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TSE Straight Road – IR Navigator Earnings Radio & Investor’s IR Insights. Easy-to-understand breakdowns of listed companies’ IR materials and Japanese stock earnings reports. Your watcher of Japan’s corporate earnings. Behind the scenes of listed companies. Untold stories of stocks and financial results. A money-viewing window into the market. Discover the secrets of Japanese stocks in just 8–25 minutes. Understandable Financial Statements 101 – Learn how to read a company’s report card. Enjoy your youth by reaching FIRE through Japanese NISA, DC, and iDeCo. Close your eyes and learn by ear — the blissful time for investment study.

  1. 5D AGO

    Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (4182) Hidden AI Tech

    Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., founded in 1918 and incorporated in 1951, is a chemical manufacturing company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It is a member of the Mitsubishi Group and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (stock code: 4182). The company engages in the research, development, production, and sales of inorganic and organic chemicals, petrochemical products, synthetic resins, functional materials, and pharmaceuticals. Its business covers a wide range of areas from basic chemicals to high-performance materials. Its products are widely used in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, electronics, construction, and environmental industries. The company emphasizes proprietary technological development and has maintained strong competitiveness in specific chemical sectors for many years. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Listeners should make investment decisions at their own discretion and risk.

    13 min

  2. FEB 7

    Tokyo Seimitsu = ACCRETECH (7729) Wafer Probers and the EV Shift

    Tokyo Seimitsu is a Japanese supplier of high-precision metrology instruments and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, holding an important position in the global manufacturing industry thanks to its ultra-high-accuracy measurement technologies and its key semiconductor tools, such as wafer dicing and wafer probing systems.

    12 min

  3. FEB 7

    Casio(6952) Pivot To Luxury And Emotional Robots

    Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is a well-known Japanese electronics manufacturer with business operations spanning watches, electronic musical instruments, educational devices, and system solutions. Among these, its high-end watches represented by G-SHOCK enjoy exceptionally strong global brand power and serve as the company’s primary source of profits. The company is positioned as a mature and stable enterprise, placing emphasis on cash flow, brand assets, and long-term shareholder returns. According to its latest financial results, Casio is currently in a recovery phase following structural reforms. In the fiscal year ending March 2026, supported by a rebound in the watch business, both revenue and profits have shown a clear recovery, with profitability demonstrating a V-shaped rebound. The financial structure is extremely solid, with ample equity capital and an almost net-cash position, providing strong downside protection. Growth is mainly driven by the premiumization of G-SHOCK and expansion in emerging markets, while the development of a second earnings pillar remains a work in progress. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Listeners should make investment decisions at their own discretion and risk.

    16 min

  4. FEB 1

    Nittetsu Mining(1515): Boring Rocks Pay for Copper Bet

    Founded in 1939, Nittetsu Mining is a comprehensive resources company with over 85 years of experience supporting society through the stable supply of essential materials. The company’s strength lies in its balanced business model, combining a highly stable domestic foundation with a growth engine aligned to global decarbonization trends. The cornerstone of Nittetsu Mining’s earnings is its non-metallic minerals business, centered on limestone. Limestone is indispensable to steel and cement production, ensuring steady, long-term demand. The company holds more than 40% of Japan’s steelmaking limestone market, supported by the Torigatayama Mine, the country’s largest limestone operation with a long mine life and stable profitability. Growth is driven by the metallic minerals business, particularly copper. Global copper demand is expected to rise significantly due to electric vehicles, renewable energy, and power grid expansion. Nittetsu Mining operates the Atacama Mine in Chile and is developing the Arqueros Mine, scheduled to begin operations in fiscal 2026. Once operational, Arqueros is expected to increase copper-equivalent production to over 50,000 tons annually, nearly four times fiscal 2023 levels. In addition, the company operates machinery and environmental, real estate, and renewable energy businesses that leverage mining expertise to diversify earnings. Supported by a strong balance sheet and disciplined capital management, Nittetsu Mining offers investors a combination of stability, growth, and long-term exposure to the global energy transition. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Listeners should make investment decisions at their own discretion and risk.

    14 min

  5. JAN 24

    Nissin Foods(2897): Cup Noodle's High-Tech Health Gamble

    The Nissin Foods Group was founded in 1958, when its founder, Momofuku Ando, invented the world’s first instant noodles, Chicken Ramen. Guided by the belief that “peace in society comes only when people are well fed,” the Group operates under the vision of “EARTH FOOD CREATOR,” contributing to society and the planet through food. The core of its business is instant noodles, with strong brand power both in Japan and overseas, led by Cup Noodles. The Group has also expanded into frozen and chilled foods, confectionery, and beverages, while strengthening overseas operations as its next growth driver. In addition, under “EARTH FOOD CHALLENGE 2030,” the Group is promoting initiatives such as CO₂ reduction and the adoption of environmentally friendly packaging. By emphasizing food safety, health-conscious products, and human resource development, it aims for sustainable growth. Below is the outlook for the second half and full fiscal year ending March 2026 (as of the second quarter): Second-half performance outlook: Traditionally, Nissin’s results have been stronger in the first half and weaker in the second half; however, for the current fiscal year, profitability is expected to remain solid in the second half. Specifically, performance is projected to progress steadily in the third quarter and recover significantly in the fourth quarter.Downward revision of full-year forecasts: Based on first-half results and the second-half outlook, full-year forecasts have been revised downward as follows:Revenue: ¥792.0 billion (down 2.2% from the initial forecast)Core operating profit of existing businesses: ¥68.5 billion (down 18.1% from the initial forecast)Net profit: ¥43.0 billion (down 18.9% from the initial forecast; improved from the previously expected 23.2% decline)

    17 min

  6. JAN 18

    MUFG(8306) Transforms Into A Sprinting Elephant

    Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading comprehensive financial groups, comprising core subsidiaries such as MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings. With a global network spanning over 50 countries, MUFG offers a broad array of services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, and asset management. The group distinguishes itself through a global strategic alliance with Morgan Stanley and a robust business platform in Asia, anchored by partner banks such as Krungsri in Thailand and Bank Danamon in Indonesia. Under its corporate purpose, "Committed to empowering a brighter future," MUFG is currently pursuing a profound transformation to become a digital-driven and agile organization. The group integrates business growth with the resolution of environmental and social issues, such as its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality, thereby striving to enhance corporate value sustainably.

    18 min

  7. JAN 11

    FANUC(6954)'s Three Pillars and Compliance Failure

    FANUC is one of the world’s largest industrial robot manufacturers, yet its true character is far more multifaceted than its public image suggests. While the company upholds the management philosophy of “Rigorousness and Transparency,” an internal audit revealed long-standing regulatory noncompliance, exposing a gap between corporate ideals and organizational culture. At the same time, FANUC’s average annual salary of around ¥12.5 million is exceptional for the manufacturing sector, highlighting its strategic investment in top-tier talent to sustain cutting-edge technology. The company has also strengthened employee-centric policies, including generous benefits, health management, and diversity initiatives. The coexistence of its traditional “narrow path” philosophy and bold innovations such as digital twins encapsulates both the company’s strengths and its challenges.

    13 min

  8. JAN 4

    Namura Shipbuilding(7014): The Yen Reversal Test

    Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. is a Japanese shipbuilder with a history spanning more than a century, having been founded in 1911. Over time, it has evolved from a small private shipyard in Osaka into a diversified corporate group with a significant presence in the global maritime industry. Key milestones—such as its public listing, the establishment of the Imari Plant as a modern newbuilding hub, and the acquisition of Sasebo Heavy Industries—have strengthened its scale, technological capabilities, and competitiveness. Today, the Namura Shipbuilding Group operates across four core business segments: new shipbuilding, ship repair, steel structures and machinery, and supporting services. New shipbuilding remains the group’s central pillar, with a strong focus on high-value-added and environmentally friendly vessels, including advanced LPG and ammonia carriers designed to meet increasingly strict international regulations. Ship repair provides stable earnings through maintenance of commercial and government vessels, while steel structures and machinery extend the group’s engineering expertise into infrastructure and industrial markets. The company’s strategic vision emphasizes sustainable growth through reinforcement of its core shipbuilding business, maximization of group synergies among its major subsidiaries, and a strong commitment to ESG principles. Initiatives such as smart factory development, green ship technologies, and structured human capital development underpin this strategy. At the same time, Namura Shipbuilding faces a wide range of risks, including global economic volatility, intense international competition, environmental regulation pressures, foreign exchange fluctuations, long-term contract profitability, material procurement challenges, workforce succession, quality assurance, compliance, and crisis management. By proactively addressing these risks, the company aims to maintain resilience and long-term value creation in a rapidly changing global environment.

    11 min
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TSE Straight Road – IR Navigator Earnings Radio & Investor’s IR Insights. Easy-to-understand breakdowns of listed companies’ IR materials and Japanese stock earnings reports. Your watcher of Japan’s corporate earnings. Behind the scenes of listed companies. Untold stories of stocks and financial results. A money-viewing window into the market. Discover the secrets of Japanese stocks in just 8–25 minutes. Understandable Financial Statements 101 – Learn how to read a company’s report card. Enjoy your youth by reaching FIRE through Japanese NISA, DC, and iDeCo. Close your eyes and learn by ear — the blissful time for investment study.

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