Matsui Securities, Japan's last independent online broker, is in talks with major financial institutions about accepting outside capital. A deep dive into Japan's brokerage industry shakeup driven by NISA reforms and zero-commission wars.
Japan's GX Promotion Organization will guarantee up to $1.2 billion in debt for JFE Holdings' next-generation electric arc furnace. This $2.2 billion project aims to cut 2.6 million tonnes of CO₂ annually by replacing a blast furnace. How does Japan's industrial decarbonization strategy compare to the EU's CBAM and America's IRA?
Fusion power, maglev trains, and hydrogen aircraft are driving a resurgence in Japan's high-temperature superconductor (HTS) technology. Fujikura is investing $750M+ to boost wire production up to 8x, Toshiba partners with Airbus on superconducting motors, and Toyota integrates HTS into hydrogen cars. As competition with U.S. giant CFS intensifies, Japan's deep HTS supply chain emerges as a critical global asset.
Toyota announces mass production of water electrolysis systems by 2029, developed with Chiyoda Corporation. With 5MW domestic and 20MW international units, Toyota bets on hydrogen alongside EVs and hybrids. How Japan's multi-pathway strategy compares to the global EV-first approach.
Saudi investment firm EGDC has acquired 5.03% of Capcom's shares, bringing total Saudi-linked ownership to roughly 10%. Known as SNK's parent company, EGDC's move comes amid a broader wave of Middle Eastern capital flowing into Japanese gaming—from the $55 billion EA acquisition to expanded stakes in Nintendo. We break down the latest developments and public reactions.
Japan's Financial Services Agency is tightening scrutiny of regional banks' real estate lending, which has hit a record $770 billion. As BOJ rate hikes stress the property market, we examine cross-border lending risks, lessons from Japan's bubble collapse, comparisons with the US SVB crisis, and the ongoing wave of regional bank consolidation.
Australian data center giant AirTrunk has expanded its Japan investment to over $8 billion. We analyze the paradox of how Japan's population decline is creating prime opportunities for AI infrastructure, examine the 'Data Center Ginza' cluster in Inzai, and compare Japan's position with Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Sanrio is converting Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita into a stay-and-play resort under its Sky Park plan, announced December 8, 2025: 10 billion yen in initial investment, tens of billions in total, more than a decade to finish. On June 15, 2026 it acquired 30.85 hectares, growing the site roughly fivefold. Targets: one million visitors, then two million.
Japan's government has asked Japan Display Inc. (JDI) to run a $13 billion advanced display factory in the US — part of a $550 billion investment deal to ease Trump tariffs. We break down the defense angle, China dependency risks, and what it means for a company that's been on life support for years.
Toshiba is restructuring approximately $5 billion in debt as it targets a return to the Tokyo Stock Exchange as early as fiscal 2028. From its 2015 accounting scandal through activist investor battles and 2023 privatization, the 150-year-old Japanese icon is now posting record profits. We explore what this means for Japanese corporate governance and how it compares to Dell's private-to-public journey.
Denso proposed a tender offer for Rohm worth up to 1.3 trillion yen (about $8.2 billion), then withdrew it in April 2026 after Rohm's special committee declined to endorse the deal. Consolidation has shifted to a Rohm-Toshiba-Mitsubishi Electric alliance. Here is the competitive picture against Infineon, onsemi, and China's fast-rising players.