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I’m Ryoko, editor of ATG Press.

I cover Japanese equities, corporate governance, and the evolving relationship between companies and shareholders.

My work focuses on the decisions shaping valuations, dividend policy, capital efficiency, and long-term corporate growth—providing global investors with clear context on Japan’s changing market.

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Japan 10-Year Government Bond Yield: 2.92% Explained

Japan 10-year government bond yield guide: see how the 2.92% September 10 benchmark is calculated, how it differs from the BOJ rate, and what to monitor.

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Arm Royalty Revenue: Why $715M Is an Estimate

Arm royalty revenue explained: reconcile the latest $715M to licence fees, chip shipments and the accrual estimates that can later be adjusted.

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NTT Dividend 9432: FY2027 Plan and Buyback Guide

NTT dividend 9432 guide: check the ¥5.40 FY2027 plan, ¥200bn buyback authorization, payout ratios, cash flow and the correct Tokyo-share chart.

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Berkshire Hathaway Cash: What $359.2B Includes

Berkshire Hathaway cash explained: reconcile the $359.2B Q2 figure to cash, Treasury bills and unsettled purchases—without mistaking it for a spending plan.

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Nippon Steel 5401: How U.S. Steel Shapes FY2026

Nippon Steel 5401 explained: how U.S. Steel affected Q1 FY2026 profit, the ¥180bn outlook and the execution checks investors can closely follow.

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Costco Membership Fees: What $1.37B Shows

Costco membership fees explained: read the $1.37B Q3 line, renewal-rate timing and a sourced comparison with sales, total revenue and operating income.

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Rakuten Stock 4755: Internet, FinTech and Mobile

Rakuten stock 4755 explained: how the Tokyo-listed group combines Internet Services, FinTech and Mobile, plus the Q2 2026 figures that matter.

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Netflix Subscriber Count: What Investors Can Measure

Netflix subscriber count explained: why quarterly figures stopped, which revenue, margin and engagement metrics remain, and how to read 325M paid memberships.

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Japan Stock Lot Size: Why 100 Shares Is Standard

Japan stock lot size explained: why TSE domestic stocks use 100-share units, how to calculate a standard order, and when the rule does not apply.

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Oracle RPO: What $638B Means for Cloud Revenue

Oracle RPO explained: how $638B of remaining performance obligations shapes cloud revenue timing, infrastructure funding and Oracle's next results update.

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Nintendo Dividend Policy: How the 2027 Formula Works

Nintendo dividend policy explained: see why the FY2027 forecast is ¥162, how its 40%/60% formula works, and which official disclosures to watch.

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Uber Gross Bookings vs Revenue: Q2 2026 Explained

Uber gross bookings vs revenue: use Q2 2026 figures to see why $58.0 billion of activity became $14.2 billion of reported sales—and what to compare next.

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Japan Robotics Stocks: FANUC and Yaskawa

Compare FANUC and Yaskawa by business exposure, reporting calendars and official disclosures in this practical Japan robotics stocks research guide.

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Japan Robotics Stocks: FANUC and Yaskawa

Compare FANUC and Yaskawa by business exposure, reporting calendars and official disclosures in this practical Japan robotics stocks research guide.

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U.S. Dollar Index (DXY): Six Currencies and Limits

U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) explained: its six fixed currency weights, the euro’s outsized role, and why DXY differs from a trade-weighted dollar measure.