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As Japan's stock markets navigate recent volatility driven by a rebounding yen and shifting central bank policies, investors are seeking stability in dividend-paying stocks. In this environment, identifying companies with strong fundamentals and consistent dividend payouts can provide a reliable income stream amidst market fluctuations.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Japan
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.28% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 4.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Globeride (TSE:7990) | 4.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| KurimotoLtd (TSE:5602) | 5.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| Innotech (TSE:9880) | 4.74% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Tokushu Toryo (TSE:4619) | 4.07% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.90% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 466 stocks from our Top Japanese Dividend Stocks screener.
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Oriental Shiraishi
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Oriental Shiraishi Corporation produces, constructs, and sells prestressed concrete products and structures in Japan, with a market cap of ¥47.17 billion.
Operations: Oriental Shiraishi Corporation's revenue segments include the Construction Business at ¥55.22 billion, Steel Structure Business at ¥8.55 billion, and Port Business at ¥3.67 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
Oriental Shiraishi Corporation's recent dividend guidance indicates a payment of JPY 7.00 per share for Q2 FY2025 and JPY 7.50 per share for the year-end, down from JPY 8.00 last year. With a payout ratio of 40.6% and cash payout ratio of 51.6%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, though payments have been volatile over the past two years despite an overall increase in earnings and dividends during this period.
Kawada Technologies
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Kawada Technologies, Inc. operates in Japan's steel, civil engineering, architecture, and IT service sectors with a market cap of ¥44.63 billion.
Operations: Kawada Technologies, Inc. generates revenue from its operations in the steel, civil engineering, architecture, and IT service sectors in Japan.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Kawada Technologies' recent amendment to allow interim dividends provides flexibility, but the dividend guidance for FY2025 is significantly reduced to ¥45 per share from ¥393 last year. Despite a low payout ratio of 25.3% and strong cash flow coverage at 14.8%, the company's dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Earnings grew by 78.7% last year, yet are forecasted to decline by an average of 3.7% annually over the next three years, adding uncertainty for future dividends.