Shibuya Foods, Co., Ltd., is a confectionary manufacturer from Kochi Prefecture, and holds a 50% market share of these delectable treats. Since its establishment in 1959, Shibuya Foods has been delighting Japanese consumers with its delici…

ORIX has emerged as a key player in the area of business succession in Japan, where it works with private Japanese companies to identify paths to the future as they transition from their original founder-owner to a future-proof management …

When ORIX started its international expansion more than 50 years ago, Asia was a logical first move: not only were East and South-East Asian countries on its doorstep and growing rapidly, but management also saw a clear path to developing …

Creating world-changing innovative technologies is not the prerogative of large corporations. It does not depend on a company’s scale—in Japan, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups often play a role.

It is not only large corporations that create world-changing innovative technologies. Around Japan there are many SMEs and start-ups that are pushing the boundaries of innovation, and which ORIX supports through its corporate financial ser…