Japan Equity Style: Value vs. Growth — What Has Worked in the 2020s
A look at how Japan's value/growth rotation has played out post-Abenomics, including the TOPIX Value vs. Growth indices and where foreign flows have concentrated.
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Japan Dividend Stocks for Foreign Investors: Yields, Payout Dates, and Withholding Tax
Japan pays higher dividend yields than most of Asia. How to find them, when they pay, and how the 20.315%…
How to Buy Japanese Stocks From the US, UK, or EU: Brokers, ADRs, and Direct Access
A practical guide for non-Japanese retail investors — direct TSE access, ADR alternatives, broker comparison, currency conversion, and tax-treaty considerations.
Japan Stock Sectors in 2026: Where the TOPIX Growth Is Concentrated
A sector-by-sector breakdown of the TOPIX — which industries are gaining weight, why exporters dominate, and the structural shifts reshaping…
Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Prime Market Explained: What It Means for Foreign Investors
The TSE Prime tier is Japan's answer to the S&P 500 — a curated list of ~1,600 companies with the…
The Yen Carry Trade Explained: How Low BOJ Rates Move Global Markets
When Japanese rates are near zero, global investors borrow yen to buy higher-yielding assets. How this trade works, why it…
iDeCo vs. NISA: Japan’s Two Tax-Advantaged Accounts Compared
iDeCo and NISA both offer tax breaks but serve different purposes. Contribution limits, withdrawal rules, employer match, and the case…
TOPIX ETF vs. Nikkei 225 ETF: Which Japan Index Fund Should You Buy in 2026?
A side-by-side comparison of the two flagship Japan equity indices — constituents, sector weights, performance, fees, and which fits which…
Japan REITs (J-REITs) Explained: How They Work and Where They Fit in a NISA Portfolio
J-REITs are Tokyo-listed real-estate trusts yielding 3.5–5% with monthly dividends. Here is how the structure, tax treatment, and NISA eligibility…
USD/JPY and Japanese Stocks: How Currency Moves Affect Your Portfolio
How USD/JPY movements drive Japanese stock performance — exporters, ADRs, BOJ policy, and what it means for your portfolio.