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FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Prudential Financial Tower in Newark, New Jersey
BUSINESS / Companies
May 6, 2026
Prudential profit rises even as firm grapples with Japan pause
Prudential had paused life insurance sales in Japan for three months to restore trust after an investigation showed employee misconduct cost clients an estimated $20 million.
Japan has cut dependence on the Middle East for its liquefied natural gas in recent years, but utilities remain exposed to the cost of importing fuel.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 1, 2026
Japanese utilities withhold earnings guidance amid fuel volatility
The war in the Middle East has driven a 70% increase in LNG prices in Asia, while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
Nissan Motor shares have jumped after the company raised its earnings outlook, supported by lower emissions-related costs, currency gains and better cost control.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 28, 2026
Nissan shares rise after carmaker revises forecast for profit instead of loss
The firm cited the removal of U.S. emissions-related charges, a favorable foreign-exchange impact and improved cost performance.
Toyota all-new RAV4 SUVs are displayed during its world premiere event in Tokyo in May last year.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 27, 2026
Toyota sees sales decline as Iran conflict looms over operations
Global sales in March — including those of subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino — fell 5.8% from a year earlier to 983,126 units.
Nomura Holdings has been benefiting from volatile global markets and a boom in investing and dealmaking at home, but the coming quarters may provide a test for the firm as the Iran war puts a strain on the global economy.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 27, 2026
Nomura stock hit after research affiliate writedown and Europe loss
The results overshadowed a second straight year of record earnings for Japan’s biggest brokerage.
Net income rose 2.7% from a year earlier to ¥73.9 billion in the three months ended March 31, Nomura Holdings said Friday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 24, 2026
Nomura posts record full-year profit on Japan market rebound
Japan’s biggest brokerage has been benefiting from volatile global markets and a boom in investing and dealmaking at home.
Lawson's efficient product ordering using artificial intelligence contributed to cost reductions in the previous fiscal year, leading to record highs in operating revenue and net profit.
BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2026
Lawson and FamilyMart post record operating profits
According to its consolidated financial results, Lawson saw its core operating profit rise 7.0% from the previous year to ¥112.3 billion.
A Uniqlo store in Tokyo. Fast Retailing has raised its full-year operating profit forecast on strong Uniqlo demand in the U.S. and Europe, supported by ongoing growth in Japan.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 9, 2026
Fast Retailing raises profit outlook on robust global demand and Japan sales
The results highlight how Uniqlo’s growth is increasingly driven by overseas markets, particularly the U.S. and Europe
The Mitsukoshi department store in Tokyo. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings saw duty-free sales rise 5.4% in March, in line with a 5.5% increase in overall sales.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 1, 2026
Japan’s department store duty-free sales rebound as China-driven slump eases
The gains mark a shift for the stores, which had endured consecutive months of declining duty-free sales amid lingering tensions with China.
Toyota’s global sales in February fell 2.3% from last year to 806,905 units.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 30, 2026
Toyota sales fall, while Japan’s automakers brace for Iran impact
The carmaker was hurt by aggressive competition in electric vehicles in China and weak demand at home in Japan.
Honda will cancel the development and launch of three electric vehicle models that had been planned for North America.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 12, 2026
Honda warns of ¥2.5 trillion charge on global EV downturn
The carmaker said Thursday that it would cancel the development and launch of three EV models that had been planned for North America.
Toyota CEO Koji Sato (left) and Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon in early February. In April, Kon will become CEO.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 20, 2026
Making CFOs CEOs a growing trend in Japan
The expertise of chief financial officers is needed as corporations are pushed to improve financial performance.
Olympus stock dropped as much as 11% in early Tokyo trading Monday, the biggest intraday decline since June 2025.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 16, 2026
Olympus drops after full-year operating income forecast cut
The Japanese medical device maker cut its outlook to between ¥75 billion and ¥87 billion, taking into account progress up to the third quarter.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son (left) and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attend an event in Tokyo in February 2025. SoftBank’s investment gain on OpenAI stood at an estimated $19.8 billion as of December.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 13, 2026
SoftBank swings to profit on valuation boost from OpenAI bet
As of December, SoftBank’s investment gain on OpenAI stood at an estimated $19.8 billion.
Nissan intends to reduce the number of its vehicle production plants from 17 to 10 by March 2028, and is targeting 20,000 job cuts worldwide by that date.
BUSINESS
Feb 12, 2026
Struggling Nissan forecasts $4.2 billion full-year net loss
The company sharply lowered the forecast for its annual operating loss to ¥60 billion, citing the acceleration of its restructuring measures.
Shiseido's stock surged as much as 15% in Tokyo trading on Thursday, the biggest intraday gain since May 2018.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 12, 2026
Robust earnings set off Shiseido’s biggest stock rally in almost eight years
Once a formidable global challenger, Shiseido is cutting costs, prioritizing core brands and adjusting its lineup amid its toughest business conditions in decades.
Mitsubishi Motors kept unchanged its net profit estimate of ¥10 billion for the year.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 6, 2026
Mitsubishi Motors incurs loss in April-December on U.S. tariffs
The company kept unchanged its net profit estimate of ¥10 billion for the year.
Nippon Steel is forecasting a ¥70 billion net loss for the fiscal year through next month, up from ¥60 billion, partly due to a fire that broke out at a plant in Muroran, Hokkaido, last December.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 6, 2026
Nippon Steel projects larger full-year loss than expected
The steelmaker is now projecting a consolidated net loss of ¥70 billion as consequences of a fire at a plant in Muroran, Hokkaido, hit its bottom line.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 video game consoles are on display at the Tokyo Game Show in the city of Chiba in September last year.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 5, 2026
Sony hikes profit outlook after resilient holiday-quarter sales
The Japanese conglomerate now expects operating profit of ¥1.54 trillion in the year through March, up from its previous forecast of ¥1.43 trillion.
Panasonic Holdings now projects an operating profit of ¥290 billion, down from its previous estimate of ¥320 billion, while net profit is forecast at ¥240 billion, compared with ¥260 billion previously.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 5, 2026
Panasonic cuts profit estimates on restructuring costs
The company’s operating profit is now projected at ¥290 billion, down from its previous estimate of ¥320 billion.
China’s demand for Soviet-style apartments shows limits to revival
Apartments built during a Soviet Union-inspired construction drive in the 1970s and 1980s tend to suffer from poor insulation and outdated plumbing, but they are seeing a revival in interest due to their attractive locations.
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
The aggressive mouse (left) used in the experiment and a mouse defending itself
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Zentoshin served around 200,000 shops, many of which rely on early payments to maintain cash flow, raising concerns over their financial stability following the disruption.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
Lenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
The financial failure of Osaka-based Zentoshin has left 63 creditors with claims totaling ¥115.16 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research.
Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
Miwa Yanagi’s “Elevator Girl House” series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
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