The Anti-Harassment Act now applies to all employers in Japan. Cultural and linguistic misunderstandings increase the risk of harassment claims for foreign companies in Japan.
Following the global trend of tightening the oversight of foreign direct investment (“FDI”), the German government has stepped stepped up its FDI screening and increased sanctions.
New compliance obligations under German law to prevent human rights and certain environmental risks along the entire value chain will also impact Japan-based companies.
Renewable energy operators should pay attention to the new rules on feed-in premiums, infrastructure charges, disposal of solar power facilities, and inoperative plants.
Since 2020, foreign investors face significantly more mandatory prior-notification obligations to the competent governmental authorities through the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
