Berkshire Hathaway’s Japanese Equity Holdings Surge to $31 Billion
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has seen its Japanese investments balloon to $31 billion, marking a 392% gain since the conglomerate first disclosed stakes in five major trading houses in 2020. The holdings—spanning Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Itochu, Marubeni, and Sumitomo—have appreciated between 227% and 551%, fueled by both stock rallies and continued buying.
Recent filings reveal Berkshire now holds over 10% in Mitsui and Mitsubishi, exceeding Buffett's initial 5% cap pledge. Undisclosed purchases suggest exposure may be even higher. Mitsui alone counts Berkshire as its top shareholder, with a 10.1% stake worth $7.1 billion as of September.