Japan Stock Podcast

Founded in 1939, Shibaura Mechatronics Corporation is a precision equipment manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Its main business segments include Fine Mechatronics (front-end semiconductor and FPD manufacturing equipment), Mechatronics Systems (back-end equipment and vacuum application equipment), and Vending Machine Systems. The company strongly focuses on Semiconductor...

Founded in 1916 and established in 1950, Daido Steel Co., Ltd. is a world-leading manufacturer specializing in special steel. Headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, the company has a capital of approximately 37.1 billion yen and a consolidated workforce of around 12,000 employees. Operating globally, its business spans five core segments: Special Steel, Functional Materials & Magnetic Materials, Auto...

Panasonic Holdings Corporation, founded in 1918 by Konosuke Matsushita, is a leading global electronics manufacturer. In April 2022, the company transitioned to a holding company system and adopted its current name. Guided by its mission to realize "an ideal society with affluence both in matter and mind," Panasonic operates across diverse sectors. These include consumer appliances, HVAC,...

KOKUSAI ELECTRIC is a dedicated semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer specializing in thin-film deposition and treatment processes.  It holds the world's top market share in batch ALD systems and treatment equipment.  Over the past three years (FY2024-FY2026), sales revenue reached 180.8, 238.9, and 235.1 billion yen, respectively.  As for its future direction, the company will fo...

Founded in 1935 to commercialize the magnetic material ferrite, TDK Corporation is a world-leading comprehensive electronic components manufacturer.  Guided by its corporate motto, "Contribute to culture and industry through creativity," TDK operates in four core segments: Passive Components, Sensor Application Products, Magnetic Application Products, and Energy Application Products.  With...

Japan Securities Finance Co., Ltd. (JSF), established in 1927, is Japan's sole licensed securities finance company, listed on the TSE Prime Market.  While margin transactions remain its core business, its security finance segment (e.g., bond and stock repos) has driven recent rapid growth.  Key financial data affecting performance forecasts show significant upward momentum. Following the Bank...

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a global leader in advanced electronic components. Its flagship product, Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs), holds approximately 40% of the global market share. Recently, Murata's performance has been heavily influenced by smartphone and PC inventory adjustments, AI server demand, and foreign exchange fluctuations. In the fis...

Founded in 1925, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. is a global comprehensive chemical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.  The company operates through five core business sectors: Agro & Life Solutions, ICT & Mobility Solutions, Advanced Medical Solutions, Essential & Green Materials, and Sumitomo Pharma.  With overseas sales accounting for approximately 70% of its total revenue, Sumitomo...

Oriental Land Co., Ltd., established in July 1960 and headquartered in Urayasu, Chiba, was founded to develop a large-scale leisure facility and contribute to Japan's cultural and social well-being.  Operating under a long-term license agreement with Disney Enterprises, Inc. signed in 1979, the company successfully opened Tokyo Disneyland in 1983 and Tokyo DisneySea in 2001.  Today, its core o...

Established in 1919 from the merger of eight celluloid manufacturers, Daicel Corporation is a leading global chemical company.  The company operates globally across five business segments: Medical/Healthcare, Smart, Safety, Materials, and Engineering Plastics.  Daicel is recognized as Japan's sole manufacturer of acetic acid and holds top global market shares for unique products such as cellul...

Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL), established in November 1963 and headquartered in Akasaka, Tokyo, is a leading global manufacturer of semiconductor production equipment. Led by President and CEO Toshiki Kawai, the company has a capital of 54.9 billion yen. TEL specializes in the development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance of semiconductor and flat panel display (FPD) production equipment. Its...

Established in 1999, SUMCO Corporation is a world-leading specialized manufacturer of silicon wafers, the essential substrate materials for semiconductors. The company boasts an integrated production system, from high-purity polysilicon to final wafer products. SUMCO holds the world's top market share in cutting-edge 300mm epitaxial wafers for logic semiconductors, which require highly advance...

Fujitsu Limited, founded on June 20, 1935, is a leading global information and communication technology (ICT) company headquartered in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. Led by President and CEO Takahito Tokita, the company operates with a capital of approximately 325.6 billion yen and employs 112,743 people globally on a consolidated basis as of March 31, 2025. Fujitsu's business operations are prima...

JINS HOLDINGS Inc., led by Representative Director and President COO Ryo Tanaka, is a leading Japanese eyewear company. The company operates on a globally evolving SPA (Specialty store retailer of Private label Apparel) model, seamlessly integrating the planning, production, distribution, and retail of its eyewear products. In addition to its strong presence in Japan with over 500 stores, JINS is...

AMIYAKI TEI CO., LTD. is a Japanese restaurant chain company headquartered in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture. Operating as a "group of meat professionals," the company leverages its extensive knowledge and precise meat-cutting techniques to provide high-quality meat at affordable chain-store prices. The company primarily operates three core business segments: the Yakiniku (grilled meat) bu...

Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan, YASKAWA Electric Corporation is a global leader in mechatronics. The company's core businesses include Motion Control (AC servo motors and inverters) and Industrial Robotics. According to the latest financial results for the fiscal year ending February 2026, YASKAWA achieved a consolidated revenue of 542.12 billion yen, representing a 0.8...

KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, is a prominent retail company operating drugstores and dispensing pharmacies. Founded in 1985, the company's management philosophy is to "contribute to society through health, beauty, and hygiene". In recent years, the company has aggressively pursued a "Food & Drug" strategy by introducing fres...

Olympus Corporation , established on October 12, 1919, initially aimed to domesticate microscope production in Japan. Today, headquartered in Tokyo, it has successfully transformed into a leading global MedTech company . Driven by its core purpose of " Making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling ," Olympus is dedicated to advancing medical standards and improving patient out...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is a world-leading comprehensive shipping and social infrastructure corporate group headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo. With shipping as its core business, MOL operates a fleet of over 900 vessels, providing global marine transport services for various cargoes such as dry bulk, energy (crude oil and LNG), automobiles, and containers. In recent years, the company has...

Nintendo Co., Ltd. , established in November 1947, is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. The company is currently led by Representative Director and President Shuntaro Furukawa. Nintendo primarily operates in the home entertainment field, focusing on the development, manufacture, and sales of dedicated video game platforms, such as the Nintendo Switch hardware and software, along with character mercha...

ROHM Co., Ltd., established in 1958 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a comprehensive manufacturer of electronic components. Under the leadership of President Katsumi Azuma, the company has grown into a global enterprise with over 22,000 employees worldwide. ROHM specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sales of a wide range of products, including LSIs, discrete semiconductors, modul...

Established in May 2012, Money Forward, Inc. is a leading FinTech and SaaS company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Guided by its mission, "Moving money forward, moving your life forward," the company aims to become a financial platform that solves money-related challenges for both individuals and businesses. The company's core services include "Money Forward ME," a personal...

NISSEI ASB MACHINE CO., LTD. was established on November 8, 1978, and its headquarters is located in Komoro-shi, Nagano. The company's core operations include the development, manufacturing, and retail of “stretch blow molding machines” used to make PET and other plastic containers, along with molds, ancillary equipment, and parts, as well as providing after-sales services. As of September 30,...

GS Yuasa is a long-established Japanese manufacturer of energy equipment and batteries with a history of over 100 years. It was formed in 2004 through the merger of Japan Storage Battery Co., Ltd. and Yuasa Corporation. The company operates globally with four main business segments: Automotive Battery Business: Primarily manufactures lead-acid batteries for automobiles and motorcycles. In addition...

[Basic Information] Company Name: Mitsui Kinzoku Company, Limited (formerly Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd.) Established: May 1, 1950 Headquarters: Gate City Ohsaki West Tower, 1-11-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Representative: Takeshi Nou, President and Representative Director Capital: 42,289 million yen Number of Employees: 12,097 (Consolidated), 2,473 (Non-consolidated) [Core Busin...