In this segment of Mōsate Wakaran—a series that revisits questions and lingering uncertainties from viewers of Mōsate and Mōsate Premium—we take a closer look at the recent meteoric rise of AI stocks.
Some of Japan’s leading companies are stepping up efforts to tackle the gender pay gap, even as the country continues to rank the lowest among G7 nations on this issue. A new corporate ranking published by Nikkei Cross Woman highlights firms that are actively working to reduce disparities—not by listing companies with zero wage gaps, but by evaluating how seriously they are addressing the root causes and disclosing detailed strategies for change.
NTT Docomo is set to acquire major online bank Sumishin SBI Net Bank as it prepares to enter the banking sector, marking a significant shift for the mobile carrier as it looks to catch up with rivals in the growing financial services space.
Japan’s three largest banking groups have all reported record net profits for the past fiscal year, with their combined earnings nearing 4 trillion yen.
Japan has always supported innovation, and this is even more true in the digitalized age.
In Japan’s urban housing market, real estate prices continue to rise, with the average price of a newly built condominium in Tokyo’s 23 wards exceeding 100 million yen in fiscal 2024.
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group says it will leave an international group that fights climate change. It is the first Japanese company to do so. (NHK)
US prominent investor Warren Buffett has written that he is looking to increase his company's holdings in Japan's five largest trading houses in his annual letter to shareholders. (NHK)
Banks are engaged in an intense battle to attract deposits, pushing interest rates higher. While savings account holders may benefit from increased interest earnings, rising rates also mean heavier mortgage burdens and potential rent hikes.
Japan has set a new record for inbound tourists, with 33.38 million visitors from January to November this year, surpassing the previous high in 2019. Tokyo’s Asakusa district remains a popular destination, drawing large crowds of international visitors.
Japan's first luxury cruise ship, where all rooms are suites, has departed Yokohama Port for its maiden voyage.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has ordered four major insurance companies — Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, Sompo Japan, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance, and Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance — to pay fines totaling over 2 billion yen for collaborating to discuss estimates and bid amounts, leading to premium increases.
Shinjuku, Japan’s largest entertainment district, is currently undergoing redevelopment. Tokyo University's Geography Club recently delved into the secrets of Shinjuku’s unique landscape and its role in shaping the district’s history.
Starting October 1, Japan's major banks will raise their variable mortgage rates, sparking a surge in demand at housing sales sites.
A new hotel targeting long-stay foreign visitors has been completed in Tokyo's Tsukiji area, as the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan continues to rise at a record pace.
Lime, the world’s largest electric scooter-sharing service, has announced a collaboration with a major insurance company to pursue a full-scale entry into the Japanese market.
Families gathered at the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal in Koto Ward, Tokyo, to participate in an event featuring maritime activities, including boarding survey vessels of the Japan Coast Guard and cargo ships of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) will reduce transfer fees for individual customers starting in October. When using an ATM with a cash card to transfer funds to another SMBC account, the fee will be lowered from 110 yen to free.
The proposal to sell shares of Oriental Land was rejected at Keisei Electric Railway's shareholders meeting, despite being pushed by a UK investment fund.
The long-standing seniority-based system in Japanese companies is being phased out. Many have considered it natural to rise with age, but there have been times when people desired recognition based on ability. With this deeply ingrained system now under review, will the decision by a major bank change Japan's corporate culture?
Long-term interest rates rose, with the yield on newly issued 10-year government bonds in the Tokyo bond market reaching 1.075% at one point, 0.04% higher than the previous day's closing rate. This marks the highest level in about 12 years.
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. has revealed that customer information from their auto insurance policies was leaked to competing companies.
The financial results of Japan's five major trading companies for the fiscal year ending March 2024 shows Mitsui & Co. has surpassed Mitsubishi Corporation to top the list with a net profit exceeding one trillion yen, while Sumitomo Corporation struggled with significant impairment losses. Although these companies have benefited from the weakening yen, the situation is more complex than it appears.
In Japan, where women's salaries remain at about three-quarters of men's, the government initiated a new project team on April 24 focused on rectifying gender pay disparities.
Sumitomo Corporation is making a bold move into the healthcare business in Malaysia. They have acquired a local clinic operator with plans to expand its network to 100 facilities and transform it into a consolidated subsidiary. By 2026, the Japanese group aims to triple the number of facilities and enhance primary healthcare services.