Focused Thinking
Japan is a story of fascinating contrasts. To unlock the opportunities and understand how the story will continue to unfold, it requires an expert in the region – to connect the history with the future.
Central Banks
A consumption tax moratorium and a weak yen might encourage the BOJ to raise interest rates sooner and more often
3 min read | January 2026
Japan in focus
Jun Yunoki, Prime Product Delta One Sales at Nomura, sat down with seasoned investment professionals at the Nomura Alternatives Forum 2025 in Tokyo to explore the latest Japan investment strategies.
3 min read | December 2025
Annual Outlook
Nomura’s Japan economists and strategists discuss their views on the Japan economy in the year to come
4 min read | December 2025
Japan in focus
How to raise 150 trillion yen in investments to help Japan achieve a green transition and maintain economic growth.
3 min read | November 2025
Japan in focus
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her new administration launch Sanaenomics
3 min read | October 2025
Japan in focus
How the woman chosen to lead Japan’s incumbent political party could affect markets and the economy.
3 min read | October 2025
Japan in focus
Japan’s 100-year-old companies demonstrate strength through continuous transformation.
3 min read | July 2025
Japan in focus
Ten ways the Japanese economy is moving toward greater alignment with other developed economies.
4 min read | June 2025
Japan in focus
The number of outstanding shares in the Japanese equity market is decreasing as the unwinding of cross-shareholdings continues.
3 min read | May 2025
Japan in focus
The year 2025 could be a turning point for long-term economic change.
3 min read | May 2025
Japan in focus
The emergence of generative AI represents a springboard for economic growth and digital transformation for Japan.
3 min read | January 2025
Economics
Companies in Japan have been on a long march towards becoming technology leaders
3 min read | December 2024
Annual Outlook
Nomura’s Japan economists and strategists outline what’s on the horizon as the market returns to normal
4 min read | December 2024
Economics
As corporate governance reforms take hold in Japan, companies are changing how they manage some of their key business relationships.
4 min read | September 2024