[HIGHLIGHTS] Will the stock price continue to rise? Focus is on whether the company can grow in line with the stock price.

On the 22nd of this month, the Nikkei Stock Average reached its all-time high, set in 1989 during the bubble period. Some say it shows expectations for Japanese companies, others point out that it does not reflect the reality of the economy.

Focus is on whether stock prices will continue to rise and whether companies will be able to achieve growth commensurate with their stock prices. The challenge is whether Japanese companies can shift to a management style that actively invests in equipment and human resources in order to generate innovation.