We meet Paul ffolkes Davis of the Nippon Active Value Fund to discuss how shareholder activism works in a market that is steeped in traditional decorum and that is often resistant to change.\n\nGet our free daily newsletter on market movers at www.thearmchairtrader.com\n\nIf there are companies you would like the Armchair Trader to feature in future episodes reach us on www.thearmchairtrader.com\n\n0:59 Introduction to Nippon Active Value and Rising Sun\n5:16 How is Japan dealing with the pandemic\n9:49 Characteristics of Japanese businesses\n14:13 Engaging with the management of Japanese companies\n19:33 Company culture, shareholder activism and taking the gloves off\n28:51 Does the existing shareholder register affect the choice of target company?\n31:07 Why not employ a Sterling-Yen hedge?\n32:25 Why should UK investors choose Nippon Active Value Fund?