by Akane Hashimoto
Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities
Why American Cars Don’t Do Well in Japan – It’s not so much a technological difference as a cultural one
“May look like an old economy, but it is true, distribution channels are very powerful in Japan.”
Cash-hoarding companies are still a problem for Japan
“Akira Matsumoto, chairman of food group Calbee, declared at an OECD conference last month that his governance priorities were customers first, followed by employees, then the community, with shareholders trailing in fourth place.”
Most Japanese firms not interested in corporate governance stock indexes- Reuters poll
“Companies committed to best practices shouldn’ t care about ESG which is more like negative check lists.”
Origins of investor stewardship and the Japan code
“Interesting read comparing UK and Japan case.”
Business
Japan’s top two lavatory-makers are at last making inroads overseas
Policy (BOJ)
Japan’s balance sheet imbalance
Business??
Japan’s biggest banks prepare for massive downsizing and cost overhauls