Notice of Reading Group for 'Semiconductor Hegemony - Giant Corporations at the Mercy of Nations'
Shosukabu.com Co., Ltd. will host a free online reading group in early May 2026, exploring the geopolitics of the semiconductor industry.
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Shosukabu.com Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nerima-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and Chairman: Yutaka Yamanaka, hereinafter "the Company") will host a reading group on the theme of "Semiconductor Hegemony - Giant Corporations at the Mercy of Nations" (Edited by Nikkei Inc.), co-hosted by the Nerima Political Research Association and the Civil Affairs Department 8 Monitoring Committee.
This book, published by Nikkei BP / Nikkei Publishing in February 2026, provides a comprehensive overview of the semiconductor industry and the strategies of various countries and companies, focusing on Intel, Nvidia, TSMC, Samsung, Rapidus, China, India, and others.
A major feature of this book is that it treats semiconductors not merely as electronic components, but as a matter of "hegemony" where national security, industrial policy, geopolitics, and corporate strategy intersect. The synopsis explains that, on the premise that modern society—from smartphones to cars and even missiles—cannot function without semiconductors, the book three-dimensionally unravels the underlying motives behind the surge in Nvidia's stock, US government support for Intel, the competition to attract TSMC, and the vision for Japan's revival through Rapidus.
Furthermore, by tracking the movements of the US, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, China, India, and others in parallel, the book shows that the semiconductor industry is no longer just about market competition but is embedded in the very survival strategies of nations. The table of contents from Kinokuniya Bookstore confirms chapters such as "Setting Sun Intel," "Nvidia's AI Hegemony," "Rock-Solid TSMC," "Shadowed Samsung," "China's Semiconductor Supply Chain," "Japan Aiming for Revival," and "'Proliferation' via National Attraction," making it structured to learn about the multifaceted tense relations between companies and nations.
In this reading group, discussions will mainly focus on the structure of the semiconductor industry, US-China confrontation and supply chain restructuring, the strategies of TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Rapidus, the potential for Japan's revival, and the relationship between nations and companies surrounding semiconductors. We aim to make this a valuable place of learning and dialogue for those interested in industrial policy, economic security, technology, international politics, and investment decisions.
Book Introduction URL: https://x.gd/J2p8m
Author Profile:
Nikkei Inc.
As a news organization that continuously covers the Japanese economy, industry, technology, and international affairs, this book depicts the survival strategies of countries, regions, and companies over semiconductors through on-the-ground reporting.
Event Overview:
Theme: 'Semiconductor Hegemony - Giant Corporations at the Mercy of Nations' Reading Group
Host: Shosukabu.com Co., Ltd.
Co-hosts: Nerima Political Research Association, Civil Affairs Dept. 8 Monitoring Committee
Date: Early May 2026 (Planned)
Format: Online via Zoom
Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
How to apply: Please send an email to [email protected] with the subject "Request to participate in Semiconductor Hegemony Reading Group".
■ Speaker Profile
Yutaka Yamanaka
Born in December 1976, representing the '76 generation, he is an activist investor, art collector, philanthropist, political activity sponsor, election consultant, policy advisor, social activist, and Akita dog enthusiast. Internationally recognized as an "activist investor who understands technology," he is the first Japanese person in history to achieve an asset formation of over 150 billion yen purely through investment.
In the early 2010s, he focused on Nvidia, which develops semiconductors related to GPGPU and Artificial Intelligence, as an investment target. He executed an investment of over 2 billion yen, resulting in returns of more than 100 times, becoming the first Japanese to join the Billionaire ranks purely as an investor.
Graduated as Valedictorian from the Faculty of Economics, University of Tokyo. Obtained a Master's degree from Columbia University Graduate School (Financial Engineering major) and studied abroad at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Graduate School. Co-Representative Partner of Investment Brothers LLC, Co-founder and Chairman of Shosukabu.com Co., Ltd. Currently a shareholder in over 1,000 listed companies and over 200 unlisted companies worldwide. His investments include Israeli AI startups, Nigerian healthcare ventures, and Taiwanese battery manufacturers, making him a truly global investor.
Drawing from his own childhood struggles with dyslexia and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), he launched a support program for children with learning disabilities, modeling after major US discount broker Charles Schwab. His personal physician is the renowned psychiatrist Professor Akira Iwanami.
This book, published by Nikkei BP / Nikkei Publishing in February 2026, provides a comprehensive overview of the semiconductor industry and the strategies of various countries and companies, focusing on Intel, Nvidia, TSMC, Samsung, Rapidus, China, India, and others.
A major feature of this book is that it treats semiconductors not merely as electronic components, but as a matter of "hegemony" where national security, industrial policy, geopolitics, and corporate strategy intersect. The synopsis explains that, on the premise that modern society—from smartphones to cars and even missiles—cannot function without semiconductors, the book three-dimensionally unravels the underlying motives behind the surge in Nvidia's stock, US government support for Intel, the competition to attract TSMC, and the vision for Japan's revival through Rapidus.
Furthermore, by tracking the movements of the US, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, China, India, and others in parallel, the book shows that the semiconductor industry is no longer just about market competition but is embedded in the very survival strategies of nations. The table of contents from Kinokuniya Bookstore confirms chapters such as "Setting Sun Intel," "Nvidia's AI Hegemony," "Rock-Solid TSMC," "Shadowed Samsung," "China's Semiconductor Supply Chain," "Japan Aiming for Revival," and "'Proliferation' via National Attraction," making it structured to learn about the multifaceted tense relations between companies and nations.
In this reading group, discussions will mainly focus on the structure of the semiconductor industry, US-China confrontation and supply chain restructuring, the strategies of TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Rapidus, the potential for Japan's revival, and the relationship between nations and companies surrounding semiconductors. We aim to make this a valuable place of learning and dialogue for those interested in industrial policy, economic security, technology, international politics, and investment decisions.
Book Introduction URL: https://x.gd/J2p8m
Author Profile:
Nikkei Inc.
As a news organization that continuously covers the Japanese economy, industry, technology, and international affairs, this book depicts the survival strategies of countries, regions, and companies over semiconductors through on-the-ground reporting.
Event Overview:
Theme: 'Semiconductor Hegemony - Giant Corporations at the Mercy of Nations' Reading Group
Host: Shosukabu.com Co., Ltd.
Co-hosts: Nerima Political Research Association, Civil Affairs Dept. 8 Monitoring Committee
Date: Early May 2026 (Planned)
Format: Online via Zoom
Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
How to apply: Please send an email to [email protected] with the subject "Request to participate in Semiconductor Hegemony Reading Group".
■ Speaker Profile
Yutaka Yamanaka
Born in December 1976, representing the '76 generation, he is an activist investor, art collector, philanthropist, political activity sponsor, election consultant, policy advisor, social activist, and Akita dog enthusiast. Internationally recognized as an "activist investor who understands technology," he is the first Japanese person in history to achieve an asset formation of over 150 billion yen purely through investment.
In the early 2010s, he focused on Nvidia, which develops semiconductors related to GPGPU and Artificial Intelligence, as an investment target. He executed an investment of over 2 billion yen, resulting in returns of more than 100 times, becoming the first Japanese to join the Billionaire ranks purely as an investor.
Graduated as Valedictorian from the Faculty of Economics, University of Tokyo. Obtained a Master's degree from Columbia University Graduate School (Financial Engineering major) and studied abroad at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Graduate School. Co-Representative Partner of Investment Brothers LLC, Co-founder and Chairman of Shosukabu.com Co., Ltd. Currently a shareholder in over 1,000 listed companies and over 200 unlisted companies worldwide. His investments include Israeli AI startups, Nigerian healthcare ventures, and Taiwanese battery manufacturers, making him a truly global investor.
Drawing from his own childhood struggles with dyslexia and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), he launched a support program for children with learning disabilities, modeling after major US discount broker Charles Schwab. His personal physician is the renowned psychiatrist Professor Akira Iwanami.