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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

Japan Chip Stocks Soar as Kokusai Electric Emerges as a New Semiconductor Star

Kioxia, Disco and Tokyo Electron continue their remarkable rallies, while Kokusai Electric jumps 22% as analysts forecast explosive earnings growth.

Jun 14 • Dividend Hike

Tokyo Electron Nears Record High as AI Demand Drives Growth Expectations

Tokyo Electron (TSE: 8035) is up 75% in 2026 and approaching a record high as analysts forecast more than 30% revenue growth for FY2027.

Jun 9 • Dividend Hike

Fujikura Hits Record High After 6-for-1 Stock Split

Japan sees more than 60 Stock Splits in first quarter of 2026

Apr 15 • Dividend Hike

Three Dividend Heroes Delisted in Japan as Wave of Takeovers Continues

SCSK, Saint-Care and Sumitomo Densetsu exit the market with strong dividend growth records

Apr 11 • Dividend Hike

Recent posts

Toyota Motor leads all dividend stocks in Japan

The biggest dividend payers in Japan: 26 companies paying more than $1 billion annually

Apr 6 • Dividend Hike

Tokio Marine Holdings is a dividend growth machine

Insurer from Japan jumps another 14.6% as Berkshire Hathaway takes 2.5% stake

Mar 25 • Dividend Hike

Humanoid Robots: A High-Growth AI Market — And Why Harmonic Drive and FANUC Matter

Physical AI is scaling toward a trillion-dollar opportunity, with Japanese robotics leaders positioned in the hardware backbone.

Feb 23 • 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

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