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Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

Japan's Governance: Disclosure of Corporate Governance Report in English

Japan's Governance: Disclosure Factor for Annual General Shareholders Meeting and Investor Relations

Japan's Governance: TSE Prime Market Listing Requirements and Revised Corporate Governance Code

Japan's Governance: Founder Family Ownership / Case of Drugstore Industry

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

<p>In my previous article, "Human Rights Policy," I discussed the fact that the management of TamaHome (1419) has acted and behaved in a manner that is inconsistent with respect for human rights and is not in line with the "Human Rights Policy" posted on the company's website. It is not uncommon for Japanese companies to put too much emphasis on formalities and not enough on actual actions. I often see allegations of copy and paste in the corporate governance reports that the Tokyo Stock Exchange requires listed companies to submit.</p>

In my previous article, "Human Rights Policy," I discussed the fact that the management of TamaHome (1419) has acted and behaved in a manner that is inconsistent with respect for human rights and is not in line with the "Human Rights Policy" posted on the company's website. It is not uncommon for Japanese companies to put too much emphasis on formalities and not enough on actual actions. I often see allegations of copy and paste in the corporate governance reports that the Tokyo Stock Exchange requires listed companies to submit.

Japan's Governance: The Problem of Copy and Paste Allegations

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Japan's Governance: The Problem of Copy and Paste Allegations