Business & Finance

Business Law in Japan Vol.1

Business Law in Japan Vol.1

AREA: Japan

Price 20,000yen (21,000yen included tax)

Pub. November 2008

ISBN 978-4-915845-08-6

Japan is poised for further growth. The increase in foreign investment into Japan requires greater analysis and respect of the laws relating to business.

Complexity of the laws and practice coupled with good translations of the laws in English remain a constant challenge for professionals who are looking to expand their businesses into Japan.

Business Law in Japan Vol. 1 is the first of the series of the books for business and legal professionals looking to invest in Japan. The intention of this series is to ensure that investors looking for business opportunities in Japan are equipped with a comprehensive information source.

Beginning with the basics of how to find the law in Japan, the book explains the intricacies of commercial litigation and arbitration, before moving on to more substantive law topics - contracts, and product liability and safety regulation.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Finding The Law


  • *Introduction: Nature of the Japanese Legal System
  • *Major Laws Relating to Business in Japan
  • *Finding the Law by Type of Information

Chapter 2 - Contract Law


  • *General Scope
  • *The Commercial Code
  • *Other Laws
  • *The Non-Compulsory Nature of Contract Law
  • *General Principles of Contract Law
  • *Contract Formation
  • *Validity of the Contract

Chapter 3 - Product Liability and Safety Regulation


  • *Product Liability and Safety Regulation
  • *Development of Product Liability in Japan
  • *Impact of the PL Law and Renewed Interest in Product Liability
  • *Industry Association-Based Product Liability
  • *Article-by-Article PL Law Commentary

Chapter 4 - Commercial Litigation/ Arbitration


  • *Introduction to Code of Civil Procedure
  • *Hearings and Evidence
  • *Cross-Border Litigation
  • Code of Civil Procedure