In this article, we will look at the 11 Best Japanese Stocks to Buy Right Now.
Japanese equities have held steady amid heightened volatility in global markets. The country’s main equity index, the Nikkei 225, has gained 15% year to date, dwarfing the 4% gain for the S&P 500. The impressive market run comes on the heels of strong corporate earnings that have helped shrug off the volatility of technology stocks.
Strong corporate governance and the reduction of investment units, driven by enhanced shareholder returns, are also supporting the strong market performance. Japan’s central bank, keeping the interest rate steady at 0.75% amid concerns about soaring inflation, is also offering the much-needed support amid the Iran conflict, which threatens to trigger supply-side risks.
“The rise in crude oil prices is expected to push up prices, mainly of energy and goods, with moves to pass on wage increases to selling prices continuing,” BOJ said.
Japanese stocks continue to outperform global equities even after the Bank of Japan cut its growth forecast for the year to 0.5% from 1%. The central bank also raised its core inflation outlook to 2.8% from 1.9%, warning that economic growth is likely to decelerate amid a spike in crude oil prices. The economy narrowly avoided recession in Q4 2025, growing 0.3% quarter on quarter and 1.3% year on year.
Amid the resilient economy, price action in the equity market shows an increasingly strong bullish trend in Japanese stocks. The market has already powered to record highs on net long exposure to Nikkei futures, rising to 2-year highs. Asset managers have also increased their net long exposure on Japanese equities to 20-week highs. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best Japanese stocks to buy right now.
Our Methodology
To compile our list of the best Japanese stocks to buy right now, we used stock screeners from Finviz and Yahoo Finance to find the largest Japanese companies. Next, we focused on the stocks favored by institutional investors. Data for the hedge fund sentiment surrounding each stock was taken from Insider Monkey’s database. Finally, we ranked the stocks in ascending order based on the number of hedge funds holding stakes in them in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research shows we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 498.7% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 303 percentage points (see more details here).
Best Japanese Stocks to Buy Right Now
11. TOYO Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:TOYO)
Market Capitalization: $425.17 Million
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 2
TOYO Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:TOYO) is one of the best Japanese stocks to buy right now. On April 14, H.C Wainwright reiterated a Buy rating on Toyo Co. (NASDAQ:TOYO) and an $18 price target. The bullish stance is in response to the company delivering impressive second-half and full-year 2025 results.
Full-year revenue totaled $427.4 million, above the upper end of the previously announced guidance range of $375–$400 million and up 142% compared to 2024. The company achieved EBITDA of $95.8 million, driven by operational efficiencies and a strategic shift towards higher-margin, tariff-compliant supply chains. Adjusted net income rose 769% to $52.2 million.
The better-than-expected results were underpinned by the ramp-up of the 4GW cell facility, which is now operating at full capacity. Toyo has positioned itself to capitalize on solar energy, driving a majority of the new US electric demand. The company expects its solar cell shipments in 2026 to reach 5.5-5.8 GW for the full year, attributed to strong demand. Solar module shipments are expected to reach approximately 1-1.3GW with adjusted net income of between $90 million and $100 million.
TOYO Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:TOYO) is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated solar energy company that develops, produces, and sells high-efficiency solar cells and modules. The company manages the full supply chain from silicon to photovoltaic (PV) modules, with a focus on manufacturing and supplying solar solutions to the U.S. market.
10. PicoCELA Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLA)
Market Capitalization: $18.65 Million
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 2
PicoCELA Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLA) is one of the best Japanese stocks to buy right now. On April 24 at the WiFi World Congress USA 2026, PicoCELA Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLA) redefined enterprise connectivity with the launch of its proprietary wireless mesh technology.
The company showcased its hardware lineup, which includes the PCWL-0501 (indoor model) and the PCWL-0510 (outdoor high-end model). With the hardware, the company has demonstrated how its technology can overcome the limitations of conventional wireless standards to address global challenges in communication infrastructure.
The fact that the hardware covers both indoor and outdoor use cases asserts that the wireless mesh technology is seamless and scalable regardless of the setting. In addition, it is highly compatible with existing infrastructure, making it easier for current users to integrate the latest advancements while maintaining scalable operations. PicoCELA seeks to create a sustainable communication infrastructure alongside its global partners with the new Wi-Fi technology.
PicoCELA Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLA) is a Japan-based technology company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and installation of high-performance enterprise wireless mesh solutions. Utilizing their patented PicoCELA Backhaul Engine (PBE), they provide stable, multi-hop wireless LAN access points (PCWL series) that eliminate the need for extensive cabling, reducing network complexity and costs.
