On August 31, 2023, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry formulated and announced the Guidelines for Corporate Takeovers (the "Guidelines").

The number of tender offers in Japan is on the rise, and the number of deals this year is expected to set a new annual record.

As major contributors to the transition movement to a carbon-neutral society, carbon dioxide capture and storage ("CCS") projects have been attracting attention around the world...

In Japan, where the population is rapidly aging, promoting employment stability and opportunities for elderly employees has become a critical policy focus.

In recent years, generative AI has rapidly advanced and become widespread. However, legal interpretations and practical implementations related to this field have struggled to keep pace with its rapid evolution.

The Japanese real estate investment market is continuously expanding despite the spread of COVID-19.

Companies have been increasingly facing reputational damage from defamatory posts on the Internet. In Japan, there are generally two possible actions that can be taken by such companies...

On May 30, 2025, the Act on Contracts for Security Interest by Assignment and Retention of Title (the "Act") was passed.

Out-of-court workout procedures are methods by which a company can restructure its debts or revive its business through voluntary negotiations with creditors, without involving the courts.

In May 2025, Japan's Parliament passed the Act on Promotion of Research and Development, and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-Related Technologies (the "AI Promotion Act")1 in response to the rapid advancement of AI technologies.

Japan's healthcare market is undergoing a significant transformation driven by an aging population and technological innovation.

This case concerns the similarity of characters that appear in online games. Although several characters were the subject of this litigation, the court ruled...

In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the strategic importance of intellectual property ("IP") rights—particularly patents—in corporate business strategy.

Since its enactment in 1991, Japan's Act on Childcare Leave, Caregiver Leave, and Other Measures for the Welfare of Workers Caring for Children or Other Family Members (the "Child and Family Care Leave Act") has been revised several times in line with changes in workers' work styles.

For a long time, issues have surrounded freelancers or persons who do various kinds of work but are not covered by employment contracts.

This is an update to my previous article that was published in June 2023 regarding the LGBTQ+ status in Japan.

The Act on the Protection of Personal Information ("APPI"), which was enacted in 2003, took full effect in April 2005.

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