TOKYO -- Listed Japanese companies appear set to post record profits for the third straight year, a Nikkei analysis shows, with the total surpassing earlier projections thanks to reopened borders, price hikes and the depreciating yen.
Toyota, Isetan Mitsukoshi, Fuji Electric among those driving gains for fiscal 2023

Lexus vehicles are being assembled at a Toyota Motor plant. The automaker appears set to break its profit record this fiscal year. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
TOKYO -- Listed Japanese companies appear set to post record profits for the third straight year, a Nikkei analysis shows, with the total surpassing earlier projections thanks to reopened borders, price hikes and the depreciating yen.