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Japan in focus

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.

Japan in focus

Nomura Investment Forum: Using Generative AI in Japan’s Financial Sector

The emergence of generative AI represents a springboard for economic growth and digital transformation for Japan.

3 min read | January 2025

Economics

Nomura Investment Forum: Slow Does Not Mean Stagnant for Japanese Companies

Companies in Japan have been on a long march towards becoming technology leaders

3 min read | December 2024

Annual Outlook

Japan Macro Outlook 2025

Nomura’s Japan economists and strategists outline what’s on the horizon as the market returns to normal

4 min read | December 2024

Economics

Japan Cross-Shareholdings Enter a Dynamic New Era

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

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Japan Pioneered Transition Bonds but Needs Demand to Grow the Market

Japan's adoption of transition bonds to support heavy industry means that it now accounts for nearly 70% of global issuance

3 min read | September 2024

Economics

Indian opportunities spice up Japanese corporate growth strategies

India is highly complementary to Japan in view of its rapid economic growth and rich talent pool.

3 min read | April 2024

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Japan Regional Banks Target Zero Day Options to Escape Zero Yields

Japan’s regional banks are turning to zero-day options linked to the S&P 500 index in their hunt for yield

3 min read | April 2024

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How Overseas Investors are Using Options to Play Japan Equities

Overseas investor interest in Japan’s resurgent growth story is boosting demand for equity derivatives on undervalued stocks as ongoing corporate governance reforms take the market higher.

3 min read | February 2024

Annual Outlook

Nomura Investment Forum: Japan Macro Outlook 2024

Nomura’s Japan economists and strategists outline what’s on the horizon after a relatively strong year.

4 min read | December 2023

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Japan Price Hikes Shows Resilience Against Deflation

Corporate pricing behavior in Japan continues to adjust in positive ways, with growing price-setting flexibility leading to greater resilience against deflation.

3 min read | October 2023

Japan in focus

Japan Stocks to Sustain Allure amid Structural and Policy Reforms

A confluence of factors from strong domestic demand and price hikes to increased foreign investor interest, are likely to boost Japan stocks as bigger profits continue through 2024.

4 min read | September 2023

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Japan’s Economy Wakes Up as Alarm Clocks Trigger Growth Boost

We previously explored the major events that led to a decades-long deflationary spiral in Japan. Here, we lay out how Japan’s economy can wake from its slumber by focusing on four main themes, (1) human resources strategy; (2) software investment; (3) entrenching a price-hiking culture; and (4) governance reforms.

5 min read | August 2023

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Japan’s Three Lost Decades – Escaping Deflation

Investor interest in the Japanese economy is increasing globally, due to expectations of an end to deflation. We summarize the major events that led to a decades-long deflationary spiral.

4 min read | July 2023

Economics

Nomura Investment Forum: Japan Macro Outlook 2023

Nomura’s Japan economists and strategists outline what’s on the horizon as the country opens up.

5 min read | December 2022

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