Articles | JN, Attorney-at-Law

On this page, I provide legal insights into various Japanese laws, regulations, and practice areas from the perspective of “Doing Business in Japan,” presented in English.

Japanese Corporate Law 1 (Differences between Stock Companies and Limited Liability Companies)

This article outlines the differences between Japanese stock companies (KKs) and limited liability companies (GKs).

Japanese Corporate Law 2 (Board of Directors, Shareholders’ Meeting, Annual Reporting Obligations)

This article explains the organizational design of Japanese stock companies, including the Board of Directors, Shareholders' Meeting, and Annual Reporting Obligations.

Japanese Corporate Law 3 (Corporate Governance)

This article highlights the significance and characteristics of Corporate Governance in Japan.

Japanese Corporate Law 4 (Dissolution and Liquidation)

This article describes the dissolution and liquidation process of stock companies in Japan.

Japanese Labor and Employment Law 1 (Dismissal Regulations)

This article provides a detailed explanation of the dismissal regulations in Japanese labor law, which are known for being particularly strict compared to other countries.

Japanese Real Estate Law 1 (General Overview)

This article explores Japanese real estate law, focusing on the registration system and contract laws related to real estate.

Japanese Data Privacy Law 1 (the APPI regulations for Foreign Companies)

This article outlines the Japanese data privacy law from the perspectives that are particularly important for foreign companies handling the personal data of individuals located in Japan.

Japanese Intellectual Property Law 1 (General Overview)

This article provides a general overview of the Japanese intellectual property laws, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs.

Japanese Competition Law 1 (General Overview)

This article explains the Japanese competition law, officially titled the Act on Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade (“Antimonopoly Act”).

M&A Laws in Japan 1 (Significance and Characteristics of M&A Laws in Japan)

This article highlights the significance and characteristics of M&A laws in Japan.

Joint Ventures in Japan 1 (General Overview)

This article provides a detailed explanation of Joint Ventures in Japan.

Renewable Energy Project Finance in Japan 1 (General Overview)

This article provides a general overview of Renewable Energy Project Finance in Japan.

Renewable Energy Project Finance in Japan 2 (Amendment on the Act on Special Measures Concerning Renewable Energy Requiring Resident Briefings Effective April 1, 2024)

This article describes the amendment on the Act on Special Measures Concerning Renewable Energy requiring resident briefings effective April 1, 2024