Japan Stock of the Day | Kabutaro & Friends

On September 15, 2026, the Japanese stock most talked about online was Leopalace21 <8848>. Background: Hikari Tsushin, together with MBK Partners and a fund affiliated with NEC Capital Solutions, announced a tender offer (TOB) for Leopalace21 at 1,000 yen per share, worth up to 267.6 billion yen in total. The offer price represents a premium of about 45% over the previous closing price, and Leopalace21 said it recommends shareholders tender their shares. The stock responded with buy orders piling up at the daily limit, closing up 100 yen (+14.47%) at 791 yen, a new year-to-date high. The tender offer period is scheduled to run from September 15 to the end of October.