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Japan’s Unique Compensation System: How It Differs from Other Countries

Discover Japan’s unique compensation system, including its biannual bonuses, monthly salaries, and cultural practices. Learn how it differs from other countries’ salary systems.

2025.12.08

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Quick and Easy Read: Latest Ito En Earnings Summary with Domestic & Global Competitor Analysis

A concise and easy-to-read summary of Ito En's financial results for fiscal 2026 Q1, including revenue, profit, and EPS figures. The report also provides an overview of domestic and global competitors, trends in the Japanese beverage market, and insights into growth opportunities for investors and industry professionals.

2025.12.01

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Japan’s Major Companies Are Undergoing a “Quiet Structural Shift”— My Perspective on Dentsu, Hakuhodo, SoftBank, and Shiseido

Major Japanese companies like Dentsu, Hakuhodo, and SoftBank are consolidating subsidiaries, while Shiseido expands early retirement programs. I explore how foreign investors and Tokyo Stock Exchange PBR pressures are driving this “quiet structural shift” in Japan’s corporate landscape.

2025.11.28

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When Healthy Firms Fall Apart: The Silent Push from Shareholders in Japan

Financially healthy Japanese companies can still face quiet restructuring or dissolution driven by shareholder intentions. Learn why and how this happens.

2025.11.27

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Welfare and Employee Benefits in Japan’s Top Companies: Toyota, Sony, and Nintendo

Explore the welfare programs of Toyota, Sony, and Nintendo. From housing, meals, childcare, and caregiving support to financial benefits, discover how top Japanese companies support employees.

2025.11.26

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TV COUNTS ON 40+ ADULTS, COMPANIES CUT THEM —A CLEAR PARADOX

The Japanese TV industry relies on viewers over 40, while major companies target the same group for early retirement. This article explores the resulting paradox and its impact on media and corporate culture.

2025.11.25

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How Corporate Cost Structures Have Changed Over the Past 10 Years: A Comparative Analysis; Toyota, SMFG, and Asahi Group

Corporate cost structure analysis of Toyota, SMFG, and Asahi from 2014–2024, highlighting R&D, digital investments, efficiency-driven cost reductions, and profit trends across industries.

2025.11.23

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Looking Back at Dentsu’s Acquisition of Aegis: Background Edition

On November 14, 2025, Dentsu Group announced its Q3 results. This article revisits the 2013 Aegis acquisition, exploring the challenges of globalization, digital transformation, and post-merger integration.

2025.11.22

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Looking Back at Dentsu’s Acquisition of Aegis: The Downfall (Goodwill Impairment Edition)

Explore why Dentsu's 2013 acquisition of Aegis faced challenges. Learn about delayed profit recovery, goodwill impairments, and the key factors behind the failed strategy.

2025.11.22

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