<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Japan Guru]]></title><description><![CDATA[No.1 discussion board for Japanese stocks, powered by Japan Guru]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/closed</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:51:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.gaijinempire.jp/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[7034 Prored Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consulting firm focused on cost cuts. Also manages investment funds.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/7034-prored-partners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c9d49a495b61304354e4c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Small Values]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:40:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3569 Seiren ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major manufacturer of automotive seat materials, also producing airbags. Strong in apparel, including sportswear. Also involved in semiconductor processing and satellites.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/3569-seiren</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b5dcbb24df0b96f9d0698f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:10:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3900 Crowdworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Japan's largest crowdsourcing companies. Developing human resource matching services and related process management SaaS.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/3900-crowdworks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fd8f4849fb0f70216134bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Sits]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:03:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4783 NCD]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's three main pillars of business are system development, system operation services, and bicycle parking lot management systems. NCD also directly operates some bicycle parking lots.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/4783-ncd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a769287c30ee379831061c</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Sits]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:06:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4337 PIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan's largest ticket distributor. Operates a 10,000-seat arena in Yokohama. Also hosts events. The company's original business was publishing.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/4337-pia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a76874686f0e042b4ffc1e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:02:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6333 Teikoku]]></title><description><![CDATA[The largest manufacturer of canned (leak-free) pumps, with a domestic market share of approximately 60% and a little less than 40% worldwide. Acquired a US company. Factory in Dalian.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/6333-teikoku</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a765fbffff75773eb7a749</guid><category><![CDATA[Strong Moat]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:52:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6890 Ferrotec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferrotec manufactures parts for semiconductor wafers and semiconductor equipment, and holds a 60% share of the global market for vacuum seals. Ferrotec also manufactures equipment, materials, and consumables.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/6890-ferrotec</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fe9bbb0b31cbff20f9bcc0</guid><category><![CDATA[JG Watchlist]]></category><category><![CDATA[Strong Moat]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:08:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5344 Maruwa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major manufacturer of circuit and mechanical components. World leader in ceramic substrates for energy conservation and communications. Subsidiary also produces high-end lighting.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/5344-maruwa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a752dfffff75773eb77c26</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:30:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2464 Aoba BBT]]></title><description><![CDATA[An online lifelong learning company that operates business universities and graduate schools, as well as international schools and language kindergartens.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/2464-aoba-bbt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69900a90ec9bf7f4acf8342b</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Sits]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:39:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[9009 Keisei]]></title><description><![CDATA[Railway company based in Chiba, eastern Tokyo, and Ibaraki. Main business is access to Narita Airport. Largest shareholder of Oriental Land (OLC).]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/9009-keisei</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69900922a816bdca356e1f7b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:33:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4189 KH Neochem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Originating from the former Kyowa Hakko. Highly popular worldwide as a raw material for refrigerating oils that coexist with refrigerants in air conditioners, etc. Also produces a raw material for cosmetics]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/4189-kh-neochem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699007eda816bdca356e1dd7</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Sits]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:28:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5922 Nasu Denki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading maker of power towers. Nasu Denki has high dependency on power and communication related products including overhead wiring hardware.  Withdrew from architectural hardware.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/5922-nasu-denki</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699006f79f4f0b75dffd8c0b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:25:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6798 SMK]]></title><description><![CDATA[An electronic parts manufacturer that mainly handles connectors, remote controls, touch panels, etc. Focusing on automotive applications]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/6798-smk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69900106e46957565bf867c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Sits]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:59:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6291 AirTech]]></title><description><![CDATA[A specialized manufacturer of clean rooms and related equipment. Main demand comes from the electronics and bio fields. Manufacturing base in northern Kanto.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/6291-airtech</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6990003ca816bdca356e1276</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:55:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5449 Osaka Steel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The core of the Nippon Steel Group's electric furnaces. Strengthens general steel sections. Also has a high share of elevator rails. Tokyo Kohtetsu is a subsidiary.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/5449-osaka-steel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ffc96a816bdca356e0ccf</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Sits]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:40:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6149 Odawara Engineering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Odawara is the leading manufacturer of automatic motor winding machines in Japan and holds the second largest market share in the world. Its main products are for automobiles and home appliances. Royal Electric Co., Ltd. became a subsidiary.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/6149-odawara-engineering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ffac29f4f0b75dffd7938</guid><category><![CDATA[Strong Moat]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:32:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4704 Trend Micro]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Global cyber security player. Its strategy focuses on B2B integrated platform (XDR). Total shareholder return ratio 100%]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/4704-trend-micro</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ff311a816bdca356dfe20</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:59:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8699 HS Holdings]]></title><description><![CDATA[HS owns stakes in overseas banks, including those in Mongolia. Operates a reuse business in Japan. A subsidiary of Meta Capital.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/8699-hs-holdings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ff09bec9bf7f4acf80cf0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:48:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7826 Furuya Metal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Furuya manufactures crystal manufacturing containers (crucibles) etc.  Specializes in metal processing using platinum and iridium]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/7826-furuya-metal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698fefb59f4f0b75dffd684f</guid><category><![CDATA[Strong Moat]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:45:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7937 Tsutsumi Jewelry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major jewelry and precious metals retailer. Planning, production, and sales are integrated as one seamless process. Centered in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the company also operates in the Kanto, Kansai, and Chubu regions.]]></description><link>https://www.gaijinempire.jp/post/7937-tsutsumi-jewelry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923c27c9745b3c9f1419f41</guid><category><![CDATA[Special Sits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Small Values]]></category><category><![CDATA[JG Watchlist]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:29:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Japan Guru</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>