Nikkei Industry Sector
Other Manufacturing
Overview
Japan's other manufacturing category within the Nikkei 225 encompasses diverse producers including entertainment companies, sporting goods manufacturers, musical instrument makers, and consumer product businesses that do not fit standard industrial classifications. This category includes some of Japan's most globally recognized consumer brands.
Current Trend
The global gaming industry's continued growth and expansion of Japanese intellectual property into film, streaming, and merchandise are creating new revenue streams. The convergence of gaming, content, and technology is attracting significant investor attention to previously undervalued Japanese entertainment assets, particularly those with deep IP libraries.
Companies in This Sector
4
Today's Avg. Price Change
-0.05%
Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.
Updated: 2026-10-14 (JST)
Position in Japan
Despite its catchall classification, several companies in this category—including major video game publishers and console makers—command premium global brand recognition and significant market capitalizations. The category benefits from Japan's cultural export strength, with Japanese entertainment content and consumer brands enjoying worldwide appeal.
Latest Press Releases
14
Oct
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. JP3778630008
2026-10-13 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. “"NARUTO" launches major new project "PROJECT RASENGAN"! ~New developments in manga, anime, games, trading card games, etc. revealed all at once~ PDF 544.5 KB.”
14
Oct
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. JP3778630008
2026-10-13 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. “Bandai Namco Experience expands its overseas activity facility production business. In collaboration with Aeon Fantasy Malaysia, it will produce its second overseas store, "VS CHALLENGE," in Malaysia, opening on November 5th, 2026 (Thursday). PDF 673.6 KB.”
10
Oct
YAMAHA CORPORATION JP3942600002
2026-10-09 YAMAHA CORPORATION “Regarding the leakage of customer information due to unauthorized access to an external contractor on October 9, 2026.”
10
Oct
Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. JP3493800001
2026-10-09 Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. “Dai Nippon Printing's NEXEL has established a joint venture company, "TriNebula Cell Tech," with CMIC Pharma Science.”
09
Oct
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. JP3778630008
2026-10-08 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. “＼Market share No.1 brand／ Bandai's "Gashapon®" will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027! ~Accelerating overseas expansion and making "Gashapon a global culture"~ PDF 1.2 MB.”
03
Oct
Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. JP3493800001
2026-10-02 Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. “DNP has developed a "PET cup type aseptic filling container" that extends the shelf life of chilled beverages.”
02
Oct
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. JP3778630008
2026-10-01 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. “Bandai Namco Filmworks introduces its Fall 2026 new lineup, featuring original works and TV anime and theatrical films based on popular source material. (PDF 1.1 MB)”
17
Sep
Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. JP3493800001
2026-09-16 Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. “A new type of photo printer, designed to meet the growing demand for fan-related activities and event photography, will be gradually released overseas.”
15
Sep
Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. JP3493800001
2026-09-14 Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. “Dai Nippon Printing and enigma have formed a capital and business alliance to design and operate experiential spaces utilizing digital technology.”
15
Sep
Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. JP3493800001
2026-09-14 Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. “We are promoting the development of an authentication infrastructure that supports the secure use of digital services in the AI era.”
10
Sep
Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. JP3493800001
2026-09-09 Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. “Dai Nippon Printing and JR East have launched "＆found," a brand experience store located inside Cross Station.”
04
Sep
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. JP3778630008
2026-09-03 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. “51.9% reduction in power consumption compared to conventional models. Achieving both operational efficiency and environmental consideration. The latest addition to the "Crena" crane game machine series, "Crena Granduo," will begin operation sequentially from September 2026. (PDF 459.2 KB)”
03
Sep
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. JP3778630008
2026-09-02 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. “Bandai Namco Group companies to open six stores in the large commercial complex "LUCUA South" in Umeda, Osaka, starting sequentially from November 2026. (PDF 987.9 KB)”
01
Sep
Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. JP3493800001
2026-08-31 Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. “We have developed a "rust-preventing adhesive sheet" that simultaneously suppresses corrosion of steel materials and allows for condition checks.”
29
Aug
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. JP3778630008
2026-08-28 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. “Bandai Namco Filmworks is developing a series of initiatives to expand the appeal of its original animation, "Maebashi Witches: The Movie – Emo-Emo-Mories," through music projects and collaborations with the local community. (PDF 764.7 KB)”
28
Aug
Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. JP3493800001
2026-08-27 Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. “A co-creation hub, "FIO Lab," has been established at the Tsukuba Integrated Development Center.”
28
Aug
Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. JP3493800001
2026-08-27 Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. “Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) invested in JCCL to accelerate the commercialization of CO₂ separation and recovery.”
28
Aug
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. JP3778630008
2026-08-27 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. “Towards promoting plastic resource recycling: BANDAI SPIRITS, Kao, and Lion launch "Recycle Everyday Plastic! Gunpla Project" – Collected runners, used refill packs, and used toothbrushes become Gunpla – PDF 863.6 KB.”
27
Aug
YAMAHA CORPORATION JP3942600002
2026-08-26 YAMAHA CORPORATION “Notice Regarding the Partial Sale of Shares of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., effective August 26, 2026.”
22
Aug
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. JP3778630008
2026-08-21 Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. “Further details announced at the anime festival "Anime NYC 2026"! The anime "Fool Night," exclusively streamed worldwide on Netflix, will be available for streaming in its entirety on November 26th, 2026 (Thursday)! The second teaser PV has arrived! Additional characters and the豪華 cast have been revealed (PDF 1.3 MB).”