Ian Brimecome, the most senior foreigner in Japan's insurance industry, says companies like Tokio Marine must look beyond the numbers when it comes to deals overseas.
The triple listing of Japan Post Holdings and its banking and insurance units offer a good alternative investment for retail investors in a low interest rate environment.
The privatisation of Japan’s huge postal service, bank and insurance companies are under way, offering a high dividend yield in the hope of tempting Mrs Watanabe.