Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets, JapanConsuming

Michael Causton

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets

Real Insight on Japanese Consumer Markets

JapanConsuming

JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, JapanConsuming has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors. As well as a highly regarded monthly report on the market, JapanConsuming produces in-depth reports on retail sectors, seminars on key trends and telephone consulting to investors on trends and retailers.

JapanConsuming was founded by Michael Causton and Roy Larke. 

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lawson-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1040:1" rel="noopener">Lawson Inc (2651 JP)</a> has confirmed it will list its upscale supermarket subsidiary, Seijo Ishii early next year.</li>
<li>Seijo leads in premium supermarket retailing and is growing as fast as the wealth market does, with plenty of room left to expand.</li>
<li>Seijo Ishii is now building its own production and import capabilities to increase originality and could begin to challenge even some of their larger rivals.</li>
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Lawson Inc (2651 JP) has confirmed it will list its upscale supermarket subsidiary, Seijo Ishii early next year.
Seijo leads in premium supermarket retailing and is growing as fast as the wealth market does, with plenty of room left to expand.
Seijo Ishii is now building its own production and import capabilities to increase originality and could begin to challenge even some of their larger rivals.


Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Tech and Semi's rebounding sharply which should see related names in JP trade better after yesterdays persistent weakness.</li>
<li>Da Vinci procedures seeing strong growth...will Sysmex's Hinotori also fly? </li>
<li>Tourist numbers surging in JP should see YTD losers back in the spotlight.</li>
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Tech and Semi's rebounding sharply which should see related names in JP trade better after yesterdays persistent weakness.
Da Vinci procedures seeing strong growth...will Sysmex's Hinotori also fly? 
Tourist numbers surging in JP should see YTD losers back in the spotlight.


Japan Morning Connection: CPI to the Rescue for Risk-On Growth Style Plays

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>JPX-Nikkei 400 is composed of common stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a free-float-adjusted capped index composed of 400 constituents.</li>
<li>The annual index review takes place in August every year. We look at the latest rankings of potential ADDs/DELs every month.</li>
<li>Below is a look at the rankings of potential ADDs/DELs for the JPX-Nikkei 400 August 2025 rebalance based on trading data as of end-<em>December</em> 2024.</li>
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JPX-Nikkei 400 is composed of common stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a free-float-adjusted capped index composed of 400 constituents.
The annual index review takes place in August every year. We look at the latest rankings of potential ADDs/DELs every month.
Below is a look at the rankings of potential ADDs/DELs for the JPX-Nikkei 400 August 2025 rebalance based on trading data as of end-December 2024.


Quiddity JPX-Nikkei 400 Rebal 2025: End-Dec 2024 Ranks

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<li>Further tech weakness in the US as markets brace for a more inflationary outlook.</li>
<li>Isetan Mitsukoshi numbers and new MTP should end recent underperformance.</li>
<li>Excessive Nintendo weakness on PIF cutting holdings a chance to buy ahead of new NSW announcement.</li>
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Further tech weakness in the US as markets brace for a more inflationary outlook.
Isetan Mitsukoshi numbers and new MTP should end recent underperformance.
Excessive Nintendo weakness on PIF cutting holdings a chance to buy ahead of new NSW announcement.


Japan Morning Connection: Softbank Further Consolidating Its AI Focus

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

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<li>Today, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/takashimaya-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:370:1" rel="noopener">Takashimaya (8233 JP)</a> reported Q2 earnings, a dividend hike, upward revisions to the FY26 MTMP, and a decent-sized buyback to raise leverage levels and ROE.</li>
<li>The company is yen-sensitive both in overseas retail and domestic department stores on inbound traffic. One could imagine future issues. </li>
<li>The register looks like it is quite open. It is not. That is worth considering now and in future.</li>
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Today, Takashimaya (8233 JP) reported Q2 earnings, a dividend hike, upward revisions to the FY26 MTMP, and a decent-sized buyback to raise leverage levels and ROE.
The company is yen-sensitive both in overseas retail and domestic department stores on inbound traffic. One could imagine future issues. 
The register looks like it is quite open. It is not. That is worth considering now and in future.


Takashimaya (8233 JP) Decent Earnings, BIG Buyback (Odd Register Dynamics)

Japan

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. is a holding company established through a merger of Mitsukoshi and Isetan. The group operates department stores nationwide, selling clothing, foods, household goods, cosmetics and general merchandise.

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Tech and Semi's rebounding should be positive for related JP names. Da Vinci procedures show strong numbers - what of Hinotori? JP tourist numbers...

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Quiddity JPX-Nikkei 400 Rebal 2025: End-Dec 2024 Ranks

The LONGs have outperformed the SHORTs by 3.1% in December 2024. The HIGH and MED potential ADDs could continue to outperform the HIGH and MED...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Japan Morning Connection: Softbank Further Consolidating Its AI Focus

Tech weaknes continues in the US, new numbers from Isetan Mitsukoshi should end recent underperformance and Nintendo weakness offer opportunities...

Andrew Jackson

Takashimaya (8233 JP) Decent Earnings, BIG Buyback (Odd Register Dynamics)

Takashimaya today announced H1 earnings, higher divs, a small upward shift in the MTMP, and a buyback. The trick to the buyback is in the register....

Travis Lundy

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Lawson Confirms Seijo Ishii IPO

Lawson plans to list its upscale supermarket subsidiary Seijo Ishii. The latter is one of the best supermarket operators in the country and is...

Michael Causton

Japan Morning Connection: CPI to the Rescue for Risk-On Growth Style Plays

​Tech and Semi's rebounding should be positive for related JP names. Da Vinci procedures show strong numbers - what of Hinotori? JP tourist numbers...

Andrew Jackson

Quiddity JPX-Nikkei 400 Rebal 2025: End-Dec 2024 Ranks

The LONGs have outperformed the SHORTs by 3.1% in December 2024. The HIGH and MED potential ADDs could continue to outperform the HIGH and MED...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Japan Morning Connection: Softbank Further Consolidating Its AI Focus

Tech weaknes continues in the US, new numbers from Isetan Mitsukoshi should end recent underperformance and Nintendo weakness offer opportunities...

Andrew Jackson

Takashimaya (8233 JP) Decent Earnings, BIG Buyback (Odd Register Dynamics)

Takashimaya today announced H1 earnings, higher divs, a small upward shift in the MTMP, and a buyback. The trick to the buyback is in the register....

Travis Lundy

Tech and Semi's rebounding should be positive for related JP names. Da Vinci procedures show strong numbers - what of Hinotori? JP tourist numbers...