Why Berkshire Hathaway is Expanding Its Investments in Japan?

Key Takeaways Berkshire Hathaway has raised its stake in Japan's five trading houses since 2019.Yen bond financing helps limit currency risk and cut borrowing costs for Berkshire.BRK.B expects $812M in 2025 dividends against $135M in interest expenses.Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) has been steadily increasing its stakes in Japan’s five companies — Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, and Sumitomo — since initiating investment in July 2019. These companies operate across diverse sectors, such as energy, commod ...