficient options, such as passenger aircraft belly...

In August 2026, Xanadu Quantum Technologies announced the next phase of its collaboration with Mitsubishi Chemical Group to build quantum computing workflows for EUV lithography in semiconductor fabrication, backed by Canadian NRC IRAP and Japan's SIP programs. The project aims to feed quantum derived parameters into Mitsubishi Chemical Group's multi scale lithography models to predict blur, which could materially affect how the business designs higher performance semiconductor materials and...

Honda Motor and Nissan announced in August 2026 that they had signed a joint development agreement to standardize core ECUs, in-vehicle operating systems, middleware, and vehicle control software for next generation software defined vehicles targeted for fiscal 2029 and beyond. The move concentrates software development for Honda Motor and Nissan into a shared hardware and operating platform. This could influence long term product costs, development timelines, and the competitiveness of...

ANA Holdings (TSE:9202) has moved to deepen its fleet plan by signing an agreement for eight additional Embraer E190-E2 jets, bringing its total firm orders for the type to 23. For investors watching the tape, ANA Holdings’ share price has softened in the near term, with a 30-day share price return of 4.98% and a 7-day move that is also negative. At the same time, the 90-day share price return of 7.46% and 1-year total shareholder return of 2.81% point to momentum that has been building...

Nippon Gas (TSE:8174) has drawn fresh attention after its board approved a stock split tied to a large increase in authorized shares, along with revised year-end dividend guidance that keeps the pre split payout slightly higher. The stock split decision and higher pre split dividend guidance come after a period where Nippon Gas has seen its share price at ¥3,049, with a 30 day share price return of 9.60% and a 90 day share price return of 13.30%. Total shareholder return sits at 9.34% over...

What Triggered The Latest Move In GLP J-REIT Stock GLP J-REIT (TSE:3281) raised its earnings and distribution forecasts for the fiscal period ending August 31, 2026, after recognizing an expected gain on the planned sale of logistics asset GLP Tokai. At a share price of ¥133,900, GLP J-REIT has seen its share price fall 4.36% over the past month and 10.01% year to date, while total shareholder return over the past year is 6.41%. This suggests that recent momentum has softened even as longer...

Kao (TSE:4452) is back in focus after announcing that its Curél skincare brand will launch across the Nordics in September 2026, extending the company’s push into higher value cosmetics in Europe. Despite this Curél expansion news, Kao’s recent share price has eased, with a 7 day share price return of 5.11% and a 30 day share price return of 5.45%, following a stronger 90 day share price return of 16.51% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 33.70%, which suggests that longer term holders...

Why Sceye’s ST1 mission matters for SoftBank stock Sceye’s successful ST1 trans-Pacific flight, which used SoftBank (TSE:9434) network and HAPS-based edge computing to deliver broadband and emergency communications from the stratosphere, has sharpened investor attention on the company’s next-generation infrastructure ambitions. SoftBank’s latest share price of ¥238.6 comes after a 90-day share price return of 12.81%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 9.08% and 5-year total...

In August 2026, Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd. disclosed that its new factory project in Japan will start operations in May 2029 instead of January 2028, with the total investment estimate rising from ¥18.00 billion to ¥24.60 billion due to labor shortages and higher construction costs. Although the factory’s scale and planned production capacity remain unchanged, the combination of a later ramp-up and higher upfront spending may influence how investors assess Takeuchi’s long-term capital...

Manta’s new worldwide distribution deals with Kadokawa (TSE:9468) and other Japanese publishers place more than 300 manga titles on a single global platform. This move gives Kadokawa expanded access to mobile and web readers. Kadokawa’s share price has moved to ¥3,591, with a 90 day share price return of 8.72% and a year to date share price return of 14.88%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 9.84% points to momentum that recent licensing news may be helping to support. Scan Kadokawa...

Why Hokkaido Electric Power Company stock is in focus today Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a ¥30b unsecured green bond issue, with straight bonds maturing in September 2036 priced at 100% of principal. The green bond news arrives at a time when Hokkaido Electric Power Company’s share price has been positive in the short term, with a 30 day share price return of 11.54% and a 90 day share price return of 23.38%. However, the 1 year total...

Why the Honda partnership matters for Nissan Motor stock Honda and Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) have agreed to jointly develop and standardize key electronic control units, in-vehicle operating systems, and software for next generation software defined vehicles planned from fiscal 2029. This long dated project focuses on shared engineering and software platforms that both companies expect to use across future models. For investors in Nissan Motor stock, the agreement raises questions about capital...

On 3 September 2026, Hitachi expanded its HMAX suite of AI-powered solutions for social infrastructure, adding HMAX Data Center for autonomous data center management and introducing HMAX Cyber, HMAX Data Fabric, and HMAX AI Operations to support cross-domain Physical AI and cyber resilience. A distinctive aspect of this announcement is Hitachi’s end-to-end “Physical AI” approach, which combines knowledge graphs, on-site engineer teams, and AI-driven operations to help customers continuously...

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Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. recently issued ¥10 billion of unsecured sustainable straight notes due September 10, 2031, and earlier held a board meeting to introduce a shareholder benefit program. Together, the sustainable bond and the new benefit program highlight how Toyoda Gosei is pairing funding needs with more investor-focused policies. We will now examine how the new shareholder benefit program may shape Toyoda Gosei’s investment narrative and appeal to investors. We've uncovered the 35...