Should You Invest In Japanese E-sports?
Thinking Points Japanese law played a big part in the slow adoption of Japanese e-sports. However, the Japanese e-sports industry is now organized enough to issue professional licenses which help
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Have You Looked At Tokyo First Section Transfers Before?
Thinking Points An increase in buying demand through index inclusions is relatively common knowledge among well-known indices like the S&P 500. Western investors probably have not looked into similar approaches
Did You Miss Nintendo’s Switch Online Announcement Too? (TSE: 7974 Nintendo)
Thinking Points Nintendo (TSE: 7974) plans to launch its Switch Online service in September 2018. Many gamers and few investors seemed to notice the announcement. Investors ought to pay more
Net Net Deep Value Play Benefiting From Governance Reform – Ohmoto Gumi (TSE: 1793)
Thinking Points Profitable net net with $300mm USD market cap and manageable liquidity. 1/5 of shares in treasury and consistent dividend. Forecasted IRR at time of writing of 21% over
One Quick Way To Gauge Your Next Japanese Investment
Thinking Points Many investors looking into Japan focus on net-net screens, but probably want more. There is a lot of free valuable information packed into Japanese filings if you know
Life Robotics Acquisition Just Fanuc’s Latest Step Out Of Its Comfort Zone
Thinking Points Leading industrial robotics giant Fanuc (TSE: 6954) recently acquired Life Robotics with hopes to expand its addressable market. The acquisition is uncharacteristic of an internally-focused Fanuc, but so
Keiretsu Safe Haven Fading For Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (TSE: 7011)
Thinking Points Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (TSE: 7011) has faced strong headwinds in recent years. Like many of the Japanese Keiretsus (business groups), the Mitsubishi Keiretsu has been known to help
Expanding Japanese Hotel Concept Employs 60+% Less Labor
Thinking Points A new hotel brand under major travel agency HIS (TSE: 9603) is eyeing rapid expansion over the next 5 years. Dubbed the “strange” hotel, Henn na Hotel
26 Companies Exclusively Listed On The Fukuoka Stock Exchange
Thinking Points In continuation from last week’s difficult-to-access Sapporo Securities Exchange article, here is a list of 26 companies exclusively listed on the Fukuoka Stock Exchange. Fukuoka, the home to