EquitiesDaikin, Toto among companies facing calls for change in first halfMany activist shareholder proposals in Japan targeted capital efficiency and governance. © ReutersTAIZO WADAAugust 25, 2026 05:46 JSTTOKYO -- Activist shareholder activity hit a high in the first half of 2026, rising 20% on the year with a larger uptick in Japan, as investors pushed companies on topics including governance and artificial intelligence use.