Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
Japan Holding Company Structure - IP Holding, Tax Optimization, and Group Control
How to Use a Japan KK or GK as an Intermediate Holding Vehicle: Dividend Exemption, IP Licensing, and Group Consolidation for Foreign Corporate Groups
Japan Import Duty Guide 2026 - Tariff Rates, EPA Preferences and How to Calculate Your Customs Cost
How to Determine What You Will Actually Pay at Japan Customs Before Your Shipment Arrives
How to Import from China to Japan - Duties, Compliance and Market Entry Guide 2026
From Chinese Factory to Japan Customs Clearance: What Every Exporter and Buyer Needs to Know
IOR vs ACP for Japan Imports - Which Structure Do You Need in 2026?
Two Legal Pathways for Non-Resident Importers: What Separates Them and When to Use Each
Importing Medical Devices to Japan - PMD Act, PMDA Registration and Market Entry
Japan's Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act (薬機法) Imposes Pre-Market Approval Requirements That Cannot Be Bypassed at Customs
Japan FEFTA Import Clearance - When METI Pre-Approval Is Required for Technology Imports
Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act: The Pre-Import Clearance Requirement That Stops Controlled Technology at Japan Customs
Japan Radio Act Certification (技適) - Import Compliance for Wireless Devices and IoT
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, NFC, and Satellite: Every Device That Transmits Wirelessly Requires MIC Certification Before It Can Be Used in Japan
PSE Certification for Foreign Manufacturers - DENAN and the Notifying Supplier Model
How Foreign Companies Can Sell Electrical Products in Japan Without a Japan Entity
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
Japan HS Code Classification - Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports
Why the Wrong HS Code Costs More Than Just the Duty Rate