The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry jointly issued FAQs (the FAQs) regarding the Act on Electronic Signatures and Certification...more
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues to affect employment and business relationships in Japan. Companies are facing a number of issues in dealing with the current situation and the myriad potential...more
The Japanese government recently announced amendments (the Amendments) to certain regulations under Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (Act No. 228 of 1949, as amended) (FEFTA) expanding the scope of industries...more
On June 1, 2015, a new Corporate Governance Code (Code) came into effect for companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). The Code is part of the Japanese government’s efforts to reform certain long-standing corporate...more
Third Consecutive Year Increase and Positive Expectations on Amendment to Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Act -
- On May 24, 2013, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced...more