Meet the Famous Five: A Closer Look at Buffett's Japanese Crew

From Omaha to Osaka: Unpacking the Multi-Billion Dollar Bet on Japan's 'Sogo Shosha'.

So, we know the legendary investor went shopping in Japan. But who exactly are these companies he's adding to his collection? They aren't household names for everyone, but ITOCHU, Marubeni, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui & Co., and Sumitomo Corporation are absolute giants – Japan's famous "sogo shosha" or general trading companies.Think of them less as …