Japanese companies have been historically resistant to foreign influence in management

"Japanese companies have been historically resistant to foreign influence in management, takeovers or shareholder activism."

Source: U.S. investor wants Sony to spin off entertainment

Roger Yu, 

USA TODAY

May 14, 2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/14/hedge-fund-wants-part-of-sony-entertainment-sold/2157617/