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Investing in Japan: Everything you need to know

Why Japan’s stock market stands out for global investors with dividend growth, unique companies, stock splits and trading rules and many undiscovered…

Aug 29, 2025 • Dividend Hike

Nissan Chemical Shares Jump 17% After Strong Q3 Results and Record Dividend

Specialty materials drive earnings beat as shareholder returns remain elevated

Feb 10 • Dividend Hike

Lasertec comes with dividend shock and nasty earnings

Strong long-term dividend record remains, but 2026 marks a pause in payout growth

Feb 2

Disco Corp Hits All-Time High After Blowout Earnings

Disco Corp (TSE: 6146) surges to a record high as quarterly results far exceed expectations, triggering the maximum daily price move in Tokyo.

Jan 22 • Dividend Hike

Asahi Group Holdings – Unusually Large Dividend Increase of 21.5% in 2025

Decades of steady dividend growth continue as Asahi accelerates payouts despite a weak share-price history

Jan 20 • Dividend Hike

Recent posts

Envipro Holdings Surges Again as Dividend Stays Below Past Levels

Envipro Holdings (TSE: 5698) jumps nearly 20% despite weak results, while maintaining a 15-yen dividend for FY2026.

Jan 14 • Dividend Hike

Japan closes 2025 with a wave of stock splits on the final trading day

More than 30 Tokyo-listed companies split their shares on December 30, including SoftBank, Itochu, Bridgestone and Sapporo

Dec 31, 2025 • Dividend Hike

Japan’s Exceptional Dividend Increases in 2025

From 300% hikes to sustained triple-digit dividend growth

Dec 22, 2025 • Dividend Hike

Regional Education Leader Step Co (TSE: 9795) is Japan’s Newest Dividend Aristocrat

Steady Growth, High Margins and a Rising Dividend Track Record

Dec 10, 2025 • Dividend Hike

Japan’s space-tech firm QPS Holdings adopts new name and ticker TSE:464A

FY2026 forecast released: ¥4.0bn revenue, return to profit expected with ¥10.37 EPS

Dec 1, 2025 • Dividend Hike

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