Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
Japan M&A NDA and LOI Guide - What to Expect in the Early Deal Process
Non-Disclosure Agreements, Letters of Intent, and the Mechanics of Entering a Japan Acquisition
Japan Company Valuation for M&A - How Japanese Businesses Are Priced and What Foreign Buyers Should Know
Valuation Methods, Japan-Specific Adjustments, and the Gap Between Book Value and Deal Price
Japan Post-M&A Regulatory Integration - What Must Change After Your Deal Closes
The Compliance Checklist Every Foreign Buyer Needs After Acquiring a Japanese Company
Japan Shareholder Agreement - Protecting Your Rights in Cross-Border Deals and Joint Ventures
What a Shareholders Agreement Covers Under Japanese Law, Which Clauses Matter Most for Foreign Investors, and How FEFTA Interacts with Governance Arrangements
Japan Business Succession M&A - A Foreign Buyer's Guide to Acquiring from Aging Japanese Owners
事業承継 Deal Dynamics, Pricing, FEFTA Screening, and How to Win the Trust of Japan SME Sellers in 2026
Japan M&A Due Diligence - The Complete Checklist for Foreign Buyers
Regulatory Licenses, Labor Law Risk, FEFTA, Environmental Liability, and the Japan-Specific DD Items That Western Buyers Miss
Japan Post-Incorporation Checklist: What to Do After Your KK or GK is Registered
Registration is the starting line, not the finish line. Once your 法人登記 (hojin-toki, corporate registration) is complete and your KK (株式会社, Kabushiki Kaisha) or GK (合同会社, Godo Kaisha) appears in the registry, a compressed…
Japan Management Buyout (MBO) Guide for Foreign Buyers and PE-Backed Transactions
Japan's management buyout market has grown significantly as succession pressure, listed-company governance reform, and PE capital availability have converged. For foreign sponsors and management teams executing a マネジメント・…
Japan Employee Stock Options for Foreign-Owned KK Companies
Stock options are one of the most effective tools for attracting and retaining talent in Japan, but the legal and tax framework is meaningfully different from what most foreign executives are familiar with. This guide co…
Japan Representations and Warranties Insurance (表明保証保険) in Cross-Border M&A
A practical guide for foreign buyers and sell-side advisors navigating R&W insurance in Japan share purchase transactions.