On October 17th, securities exchanges including the Sapporo Securities Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange will hold a seminar at the Sapporo Exchange in Chuo-ku, Sapporo to communicate the appeal of Japanese stocks to individual investors. While overseas stocks are gaining attention through stock investments and investment trusts, the aim is to direct attention toward Japanese stocks as an option for asset formation.
Sapporo Securities Exchange
The Sapporo Securities Exchange was established in 1950 as one of Japan’s regional stock exchanges. It primarily focused on trading stocks of companies from the Hokkaido region. In 2000, it merged with the Tokyo Stock Exchange, ceasing its independent operations and becoming a part of the larger national exchange system.
Tokyo Stock Exchange
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is one of the world’s largest securities exchanges, founded in 1878. It plays a central role in the Japanese economy, facilitating the trading of stocks and other financial instruments for major corporations. Following a merger in 2013, it became part of the Japan Exchange Group.
Sapporo Exchange
The Sapporo Exchange is a historic building in Sapporo, Japan, originally constructed in 1926 as the Hokkaidō Government Office Annex. It was designed to centralize the region’s commercial and trade activities, reflecting Sapporo’s growth as Hokkaido’s economic center. Today, it is a designated Tangible Cultural Property, housing shops and restaurants while preserving its classic Western-inspired architectural style.
