Warren Buffett Significantly Expands Investments in Japan's Top Trading Firms
- Berkshire Hathaway has added to its holdings in Japan's five biggest trading houses, now averaging more than 8.5% in each.
- Japan is now Berkshire's second-largest market after the US.
- Buffett has set a maximum stake of 9.9% in each firm and will make no further purchases without approval.
- Berkshire's focus on Japan has led the company away from Taiwan.
- Berkshire traveled to Japan in April and met with CEOs of each firm, signaling a long-term partnership.