Group 1 - The number of individual shareholders in Japan has surged over 12% in the fiscal year 2024, reaching a record high of 83.6 million [1] - This increase reflects a growing investment culture in Japan, driven by opportunities in the stock market [1] - The trend of Japanese residents shifting funds from savings to investments is being stimulated by the small investment tax exemption system (NISA) [1] Group 2 - As of the end of December 2024, the cumulative purchase amount under NISA has increased by 50% year-on-year, amounting to approximately 52 trillion yen [1]