2026.09.0223:50:00UTC+00Foreign Investors Return to Japanese Equities as Flows Swing Back into Positive Territory

Japan’s stock market has seen a notable shift in foreign appetite, with overseas investors moving back into buying mode after a substantial period of outflows. According to the latest data updated on 2 September 2026, foreign investments in Japanese stocks have reversed from a previous reading of –763.4 billion to a positive 35.8 billion.

The turnaround suggests renewed interest in Japanese equities, following heavy selling that had weighed on the market. While the new inflow of 35.8 billion is modest compared with the prior outflow, the move back into positive territory may signal early-stage repositioning by global investors toward Japan’s stock market.

Market participants will be watching upcoming data closely to determine whether this shift marks a sustained trend or a temporary correction after the sharp withdrawal of foreign capital recorded earlier. For now, the latest figures point to a tentative return of overseas confidence in Japanese equities.