Archive - KonichiValue Japan

Japan is Awesome at Inventing, but Suck at Implementing

Oh Japan… You are so fun, wacky, and full of potential, and yet you keep squabbling your amazing potential away.

May 4 •

April 2025

What Toilet Should I Buy?

My friend Oskar and I stormed more than ten Japanese toilet showrooms on a relentless quest to uncover a throne fit for a king!

Apr 25 •

Why I am buying TOTO (5332.T) & Daikin (6367.T) during Trump’s tariff turmoil

Please note: This analysis is for informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice.

Apr 16 •

[Sunday read – revisited] Four japanese stocks I'll buy when markets panic

These companies can handle almost any storm; even Trump’s "Liberation Day" tariffs

Apr 6 •

Frenemies No More? How Trump’s Tariffs Might Push China and Japan Into Each Other’s Arms

This article is fresh off the presses, just like the "Liberation Day" tariffs unleashed by President Trump on April 2, 2025.

Apr 4 •

March 2025

How Japan Created the World’s Most Profitable Infrastructure

Japan's debt is sky-high, but its infrastructure is strikingly profitable

Mar 28 •

Investing in Ramen Stocks? Gift Holdings (9279.T) vs. Hiday Hidaka (7611.T)

Which Japanese ramen giant serves tastier returns?

Mar 21 •

ANA Holdings (9202.T): At P/E 10x, Bargain Opportunity or Value Trap?

"The quickest way to become a millionaire is to start as a billionaire and buy an airline." - Warren Buffett.

Mar 14 •

Sumitomo Forestry (1911): At P/E 8x, What is the Catch?

A closer look at the forest-rich construction giant and the factors behind its enticing valuation.

Mar 7 •

February 2025

Can I Ever Retire? Yes, Maybe in Japan!

I just wanted to start with a shoutout to my dear friend Ben at Retire Japan who writes extensively about this topic

Feb 28 •

How I donated to a Japanese charity and got it tax deducted

I’ve long wanted to help those in need in Japan, and a friend recently told me the government encourages this through tax incentives.

Feb 21 •

Japan’s Bubble-Burst: Why Sweden Recovered and Japan Didn’t

Disclaimer: This article reflects my personal experiences as someone born in Japan and raised in Sweden.

Feb 14 •

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