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• Kioxia Holdings Corporation285A.TKioxia makes the flash memory chips that store photos, files, and data inside phones, laptops, and data centers.
• Synspective Inc.290A.TSynspective builds and operates small radar satellites and sells the pictures and monitoring data they produce to businesses and governments.
• Inpex Corporation1605.TInpex finds, pumps, and sells oil and natural gas around the world.
• Taisei Corporation1801.TTaisei builds big things in Japan — tunnels, bridges, office towers, and apartment buildings — and also develops real estate.
• Obayashi Corporation1802.TObayashi builds big things like tunnels, bridges, and buildings, and also develops real estate, mostly in Japan and increasingly overseas.
• Kajima Corporation1812.TKajima is a Japanese construction giant that builds buildings, roads, and other big projects, and also develops real estate.
• Daisue Construction Co., Ltd.1814Daisue Construction is a Japanese builder that constructs apartment buildings, commercial facilities, and other structures, mainly for clients in the Osaka region.
• Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.1925.TDaiwa House builds and sells houses, rental apartments, condominiums, and commercial and logistics buildings, mostly in Japan but also around the world.
• Sekisui House, Ltd.1928.TSekisui House designs and builds houses and rental housing, mostly in Japan but increasingly overseas.
• Morinaga & Co., Ltd.2201.TMorinaga makes and sells sweets, snacks, frozen desserts, and health products, mostly in Japan.
• Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.2206.TEzaki Glico makes and sells snacks, ice cream, dairy products, and food ingredients, mostly in Japan and increasingly overseas.
• Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.2269.TMeiji makes and sells everyday food and drink — yogurt, chocolate, milk, cheese and snacks — plus medicines and vaccines for hospitals and pharmacies.
• MEGMILK SNOW BRAND Co., Ltd.2270.TMegmilk Snow Brand makes and sells milk, dairy products, desserts, and even cattle feed and seeds, mostly in Japan.
• NH Foods Ltd.2282.TNH Foods sells ham, sausages, processed foods, meat, and marine and dairy products to consumers and businesses.
• Kakaku.com, Inc.2371.TKakaku.com runs popular Japanese websites that help people compare prices and reviews before they buy things and book restaurants and travel.
• M3, Inc.2413.TM3 runs a set of internet platforms that help doctors find medical information and help drug and device companies market to them.
• Sapporo Holdings Limited2501.TSapporo makes and sells beer, other alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and food, mainly in Japan and overseas.
• Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.2502.TAsahi makes and sells beer, other alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and food to people around the world.
• Kirin Holdings Company, Limited2503.TKirin makes and sells beer, soft drinks, food products, and pharmaceuticals to customers in Japan and around the world.
• Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.2579.TIt makes and sells Coca-Cola drinks and other beverages to people across Japan.
• Ito En, Ltd.2593.TIto En makes and sells green tea and other drinks, mostly in Japan, and is the country's best-known bottled tea company.
• Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.2607.TFuji Oil makes the hidden ingredients in everyday food — oils, fats, chocolate, cream, and soy protein — that food companies use to make their products taste and feel right.
• ASKUL Corporation2678.TASKUL sells office supplies, computers, furniture, food and cosmetics to businesses online, mostly in Japan.
• Ajinomoto Co., Inc.2802.TAjinomoto makes seasonings, frozen foods, amino acids, and pharmaceuticals for consumers and manufacturers around the world.
• Japan Tobacco Inc.2914Japan Tobacco sells cigarettes and other tobacco products around the world, and also runs a large prescription drug business and a frozen-food business.
• RIZAP GROUP, Inc.2928.TRIZAP sells fitness training, gym memberships, and beauty and health products to consumers in Japan.
• Bronco Billy Co., Ltd.3091.TBronco Billy runs a chain of casual steak and grill restaurants in Japan, serving affordable beef and hamburger meals.
• Vital KSK Holdings, Inc.3151.TIt buys medicines, test kits, and medical equipment from manufacturers and delivers them to hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics across Japan.
• Metaplanet Inc.3350.TMetaplanet runs a small chain of hotels in Japan and uses its cash to buy and hold Bitcoin.
• Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.3382.TSeven & i Holdings runs 7-Eleven convenience stores and other retail businesses in Japan and around the world.
• Saint Marc Holdings Co., Ltd.3395.TSaint Marc Holdings runs bakery restaurants, cafes, sushi bars, and noodle shops, mostly in Japan.
• Toray Industries, Inc.3402.TToray makes advanced materials like carbon fiber, films, and resins, plus fibers for clothing and industrial uses, and sells them to manufacturers around the world.
• Asahi Kasei Corporation3407.TAsahi Kasei makes specialty materials, housing, and healthcare products for industrial, construction, and medical customers around the world.
• SUMCO Corporation3436SUMCO makes the ultra-pure silicon wafers that computer chip makers build their chips on.
• Wacoal Holdings Corp.3591.TWacoal makes and sells women's underwear, lingerie, and clothing, mostly in Japan.
• NEXON Co., Ltd.3659.TNexon makes and publishes online video games, mostly free-to-play titles that earn money when players buy virtual items.
• Resonac Holdings Corporation4004.TResonac makes specialty chemicals and materials, especially the advanced materials that go into computer chips and electronics.
• Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited4005.TSumitomo Chemical makes and sells a wide range of chemicals, from plastics and petrochemicals to pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and materials for computer chips.
• Ibiden Co., Ltd.4062.TIbiden makes the specialized circuit boards and chip packages that sit inside computers, smartphones, and cars, plus ceramic parts for industry.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.4063.TShin-Etsu Chemical makes the ultra-pure silicon wafers that computer chips are built on, plus PVC plastic, silicones, photoresists, and rare earth magnets, and sells them to chipmakers and industrial customers around the world.
• Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation4091.TNippon Sanso makes and sells industrial, medical, and electronic gases and the equipment that goes with them, plus Thermos-brand insulated products, all over the world.
• Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.4307.TNomura Research Institute is a Japanese company that sells consulting and IT services — building and running computer systems and handling back-office work for banks, manufacturers, and government agencies.
• Mercari, Inc.4385.TMercari runs a smartphone app that lets people buy and sell used things, mainly in Japan and the US.
• Kao Corporation4452.TKao makes and sells everyday consumer products like soap, shampoo, diapers, and cosmetics, plus industrial chemicals and cleaning products for businesses.
• BASE, Inc.4477BASE runs an online shop-building platform in Japan that helps small businesses sell products on the internet.
• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited4502.TTakeda is a global drugmaker that researches, develops, and sells prescription medicines for conditions ranging from digestive diseases and rare disorders to cancer.
• Astellas Pharma Inc.4503.TAstellas is a Japanese drug company that discovers, develops, and sells prescription medicines, mainly for cancer, prostate and kidney problems, and transplants.
• Shionogi & Co., Ltd.4507.TShionogi makes and sells prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, diagnostic tests, and medical devices for patients and healthcare providers.
• Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.4519.TChugai is a Japanese drugmaker that invents and sells medicines, mostly cancer drugs, and earns a big chunk of its profit from licensing its discoveries to a larger partner.
• Terumo Corporation4543.TTerumo makes medical products and equipment — things like syringes, catheters, blood bags, and heart-lung machines — and sells them to hospitals and healthcare providers around the world.
• Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited4568.TDaiichi Sankyo is a Japanese drugmaker that discovers, develops, and sells medicines, with a growing focus on powerful cancer treatments.
• Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.4578.TOtsuka sells prescription medicines, nutraceuticals, and everyday consumer products like water, beverages, and food to people and medical facilities around the world.
• Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.4612.TNippon Paint makes and sells paints and coatings for cars, buildings, and industry, plus specialty chemicals, around the world.
• Oriental Land Co., Ltd.4661.TOriental Land runs Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, two of the most visited theme parks in the world, along with Disney-branded hotels and shopping areas nearby.
• OBIC Co., Ltd.4684.TOBIC sells business software and computer systems that help Japanese companies run their operations and offices.
• LY Corporation4689.TLY Corporation runs some of Japan's most popular internet services, including the Line messaging app and Yahoo Japan, making money mainly from advertising, e-commerce, and payments.
• CLIP Corporation4705.TCLIP runs a chain of Tsutaya book and video rental stores in Japan and also sells school supplies and office products.
• Rakuten Group, Inc.4755.TRakuten runs Japan's biggest online shopping mall and a large mobile phone network, and it makes money from shopping commissions, advertising, and phone plans.
• Central Sports Co., Ltd.4801.TCentral Sports runs membership fitness clubs, swimming and gymnastics schools, and golf clubs, mostly in Japan.
• FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation4901.TFujifilm makes and sells imaging products like cameras and photo printing, plus healthcare gear such as medical imaging machines, and materials for electronics and business printing.
• Shiseido Company, Limited4911.TShiseido sells skin care, makeup, and fragrance products to customers around the world.
• JX Advanced Metals Corporation5016.TJX Advanced Metals makes the super-pure metal materials that chipmakers and electronics companies need to build semiconductors and modern telecom gear.
• ENEOS Holdings, Inc.5020.TENEOS refines and sells petroleum products, petrochemicals, lubricants, oil, natural gas, and renewable energy to customers around the world.
• Bridgestone Corporation5108.TBridgestone makes and sells tires and rubber products for cars, trucks, planes, and industrial machines, along with other diversified goods.
• Nippon Steel Corporation5401.TNippon Steel makes and sells steel, from car parts to pipelines, mostly to manufacturers and construction firms.
• Human Technologies, Inc.5621Human Technologies runs "wellness offices"—shared workplaces with gyms and cafeterias—for big companies, plus a side business in HR technology.
• Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.5713.TSumitomo Metal Mining digs up and refines metals like copper, gold, and nickel, and also makes advanced battery materials for electric cars.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.5802.TSumitomo Electric makes the wires, cables, wiring harnesses, and electronic materials that keep cars, power grids, and telecom networks running around the world.
• Fujikura Ltd.5803.TFujikura makes the cables, connectors, and tiny parts that carry power and data inside cars, data centers, and phones.
• LIXIL Corporation5938.TLIXIL makes the everyday bathroom and kitchen products that go into homes and buildings, like toilets, faucets, showers, and windows.
• Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.6098.TRecruit runs job-matching websites and staffing agencies that connect people looking for work with employers around the world.
• Okuma Corporation6103.TOkuma builds the computer-controlled machines that factories use to cut and shape metal parts.
• Disco Corporation6146.TDisco makes the precision machines that cut, grind, and polish silicon wafers into individual chips.
• Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.6178.TJapan Post runs the country's postal service, plus a giant bank and life insurance company, serving customers in Japan and abroad.
• Nabtesco Corporation6268.TNabtesco makes precision motion-control parts and equipment that keep trains, factory robots, buildings, and aircraft moving and working safely.
• SMC Corporation6273.TSMC makes the pneumatic and factory-automation parts that keep factory machines moving, and sells them to manufacturers around the world.
• Komatsu Ltd.6301Komatsu builds the heavy machines that dig, move, and flatten the earth — excavators, bulldozers, and mining trucks — and sells them to construction, mining, and forestry companies around the world.
• Komatsu Ltd.6301.TKomatsu builds and sells heavy machines like excavators, bulldozers, and mining trucks, plus the services and parts that keep them running.
• Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.6302.TSumitomo Heavy Industries makes heavy machinery and industrial equipment for factories, construction sites, and energy companies.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.6305.THitachi Construction Machinery builds and sells excavators and other heavy equipment for construction and mining, and also rents and services them.
• Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.6324.THarmonic Drive Systems makes ultra-precise gear mechanisms and motion-control parts used in robots, machine tools, and space equipment.
• Kubota Corporation6326.TKubota makes and sells farm and construction machinery, engines, and water and environment products.
• Daikin Industries, Ltd.6367.TDaikin makes air conditioners, refrigeration equipment, and the special chemicals used inside them, selling to homes, offices, factories, and data centers around the world.
• Kurita Water Industries Ltd.6370Kurita sells the equipment, chemicals, and services that companies use to clean and recycle water.
• Tadano Ltd.6395.TTadano builds and sells cranes and aerial work platforms that construction and infrastructure companies use to lift heavy things.
• Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.6460.TSega Sammy makes and sells video games and amusement machines, and it also runs a big chain of pachinko and pachislot parlors in Japan.
• Hitachi, Ltd.6501Hitachi sells industrial equipment and digital services, from power grids and trains to software that runs factories and offices.
• Hitachi, Ltd.6501.THitachi is a giant Japanese conglomerate that sells power grids, trains, factory robots, and IT services, and its rail and digital businesses are growing fast.
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation6503.TMitsubishi Electric makes and sells electrical and electronic equipment for homes, offices, factories, and infrastructure.
• Socionext Inc.6526.TSocionext designs custom chips for cars, networks, cameras, and industrial machines, and gets paid by the companies that need those chips built.
• Nidec Corporation6594.TNidec makes the tiny electric motors that spin hard drives, power car parts, and run appliances and factory machines.
• Tera Probe, Inc.6627.TTera Probe tests semiconductor chips for other companies, checking that they work before they go into phones, cars, and computers.
• NEC Corporation6701.TNEC sells IT and network technology — systems integration, cloud services, telecom equipment, and social infrastructure — to governments and large enterprises, mainly in Japan.
• Fujitsu Limited6702.TFujitsu sells IT services, software, servers, network gear, and computers to businesses and consumers, and it also runs cloud and outsourcing services for large organizations.
• Renesas Electronics Corporation6723.TRenesas designs and sells the tiny chips that control cars, factories, and connected devices.
• Panasonic Holdings Corporation6752Panasonic makes and sells a huge range of electronics and industrial products, from rechargeable batteries and factory equipment to home appliances and air conditioners.
• Panasonic Holdings Corporation6752.TPanasonic makes and sells a huge range of electronics and industrial products, from batteries and air conditioners to factory equipment and automotive systems.
• Sharp Corporation6753.TSharp makes and sells consumer electronics and electronic components, from home appliances and displays to solar panels and office equipment.
• Sony Group Corporation6758.TSony makes money from PlayStation consoles and games, image sensors for phone cameras, music, movies, and electronics.
• TDK Corporation6762.TTDK makes small electronic parts—like capacitors, batteries, and sensors—that go inside phones, cars, and gadgets.
• Advantest Corporation6857Advantest makes the giant testing machines that check whether computer chips work before they get sold.
• Advantest Corporation6857.TAdvantest makes the machines that test semiconductor chips before they leave the factory, and it sells those testing systems to chipmakers around the world.
• Keyence Corporation6861.TKeyence sells factory sensors and inspection systems that help manufacturers check and control their production lines.
• MegaChips Corporation6875MegaChips designs custom microchips and sells them as standard products, mostly for gaming and industrial equipment.
• DENSO Corporation6902.TDENSO makes parts for cars, from sensors and fuel injectors to air-conditioning systems, and sells them to the world's big automakers.
• Kikusui Holdings Corporation6912.TKikusui makes electronic test and measurement equipment, mainly power supplies and testers that engineers use to check whether electronics work safely and correctly.
• Lasertec Corporation6920Lasertec makes the specialized microscopes and inspection machines that computer chip makers use to check their chips for tiny defects.
• Lasertec Corporation6920.TLasertec makes the machines that inspect semiconductor wafers and photomasks for defects, plus laser microscopes used in research.
• Casio Computer Co., Ltd.6952.TCasio makes and sells watches, calculators, electronic dictionaries, musical instruments, cameras, and system equipment to retailers and distributors.
• Fanuc Corporation6954.TFanuc makes the robotic arms and computer controls that run factories, helping manufacturers automate everything from car assembly to phone production.
• Mitsui High-tec, Inc.6966.TMitsui High-tec makes the tiny precision parts that go inside electric motors, plus the tools and machines that help factories build electronics and cars.
• Kyocera Corporation6971Kyocera makes electronic parts, printers, and industrial tools.
• Kyocera Corporation6971.TKyocera makes electronic components, industrial tools, and office printers, and it also runs a phone business in Japan.
• Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.6976.TTaiyo Yuden makes tiny electronic parts like capacitors, inductors, and wireless chips that go inside phones, cars, and computers.
• Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.6981Murata makes tiny electronic parts that go inside phones, cars, and wireless gear.
• Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.6981.TMurata makes tiny ceramic electronic parts—capacitors, filters, sensors, and batteries—that go inside phones, cars, and countless other devices.
• Nitto Denko Corporation6988.TNitto Denko makes the sticky, clear, and protective materials inside everyday products, from tapes and phone screens to car parts and medical patches.
• MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd.7003.TMitsui E&S is a Japanese heavy-industry manufacturer that builds ship engines, marine equipment, port cranes, and industrial machinery.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.7011Mitsubishi Heavy Industries builds heavy machinery and equipment, from power plants and jet engines to ships and defense systems.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.7011.TMitsubishi Heavy Industries builds heavy machinery and equipment — from power plant turbines and fighter jets to air conditioners and forklifts.
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.7012.TKawasaki builds motorcycles, trains, aircraft parts, ships, and industrial machinery, and it also makes robots and hydrogen equipment.
• IHI Corporation7013.TIHI builds heavy industrial equipment like jet engine parts, power plant boilers, bridges, and defense gear, and sells it to utilities, airlines, shipbuilders, and governments.
• Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd.7181.TJapan Post Insurance sells life insurance policies to individuals and companies in Japan.
• Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd.7182.TJapan Post Bank takes deposits from people across Japan and uses that money to make loans, buy securities, and sell insurance products.
• Yokohama Financial Group, Inc.7186.TIt is a Japanese bank holding company that provides banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in Japan and internationally.
• Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.7201.TNissan is a Japanese carmaker that designs, builds, and sells vehicles worldwide, including electric cars like the Leaf and trucks like the Frontier.
• Isuzu Motors Limited7202.TIsuzu builds trucks, buses, pickups, and diesel engines and sells them around the world.
• Toyota Motor Corporation7203Toyota is one of the world's biggest carmakers, building reliable, mass-market vehicles and selling them in nearly every country.
• Toyota Motor Corporation7203.TToyota builds and sells cars and trucks, from cheap compact cars to luxury models and hybrids, and it also finances the purchases.
• Mitsubishi Motors Corporation7211.TMitsubishi Motors designs, builds, and sells cars and car parts to customers around the world.
• Mazda Motor Corporation7261.TMazda is a Japanese carmaker that builds and sells cars, SUVs, and the MX-5 roadster around the world.
• Honda Motor Co., Ltd.7267Honda builds motorcycles, cars, and power equipment like generators and lawnmowers, and also makes airplanes and boat engines.
• Honda Motor Co., Ltd.7267.THonda builds and sells cars, motorcycles, and engines for things like lawnmowers and generators, and it also lends money to people buying its vehicles.
• Suzuki Motor Corporation7269.TSuzuki builds small cars, motorcycles, and boat engines, and sells them around the world, with its biggest business in India.
• Subaru Corporation7270.TSubaru is a Japanese carmaker that builds mostly all-wheel-drive vehicles, known for safety and for being small and independent.
• Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.7272.TYamaha Motor builds motorcycles, boat engines, and small machines like generators and robots, and sells them to people and businesses around the world.
• Shimano Inc.7309.TShimano makes bicycle parts like gears and brakes, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment, and sells them to bike makers and sports enthusiasts around the world.
• Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.7453.TRyohin Keikaku sells MUJI-brand household goods, clothing, furniture, and food to retail shoppers, mostly through its own stores.
• Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd.7516.TKohnan runs a chain of Japanese home improvement stores selling DIY supplies, household goods, and building materials to everyday shoppers and tradespeople.
• Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation7532.TPan Pacific International Holdings runs Don Quijote discount stores and supermarkets in Japan and abroad, selling everyday goods at low prices.
• Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd.7550.TZensho runs big restaurant chains, most famously the cheap beef-bowl chain Sukiya, serving millions of hungry people every day.
• Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd.7729.TTokyo Seimitsu makes machines that test and measure semiconductor chips and precision parts, and sells them to manufacturers around the world.
• Nikon Corporation7731.TNikon makes cameras, lenses, and precision equipment like chip-making machines and microscope systems.
• Olympus Corporation7733.TOlympus makes medical devices, especially endoscopes and the tools surgeons use through them, and sells them to hospitals and doctors around the world.
• Tamron Co., Ltd.7740Tamron makes lenses for cameras and optical parts for security cameras and other devices.
• HOYA Corporation7741.THOYA makes high-tech glass and medical products, from eyeglass lenses and contact lenses to the scopes doctors use inside the body and the masks used to print computer chips.
• Canon Inc.7751.TCanon makes printers, cameras, and the machines and tools that businesses and chipmakers use to get images and precision parts made.
• IMV Corporation7760IMV makes vibration and motion simulation testing systems that manufacturers use to shake, stress, and prove their products before selling them.
• Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.7762Citizen Watch makes and sells watches, jewelry, and precision electronic parts.
• BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc.7832.TBandai Namco makes and sells toys, video games, and entertainment products and services to fans around the world.
• ASICS Corporation7936.TASICS makes and sells athletic shoes, clothing, and sports gear, best known for its running shoes.
• Roland Corporation7944.TRoland makes electronic musical instruments, gear, and software for musicians around the world.
• Yamaha Corporation7951.TYamaha makes and sells musical instruments, audio equipment, and electronic devices to consumers and businesses around the world.
• Zojirushi Corporation7965.TZojirushi makes and sells rice cookers, electric kettles, thermal bottles, and other small household appliances for everyday home use.
• LINTEC Corporation7966.TLINTEC makes adhesive papers, tapes, films, and semiconductor-related tapes for printing, industrial, and electronics customers.
• Itoki Corporation7972.TItoki makes and sells office furniture and workspace products, and it also runs a business that resells office supplies and equipment to companies.
• Nintendo Co., Ltd.7974.TNintendo makes video games and the consoles people play them on, including Mario, Zelda, and the Switch.
• Okamura Corporation7994.TOkamura makes and sells office furniture, store displays, and logistics equipment to businesses around the world.
• ITOCHU Corporation8001.TItochu is a Japanese trading house that buys, sells, and invests in food, clothing, industrial goods, and other products around the world.
• Marubeni Corporation8002.TMarubeni is a Japanese trading house that buys, sells, and invests in physical goods and businesses around the world.
• Toyota Tsusho Corporation8015.TToyota Tsusho is a giant Japanese trading house that buys, sells, makes, and moves everything from metals and cars to food and chemicals, earning money on the goods and services it trades and produces.
• Mizuno Corporation8022.TMizuno makes and sells sports shoes, apparel, and equipment around the world, with running shoes and baseball gear as its best-known products.
• Mitsui & Co., Ltd.8031.TMitsui is a giant Japanese trading house that buys, sells, invests in, and helps run businesses across energy, metals, food, machinery, and consumer goods all over the world.
• Tokyo Electron Limited8035.TTokyo Electron makes the machines that build computer chips and flat-panel displays.
• Seiko Group Corporation8050.TSeiko makes and sells watches, clocks, electronic devices, and semiconductor parts to customers around the world.
• Sumitomo Corporation8053.TSumitomo is a giant Japanese trading house that buys, sells, and invests in everything from energy and metals to food and retail.
• Mitsubishi Corporation8058.TMitsubishi Corporation is a giant Japanese trading house that buys, sells, invests in, and operates businesses across energy, metals, machinery, food, and infrastructure all over the world.
• Unicharm Corporation8113.TUnicharm makes everyday personal care products like diapers, sanitary pads, pet food, and medical supplies, and sells them mostly across Asia.
• Aeon Co., Ltd.8267.TAeon runs supermarkets, shopping malls, and drugstores that sell groceries and everyday goods to consumers, mainly in Japan.
• Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.8306.TMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is a giant Japanese financial company that takes deposits, lends money, and manages investments for people and businesses around the world.
• Resona Holdings, Inc.8308.TResona is a Japanese banking group that takes deposits, makes loans, and sells financial products to individuals and businesses, mostly in Japan.
• Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc.8309.TIt is a Japanese financial group that runs a big trust bank and asset management business, helping people, companies, and institutions look after and grow their money.
• Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.8316.TSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is a Japanese financial giant that makes money by lending, investing, and selling financial services through its banks and securities arms.
• The Chiba Bank, Ltd.8331.TChiba Bank is a Japanese regional bank that takes deposits and makes loans, mostly for individuals and small businesses in Chiba Prefecture, and also sells leasing, securities, and other financial services.
• Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.8411.TMizuho is a giant Japanese financial group that takes deposits, lends money, and sells banking, trust, securities, and asset management services to people and companies.
• ORIX Corporation8591.TORIX is a Japanese financial services group that leases equipment, lends money, and invests in businesses, real estate, and renewable energy around the world.
• Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.8593.TMitsubishi HC Capital leases equipment and provides financing to companies and government agencies around the world.
• Daiwa Securities Group Inc.8601.TDaiwa Securities is a Japanese financial group that helps people and institutions buy and sell investments, raise money, and manage their assets.
• Nomura Holdings, Inc.8604.TNomura is a Japanese financial group that helps people, companies, and governments invest money, raise money, and trade securities around the world.
• Sompo Holdings, Inc.8630.TSompo Holdings sells non-life and life insurance and manages assets for people and businesses in Japan and around the world.
• Japan Exchange Group, Inc.8697.TJapan Exchange Group runs Japan's main stock and derivatives exchanges, making money from trading fees, listings, and market data.
• MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.8725.TMS&AD sells insurance — car, home, fire, life, and big corporate policies — to customers in Japan and around the world, and earns money from premiums.
• Daiichi Life Group, Inc.8750.TDaiichi Life sells life insurance and annuities to people and businesses, mainly in Japan, and increasingly overseas.
• Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.8766.TTokio Marine sells insurance — mainly non-life, plus life — and related financial services to people and businesses around the world.
• Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.8801.TMitsui Fudosan owns and operates a huge collection of offices, shopping centers, hotels, and homes in Japan, and also sells condos and manages buildings for other people.
• Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.8802.TMitsubishi Estate owns, develops, and manages large office buildings and residential properties, mostly in Japan, and earns rent and sales from them.
• Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.8830.TSumitomo Realty builds and rents out office towers and apartment buildings in Japan, and sells condominiums and houses to buyers.
• Tokyu Corporation9005.TTokyu runs railways and builds and operates real estate, retail, and hotels around its train lines in Japan.
• Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.9007.TOdakyu runs trains and buses, and it also sells things in station shops, operates hotels, and develops real estate around its rail lines in Japan.
• East Japan Railway Company9020.TJR East runs Japan's biggest passenger railway network and sells everything from train tickets to apartments and hotels.
• West Japan Railway Company9021.TJR West runs the passenger trains that connect cities across western Japan, and makes extra money from shops, real estate, and travel services built around those riders.
• Central Japan Railway Company9022.TJR Central runs the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains and regular railways, carrying millions of passengers between Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
• Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.9042.THankyu Hanshin Holdings runs train lines and department stores in Japan, and it also builds and sells homes, owns a baseball team, and operates hotels and travel agencies.
• Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.9064.TYamato runs Japan's biggest door-to-door parcel delivery network, picking up and delivering packages for people and businesses at home and abroad.
• Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha9101.TNYK Line is a Japanese shipping giant that moves cargo and passengers across the oceans and skies, and provides logistics and real estate services around the world.
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.9104.TMitsui O.S.K. Lines is a Japanese shipping giant that moves raw materials, energy, cars, and containers across the oceans, and also runs ferries, cruise ships, and a real estate business.
• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.9107.TIt is a Japanese shipping company that uses a fleet of ships to transport cars, bulk cargo, LNG, and containers around the world.
• ispace, inc.9348.Tispace designs and builds lunar landers and rovers, selling payload transport and lunar data services to space agencies, universities, and companies.
• SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation9412.TSKY Perfect JSAT sells satellite communications services and runs a pay-TV broadcasting platform, serving governments, businesses, and consumers.
• Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation9432.TNTT runs Japan's phone and internet networks and sells IT services to businesses and consumers.
• KDDI Corporation9433.TKDDI sells mobile phone plans and bundles them with payments, electricity, and entertainment to people and businesses, mostly in Japan.
• SoftBank Corp.9434.TSoftBank sells mobile phone plans, home internet, and business communications services to people and companies in Japan.
• The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated9503.TKansai Electric Power generates and sells electricity, gas, and related energy services to homes and businesses in Japan's Kansai region.
• Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.9531.TTokyo Gas sells city gas, liquefied natural gas, and electricity to homes and businesses across Japan.
• Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.9532.TOsaka Gas sells natural gas, electricity, and energy services to homes and businesses, mostly in Japan.
• SAN Holdings, Inc.9628.TSAN Holdings runs funeral homes and related services in Japan, helping families arrange and carry out funerals.
• Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.9684.TSquare Enix makes and sells video games and entertainment content, including blockbuster role-playing games, to players around the world.
• Capcom Co., Ltd.9697.TCapcom makes and sells video games, including big franchises like Monster Hunter and Resident Evil, and earns most of its money from digital game sales.
• SECOM CO., LTD.9735.TSecom sells security alarms, monitoring, and safety services that protect homes, businesses, and hospitals, mostly in Japan.
• Konami Group Corporation9766.TKonami makes video games and slot machines, and also runs health clubs in Japan.
• Morito Co., Ltd.9837.TMorito makes small but essential hardware like eyelets, hooks, and fasteners for clothing, shoes, and car interiors.
• Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.9843.TNitori sells furniture and home interior goods to shoppers, mostly through its own big stores in Japan and a growing number abroad.
• Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.9983Fast Retailing sells affordable everyday clothing through its Uniqlo stores around the world.
• Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.9983.TFast Retailing owns and runs UNIQLO and other clothing brands, selling everyday apparel to shoppers around the world.
• SoftBank Group Corp.9984.TSoftBank owns big stakes in telecom and technology companies, runs Japan's mobile phone business, and invests in AI and chip companies around the world.
• Suzuken Co., Ltd.9987.TSuzuken is a Japanese wholesaler that moves medicines and medical supplies from drugmakers to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.
• Advantest CorporationATEYYAdvantest makes the machines that test semiconductor chips and related electronic components before they are sold.
• DENSO CorporationDNZOYDENSO makes parts and systems for cars — everything from sensors and fuel injectors to air conditioners — and sells them to the world's big automakers.
• Fanuc CorporationFANUYFanuc builds the robots and computer controls that run factories.
• Honda Motor Co., Ltd.HMCHonda builds motorcycles, cars, and power equipment like generators and lawnmowers, and also makes aircraft engines and robots.
• JCB Co., Ltd.JCBJCB runs a credit card network and issues payment cards, earning money from card fees, merchant charges, and consumer lending.
• Kajima CorporationKAJ.FKajima is a Japanese construction and civil engineering giant that designs and builds buildings, power plants, and infrastructure around the world.
• Komatsu Ltd.KMTUYKomatsu builds giant yellow machines that dig, haul, and push dirt for construction and mining companies.
• Kubota CorporationKUBTYKubota makes farm tractors, construction equipment, and small engines, and also sells water pipes and services that keep cities running.
• LIXIL CorporationLIXIL.TLIXIL makes and sells the everyday fixtures and building products that go into homes and buildings — things like toilets, faucets, showers, windows, and doors.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.MHVYFMitsubishi Heavy Industries builds heavy machinery and equipment — from power plants and fighter jets to ships and rockets — and sells them to governments and large industrial customers.
• Mitsubishi Electric CorporationMIELYMitsubishi Electric makes electrical and electronic equipment for infrastructure, industry, mobility, life, and semiconductors.
• Makita CorporationMKTAYMakita makes power tools and outdoor equipment — drills, saws, grinders, mowers — that it sells to professionals and do-it-yourselfers around the world.
• Mitsubishi Motors CorporationMMTOYMitsubishi Motors is a Japanese carmaker that builds and sells vehicles like SUVs, pickup trucks, and small cars around the world.
• Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.MUFGMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is a Japanese financial giant that offers banking, trust, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing services to retail and corporate customers around the world.
• Mazda Motor CorporationMZDAYMazda builds and sells cars, SUVs, and trucks around the world, plus the engines and parts that go into them.
• Nomura Holdings, Inc.NMRNomura is a global financial services group that helps people, companies, and governments invest money, raise money, and trade securities.
• Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.NSANYNissan designs and builds cars and trucks, and also sells electric vehicles and financing services to buyers around the world.
• Nintendo Co., Ltd.NTDOYNintendo makes video games and the consoles people play them on, selling both its own famous games and hardware to players around the world.
• SoftBank Group Corp.SFTBYSoftBank is a Japanese investment giant that owns big stakes in hundreds of technology companies and also runs a large telecom business in Japan.
• Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.SMFGSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is a giant Japanese financial conglomerate that takes deposits, lends money, runs securities and leasing businesses, and sells consumer finance and IT services to customers in Japan and around the world.
• Sony Group CorporationSONYSony makes and sells consumer electronics like PlayStation consoles and headphones, plus video games, movies, music, and camera sensors.
• Suzuki Motor CorporationSZKMYSuzuki builds and sells cars, motorcycles, and outboard boat motors, and it makes most of its money selling small, affordable cars in India.
• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company LimitedTAKTakeda is a large drug company that discovers, makes, and sells medicines for rare diseases, cancer, the immune system, the brain, and the gut.
• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company LimitedTKPYYTakeda is a giant drug company that discovers, makes, and sells medicines for cancer, rare diseases, the brain, the gut, and the immune system.
• Toyota Motor CorporationTMToyota builds and sells cars and trucks, from cheap compact cars to luxury SUVs, and it sells them all over the world.
• Yamaha CorporationYAMCYYamaha makes and sells musical instruments, audio equipment, and electronics, and is one of the world's best-known instrument makers.
• Iris OhyamaPRIVATEIris Ohyama makes and sells everyday household goods, from plastic storage boxes and rice cookers to pet supplies, and backs it all up with its own factories and logistics network.
• JTBPRIVATEJTB is Japan's biggest travel agency, selling tours, hotel stays, and travel services to individuals, companies, and governments.
• LottePRIVATELotte Holdings is a Japanese confectionery and food maker best known for chewing gum, chocolates and snacks, and it owns the trademarks and licenses for Lotte's famous brands in Japan.
• MandomPRIVATEMandom makes and sells affordable cosmetics, perfumes, and quasi-drugs, mostly in Japan and Indonesia.
• Nippon Sheet GlassPRIVATENippon Sheet Glass makes and sells glass and glazing products, automotive glass, and functional glass products around the world.
• Preferred NetworksPRIVATEPreferred Networks builds artificial intelligence software and specialized chips, and it makes money by helping other companies use AI in their products and factories.
• Sakana AIPRIVATESakana AI is a Japanese artificial intelligence research company that builds AI models inspired by how nature and living systems evolve and organize.
• Shinko Electric IndustriesPRIVATEShinko Electric Industries makes the specialized packaging that holds and connects semiconductor chips so they can work inside phones, computers, and cars.
• SmartNewsPRIVATESmartNews makes a news app that gathers stories from many publishers and shows readers what's trending, earning money mainly through advertising.
• SuntoryPRIVATESuntory makes and sells drinks — whisky, beer, soft drinks and bottled water — along with health and wellness products for consumers around the world.
• TakenakaPRIVATETakenaka is one of Japan's oldest construction companies, designing and building everything from skyscrapers and factories to hospitals and homes.
• YanmarPRIVATEYanmar makes diesel engines and the machines that run on them, like tractors, excavators, and boat motors.
• YKKPRIVATEYKK makes zippers, buttons, and other fastening products that hold clothing and gear together, and it also sells windows and building materials.