Warren Buffett Found Billions In A Tiny Japanese Guidebook He Could Barely Read — No Analysts, No Travel, Just Pure Instinct
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 29 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Warren Buffett's Investment Strategy: At his last annual meeting as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett shared how he identified value in five Japanese trading companies through a small handbook detailing thousands of firms, leading to significant investments in each company.
Importance of the Kaisha Shikiho Handbook: The handbook, known as the "bible of Japanese equities," provides comprehensive data on nearly 4,000 publicly traded companies in Japan and is crucial for local investors; however, its English edition was discontinued last year.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








