All Japan articles
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Asset Manager NewsCharter Hall secures new capital partnership with Tokyo Tatemono and UBS Asset Management
Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce it has established a new investment partnership with Tokyo Tatemono Co. and UBS Asset Management, on behalf of their clients, for a portfolio of high-quality Industrial & Logistics assets across Australia’s east coast with an end value of $1.2 billion.
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Asset Manager NewsNozomi Energy reaches financial close on 196MWh Nozu battery energy storage project in Japan
TOKYO, 14 September 2026: Nozomi Energy, a leading Japanese renewable energy platform backed by Actis, today announced that it has reached financial close for the Nozu Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)…
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PodcastA New Growth Plane for Japanese Equities
Japanese equities have undergone one of the most significant re-ratings in the developed world — but the story is evolving. The early phase was about leaner balance sheets and better capital management.
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White papersJapan for the Long Haul
Don’t let recent market volatility distract from the long-term fundamentals. We think another stage of growth is likely on its way.
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White papersAsia Pacific real estate outlook – Edition June 2026
Uncertainty tightens its grip on markets
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White papersJapan for the Long Haul
Don’t let recent market volatility distract from the long-term fundamentals. We think another stage of growth is likely on its way.
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White papersJapan’s Cold Storage Boom: A Flurry of New Investment
The Japanese logistics market has transformed drastically over the past 15 years, and investors have benefitted.
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White papersA new phase for Japanese equity investment
Factors such as persistent yen depreciation and short-term, stimulus-oriented fiscal measures have historically played a significant role in shaping valuations and investment styles in Japanese equities. However, signs are emerging that these structural premises are gradually changing.
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White papersReforms and reflation: unlocking Japanese equity upside
The Japanese equity market has underperformed for many years and has traded at a lower price-to-book (P/B) valuation than global peers. This discount has been warranted because return-on-equity (ROE) has been lower, reflecting an inflated denominator: balance sheets are overly large.
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White papersJapan’s Paradigm Shift
A landslide electoral mandate could speed up reforms, support domestic demand and push corporate cash into higher returns—key ingredients for a more durable re-rating of Japanese risk assets.
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White papersTakaichi’s landslide: Japan’s fiscal renaissance begins
With the LDP winning a two-thirds supermajority in the Lower House, ‘Sanaenomics’ has secured public endorsement.
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Asset Manager NewsHeitman Acquires Nine Asset Residential Portfolio in Fukuoka, Japan
Heitman LLC (“Heitman”), a global real estate investment management firm, today announced the acquisition of a nine-asset residential portfolio in Fukuoka, Japan.
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Asset Manager NewsHeitman Acquires Tosu Central Distribution Center in Fukuoka Logistics Hub
Heitman LLC (“Heitman”), a global real estate investment management firm, today announced the acquisition of the Tosu Central Distribution Center (“Tosu Central DC”), located within one of Kyushu’s prime logistics hubs.
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White papersJapan bond yields on the rise
Yields on Japan’s two‑year bonds touched their highest levels since 2007, on market expectations of a rate hike later this month. While the short end (2‑year) is more sensitive to policy‑rate moves, yields on 10‑year and 30‑year bonds have also risen amid concerns about the government’s expansionary fiscal policy and high public‑debt levels.
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White papersMacro brief: Ten talking points on Japan for 2026 and beyond
The October election of Japan’s first female prime minister promises to bring greater dynamism to society. All eyes are now on Sanae Takaichi’s focus on more expansionary fiscal and monetary policies.
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White papersJapan’s Fiscal Reset: Responsible Expansion in a New Political Era
As policy priorities evolve, Japan’s focus on “responsible fiscal expansion” could reshape bond dynamics.
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White papersMacro Brief: Can Korea follow in Japan’s footsteps to unlock shareholder value?
Over the past decade, shareholder returns in Asia have lagged behind the US, driving capital and attention westward, and highlighting the need for change.
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PodcastPivot Points: Rediscovering Europe, Japan and Emerging Markets
Amid shifting global market currents, investors are reassessing where the most compelling opportunities lie beyond the US. Shifts in earnings trajectories, valuation dispersion, and evolving policy signals are reshaping the risk-reward across regions and asset classes, prompting a fresh look at how to balance exposures.
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White papersJapanese politics: Brinkmanship or break-up?
The Komeito Party’s announcement of its withdrawal from its 25-year coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has caused political uncertainty in Japan. Carl Vine, Co-Head of Asia Pacific Equities, explores historical precedents and considers the potential political and market implications of this split.
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White papersJapanese dividends: The trend is your friend
Dividends in Japan have been growing in the past decade, and the trend is accelerating. Carl Vine, Co-Head of Asia Pacific Equities, explains why dividend growth is a compelling element of the Japan “reform” story – and why he believes the trend is set to continue.
