Japan Stock Podcast

KU Holdings Co., Ltd. is a pure holding company engaged in the sales, maintenance, and repair of domestic and imported automobiles. Its main operating subsidiaries include KU Co., Ltd. for domestic and used vehicles, alongside authorized import dealerships for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, MINI, and Jeep, such as Stern Setagaya, Stern Chuo, and Motoren Tomei-Yokohama. The company leverages a broad dealershi...

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese comprehensive energy and materials company guided by its core philosophy of "Respect for Human Beings" and "Truly Inspired". The company operates globally across foundational sectors such as fuel oils and basic chemicals, alongside high-performance materials—including OLED materials and lithium solid electrolytes—power, renewable energ...

Founded in 1997, Rakuten Group, Inc. is a leading Japanese global internet services company. Guided by its mission to empower individuals and society through innovation, Rakuten operates over 70 diverse services worldwide. Its core business is structured around three main segments: Internet Services (e.g., Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Travel), FinTech (e.g., Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Securiti...

ARCHION Corporation is a holding company established through the business integration of Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market on April 1, 2026 (TSE: 543A). Supported by Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor as key shareholders, ARCHION leverages the extensive production networks, sales channels, and strong customer bases of both brands...

IDOM Inc. (TSE Prime: 7599), founded in 1994, is a leading Japanese automotive company specializing in pre-owned vehicle purchasing and retail sales. Operating primarily under its flagship "Gulliver" brand, IDOM has successfully transformed its core business from a pure purchasing shop network into a high-value retail model backed by large-scale dealerships and integrated maintenance cente...

Howa Machinery, Ltd., established in 1907 and headquartered in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, is a highly respected Japanese machinery manufacturer with a rich history. The company operates across multiple diverse sectors, including machine tools (machining centers and power chucks), firearms (Type 20 rifles for the Japan Ministry of Defense and sporting rifles), special purpose vehicles (road sweepers...

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is a leading global automaker. Led by Representative Executive Officer, President, and CEO Ivan Espinosa, the company designs, manufactures, and sells passenger and commercial vehicles, alongside providing sales financial services worldwide. Operating across major global markets including North America, Japan, Europe, and China, Nissan has...

Established in 1896 with rich roots dating back to 1878, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. is a premier Japanese engineering and manufacturing giant. Headquartered in Kobe and Tokyo, the company has a capital of 104.4 billion yen and maintains a massive global workforce of over 40,000 employees. Kawasaki operates across five major specialized segments: Aerospace Systems, Energy Solution & Marine...

Established in Osaka, Japan in 1924, Daikin Industries is a prominent global leader in both air conditioning and fluorochemicals, with business operations expanding across more than 170 countries worldwide. As the world's only comprehensive manufacturer that simultaneously develops both advanced air conditioning equipment and refrigerants, Daikin enjoys a unique competitive advantage from its...

NEXTAGE Co., Ltd., established in December 1998 and headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, is a leading Japanese automotive retailer listed on the TSE Prime and NSE Premier markets, led by Yasuharu Hirota. Dedicated to its philosophy of being “the car shop loved by everyone”, the company provides comprehensive, one-stop services, including vehicle sales, purchases, maintenance, and insurance n...

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Tokyo, NEXON Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the production, development, and publishing of online games. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon is a constituent of the Nikkei 225 index. The company operates a diverse portfolio of over 40 games, including iconic franchises such as MapleStory, Dungeon&Fighter, and Mabinogi, across multipl...

Founded in 1885 and headquartered in Tokyo, Fujikura Ltd. is a leading Japanese manufacturer of optical fibers, cables, and electronic components. Driven by its DNA of "Proactive Spirit" and "Fujikura Technology," the company operates under the mission of contributing to society through its "Tsunagu" (connecting) technologies™. Fujikura's business spans telecommunicatio...

AFC-HD AMS Life Science Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese company specializing in the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) production of high-quality health foods and cosmetics. Headquartered in Shizuoka, the company operates as a comprehensive conglomerate aiming to complete all operations internally, from R&D and manufacturing to retail sales, in close collaboration with its academic research...

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, established in 1907, is a world-leading global group headquartered in Japan. Under its corporate slogan, "Joy brings us together," the company leverages its foundational fermentation and biotechnology expertise to expand new joys of "Food and Well-being" and contribute to a joyful society. Kirin has built a unique business portfolio consisting of fo...

Nippon Coke & Engineering Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese resources and materials manufacturer specializing in the production and sale of high-quality coke essential for steelmaking. The company maintains a close strategic alliance with major partners Nippon Steel Corporation (holding a 22.6% stake) and Sumitomo Corporation (19.4%). Its diversified portfolio includes the Coke business, Fuel an...

Mitsubishi Corporation, established in 1954, is one of Japan's leading comprehensive trading companies. With a global network spanning approximately 76 countries, it operates across diverse sectors including environmental energy, materials, metal resources, social infrastructure, mobility, and the food industry. Recently, the company has transitioned its business model from traditional trading...

Established in 2015, FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES LTD. is a leading global food service company operating multiple brands, including the flagship revolving sushi chain "Sushiro," sushi izakaya "Sugidama," and traditional sushi brands "Kyotaru" and "Sushi Misaki". Guided by the vision "Discovering new tastiness, Sharing moments of joy," the company has expanded...

Established in 1938 and headquartered in Obu City, Aichi Prefecture, Aisan Industry Co., Ltd. is a global automotive parts manufacturer. The company specializes in the development and production of engine fuel and intake/exhaust system components, such as fuel pump modules and throttle bodies, with Toyota Motor Corporation as its primary customer. Renowned for its advanced environmental technologi...

Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Iwata, Japan, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer of transportation equipment. Guided by its corporate mission to be a "Kando Creating Company" and the slogan "Revs your Heart," Yamaha aims to provide experiences that exceed customer expectations. Its diverse business portfolio includes land mobility products like motorcycles and ATV...

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...