In checking page 83 of last year's accounts for the exchange...

In checking page 83 of last year's accounts for the exchange rate question, I noticed an entry which appears a little odd. I had not noticed it previously.

It shows net financial assets of 9m Japanese yen, and zero for the previous year.
Now this is only about $100k, but clearly they are doing something in Japan. Or in an area where the operational currency is yen.

I know they mentioned that they wanted to get into the Japanese market, but I don't see why they would have assets there. Any takers?