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    Amendment To The Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act Enacted

    This amendment will come into force no later than two years from the date of promulgation on a date to be specified by a Cabinet Order.
    JapanEnvironment
    Jones Day
    Jones Day
  • Article

    Nuclear Liability Caps In Japan

    Japan has nuclear liability caps much higher than those in Canada. Under the Law on Compensation for Nuclear Damage, plant operator liability is exclusive and absolute, and power plant operators must provide a ‘financial security amount’ of ¥120 billion ($1.2 billion), 16 times the Canadian limit.
    JapanEnvironment
    Siskinds LLP
    Siskinds LLP
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Japanese Government Approves New Legislation Bill On Hydrogen Price-Gap Subsidy

On 13 February 2024, the Japanese government approved a new legislation bill to provide subsidies to suppliers of hydrogen and ammonia.
JapanEnergy and Natural Resources
Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong
Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong
  • Article

    Japan's Bold Green Leap

    Japan is targeting a 73% emissions cut by 2040, with renewables at 50% of its energy mix despite calls for even more ambition.
    JapanEnergy and Natural Resources
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
  • Article

    Environmental Risk

    The March 11, 2011 earthquake that struck off the coast of northeast Japan, and the devastation of the subsequent tsunami, will surely leave myriad legal issues in its wake. Among them, the process of allocating the enormous costs involved in cleaning up the
    JapanEnvironment
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
  • Article

    Japan’s Whaling Program Ruled Unscientific, Must Stop At Last

    In May 2010, Australia launched legal proceedings against Japan in the International Court of Justice.
    JapanEnvironment
    Siskinds LLP
    Siskinds LLP
  • Article

    Big Bang - Economic Impact

    JapanWealth Management
    Komatsu Koma & Nishikawa
    Komatsu Koma & Nishikawa
  • Article

    Overview Of Japanese Big Bang

    JapanEnvironment
    Komatsu Koma & Nishikawa
    Komatsu Koma & Nishikawa
  • Article

    Japan's Ministry Of The Environment Announces "Carbon Footprints Indication Guide"

    On February 4, 2025, Japan's Ministry of the Environment released its "Carbon Footprints Indication Guide (this "Guide")1. The expression "Carbon Footprints of Products" ("CFP") refers to the amount of greenhouse gases...
    JapanEnvironment
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    2024: Doing Business In Japan

    What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses?
    JapanGovernment, Public Sector
    World Law Group
    World Law Group
  • Article

    グローバル・イノベーション・ハブ指数2022が発表、北京は世界3位に

    グローバル・イノベーション・ハブ指数2022が発表、北京は世界3位に 時間: 2022-12-26 清華大学産業発展・環境ガバナンス研究センターとネイチャーは
    GlobalIntellectual Property
    Kangxin
    Kangxin
  • Article

    Japan FSA Publishes Draft Guidelines On Impact Investment And Calls For Public Opinion

    On 30 June 2023, the Working Group on Impact Investment ("Working Group"), which was established under the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance of the Financial Services Agency of Japan...
    JapanEnvironment
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Event Response For Noto, Japan Earthquake January 1, 2024

    Following a series of moderate (Mw4.0-6.3) earthquakes across north-western Japan during 2023, this year started with a shallow Mw7.5 earthquake off the coast of the Noto peninsula.
    JapanReal Estate and Construction
    WTW
    WTW
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    Energy Practice Legal Update - Recent Developments In Carbon Offset Markets In Japan - For Achieving A Green Transformation (GX) And Carbon Netzero (Carbon-neutrality)

    The Japanese Government has announced its nationally-determined contribution ("NDC") to achieve 46% reduction of greenhouse gasses ("GHG") by 2030 compared to 2013 and carbon netzero by 2050.
    JapanEnergy and Natural Resources
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    Energy Newsletter - Recent Developments In Japanese/Global Climate Change/Carbon Credit Regulations

    With the inauguration of the Trump administration in the United States in January 2025, the ideas of prioritizing carbon net-zero (carbon neutrality) and emphasizing...
    JapanEnergy and Natural Resources
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    Energy Practice Legal Update - Recent Developments In Carbon Offset Markets In Japan - For Achieving A Green Transformation (GX) And Carbon Net-Zero (Carbon-Neutrality) -

    The Japanese Government has set targets to achieve carbon net-zero in 2050 and reduce greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions by 46% in 2030 as compared to 2013...
    JapanCorporate/Commercial Law
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    Recent Discussions In Japan Over New System For Disposal And Recycling Of Solar Panels

    The current Japanese laws do not require recycling or resource recovery of any used solar panels, although disassembly method of used solar panels for the purpose of reuse...
    JapanEnvironment
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    Energy Practice Legal Update - Recent Developments In Carbon Offset Markets In Japan For Achieving Green Transformation And Carbon Net-Zero

    In April 2023, GX League Phase 1 (pilot phase), a Japanese emissions trading system was launched, and in October 2023...
    JapanEnvironment
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    Environmental, Social And Governance

    Climate – the law governing operations that emit Greenhouse Gases (e.g. carbon trading) is addressed by Environment and Climate Change international guides...
    JapanEnvironment
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    Energy Newsletter - New Recycling System For PV Modules Under Discussion By The Japanese Government (On Flash Basis)

    While technologies for decommissioning solar panels for which the period of use has elapsed, and the reuse of disassembled materials thereof, have been recently developed, current laws of Japan...
    JapanEnergy and Natural Resources
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
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