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J-STAR related stories
J-STAR’s Hara: A weaker yen is a double-edged sword for Japan fundraising
The depreciating yen can attract more USD investors, but GPs will need to work 'much harder' to create value in portfolio companies, Gregory Hara says at the HKVCA Asia Private Equity Forum.
GP-leds pose unique challenge for Japanese market
Idiosyncrasies in fund structuring, tax and regulation create distinctive tests for buyers and sellers considering GP-led processes in Japan.
Japan’s J-STAR explores GP-leds as it begins ‘aggressive’ bolt-on spree
PEI caught up with J-STAR partner Tatsuya Yumoto and IR principal Kenta Shima to discuss plans for its fifth flagship fund, which closed on $576m last week.
Stars align for Japanese private equity
Local and international firms report brisk activity over the past 12 months. Everything seems to be coming together for the Japanese buyout market.
Seven signs Japan is realising its potential
The country's private equity market has been touted for its growth potential for much of the past decade. Has that finally come to pass?
Japanese private equity is well placed to face a crisis
Our annual Japan Special showcases the tenacious local managers that have persisted through a tough market. It is this grit and determination that gives them confidence to face the next downturn.
ESG in Japan: A call for action
As awareness of good ESG spreads through the Japanese private equity industry, GPs need to focus on implementation.
Five trends in Japanese private equity
While no one can predict the future, the Japanese private equity industry remains optimistic it can ride out the coronavirus crisis.
J-STAR contact information
Offices
Dai-ichi Life Hibiya First 18F, 1-13-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100 0006, JapanContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Atsushi Ayabe | Job titleHead of Opeartions and Principal | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email  ---------- |
| Mr. Gregory Rokuro Hara | Job titleChief Executive Officer, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Investment Committee | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email ----- |
| Mr. Hideaki Sakurai | Job titleManaging Partner | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email ---------- |
| Mr. Hiromoto Kida | Job titlePrincipal, Investments | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email ----- |
J-STAR funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ----------- | Open dateJul 2025 | Strategy -------- | |
Closed funds: 6
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ------- | Close dateDec 2023 | Strategy ---------- | |
| ------- | Fund size ------ | Close dateApr 2022 | Strategy -------- |
| ----- | Fund size -------- | Close dateNov 2019 | Strategy -------- |