Insights & Guides

Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.

PSE Certification for Foreign Manufacturers - DENAN and the Notifying Supplier Model

June 11, 2026

10 min read

PSE Certification for Foreign Manufacturers - DENAN and the Notifying Supplier Model

How Foreign Companies Can Sell Electrical Products in Japan Without a Japan Entity

By Aplash
Importing Dangerous Goods to Japan - IATA, IMDG & Regulatory Compliance Guide 2026

June 11, 2026

11 min read

Importing Dangerous Goods to Japan - IATA, IMDG & Regulatory Compliance Guide 2026

Lithium Batteries, Compressed Gases, Chemicals, and Hazardous Materials: What Japan Requires Before Your Shipment Clears Customs

By Aplash
Japan HS Code Classification - Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports

June 11, 2026

10 min read

Japan HS Code Classification - Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports

Why the Wrong HS Code Costs More Than Just the Duty Rate

By Aplash
Customs Valuation - How to Declare Import Value Correctly in Japan

June 11, 2026

8 min read

Customs Valuation - How to Declare Import Value Correctly in Japan

Get It Wrong and Face Penalties. Get It Right and Optimize Duties and JCT.

By Aplash
Do You Need PSE, PSC, or Food Safety Certification to Import Into Japan? (2026 Guide)

June 11, 2026

9 min read

Do You Need PSE, PSC, or Food Safety Certification to Import Into Japan? (2026 Guide)

Japan's Mandatory Product Safety Marks and What the December 2025 Reform Changed for Foreign Sellers

By Aplash
Do You Need an IOR or ACP to Sell on Amazon Japan or Rakuten as a Non-Resident? (2026)

June 11, 2026

7 min read

Do You Need an IOR or ACP to Sell on Amazon Japan or Rakuten as a Non-Resident? (2026)

Neither Amazon nor Rakuten will act as your Importer of Record, so a non-resident seller shipping inventory to an FBA or Rakuten warehouse needs one of two customs structures: an Importer of...

By Aplash
ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedures

June 11, 2026

5 min read

ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedures

Mandatory Since October 2023 for Non-Resident Importers. When You Need ACP vs. Full Incorporation.

By Aplash
Japan FEFTA M&A Guide - Foreign Investment Screening for Acquisitions in 2026

April 29, 2026

11 min read

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

By Aplash
Importing Dangerous Goods to Japan — IATA, IMDG & Regulatory Compliance Guide 2026

April 17, 2026

8 min read

Importing Dangerous Goods to Japan — IATA, IMDG & Regulatory Compliance Guide 2026

Lithium Batteries, Compressed Gases, Chemicals, and Hazardous Materials: What Japan Requires Before Your Shipment Clears Customs

By Aplash
Japan HS Code Classification — Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports

April 17, 2026

8 min read

Japan HS Code Classification — Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports

Why the Wrong HS Code Costs More Than Just the Duty Rate

By Aplash