Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
Japan FEFTA M&A Guide - Foreign Investment Screening for Acquisitions in 2026
外為法第26条 Pre-Notification: When It Applies, How It Works, and What Foreign Buyers Must Do Before Signing
Japan M&A: Stock Purchase vs Asset Purchase - Which Structure Is Right for Your Deal (2026)
株式譲渡 vs 事業譲渡: Choosing Between Share Transfer and Business Transfer for Japan Acquisitions in 2026
Financing a Japan M&A Deal - How Foreign Buyers Fund Acquisitions in 2026
Most foreign buyers fund a Japan acquisition with cash from the parent company, since Japanese sellers want payment certainty at closing and Japan bank acquisition loans are rarely available to a...
Japan Joint Venture - Legal Structure, FEFTA Screening, and Exit Framework for 2026
When Does a JV Beat a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary? How to Structure It, Protect Your Interests, and Plan Your Exit.
Selling a Japanese Company - A Foreign Owner's Complete Exit Guide for 2026
Share Sale, Asset Sale, Valuation, FEFTA Obligations, and Tax on Exit: What Foreign Sellers Must Know
Acquiring a Japanese Company: A Foreign Buyer's Complete Guide for 2026
Share Purchase vs. Asset Purchase, FEFTA Investment Screening, Due Diligence, and Post-Acquisition Integration: What Every Foreign Buyer Must Know