JAPANOUTBOUND INVESTMENT GUIDE日本の対外投資ガイド
JAPANOUTBOUND INVESTMENT GUIDE日本の対外投資ガイド
While Japanese outbound investment continues to reach record levels, the global landscape in which these investments are made has grown markedly more complex. As investment flows accelerate, so do the legal and regulatory challenges. From dealing with different ESG rules in the US and Europe to managing overseas compliance and human rights risks, companies now face a more complex and demanding regulatory environment.
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The 2026 Japan Outbound Investment Guide brings together insights from legal experts across key jurisdictions, examining the domestic legal frameworks that govern foreign in-vestment. This guide equips Japanese companies and their counsel with the knowledge to align strategies with global market and regulatory conditions, and choose the right invest-ment avenue.
New era for Japanese FDI amid geopolitical risk,
regulatory differences
Satoshi Shinkuma
President of Japan In-house Lawyers Association;
Director & member of
the audit committee, itsumo Tokyo
Director & member of
the audit committee, itsumo Tokyo
According to the latest data from the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), foreign direct investment reached JPY32.6 trillion (USD204 billion) in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of growth. However, it is important to note that because the yen remained weak throughout 2025, the yen-equivalent value of investments denominated in foreign currencies tended to be inflated.
Investment strategies in alluring India
India continues to garner focused interest from foreign investors despite global volatility. 2025 was marked by strategic interest in sectors such as financial services, infrastructure and healthcare. The outlook remains positive with momentum for inbound investment, as India continues to be an attractive investment destination for Japanese investors. … (Read more)
Dushyant Bagga
Partner
TT&A
Pooja Menon
Partner
TT&A
The importance of IP protection in India
India has become a major destination for Japanese outbound investment, and intellectual property is central to nearly every Indian engagement, from manufacturing and joint ventures to technology transfer and brand entry. … (Read more)
Sujata Chaudhri
Managing Partner
Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys
Dispute management in Indonesia for foreign investors
Indonesia remains one of the largest investment destinations in Southeast Asia. Foreign investors continue to invest in sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure, mining, energy, digital services and consumer goods. As investment activities increase, disputes inevitably arise. … (Read more)
Rando Purba
Senior Partner
MAPS
Dimas Satya Nugraha
Associate
MAPS
Kohei Omi
Associate
Oh-Ebashi
Korea’s legal landscape: Strategic window for Japanese investors
South Korea’s regulatory and capital market environment has undergone a profound transformation in the past two years. For Japanese investors and corporations that have traditionally approached the market with a degree of caution, this presents a timely and compelling opportunity to reassess that position. … (Read more)
Dispute management for Japanese companies in Korea
As economic exchange between South Korea and Japan continues to grow, Japanese companies are increasingly investing outbound into the republic through joint ventures (JVs), mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and similar transactions. … (Read more)
Sang-Kang Lee
Partner
LIN
David Yang
Partner
LIN
IP protection in the Philippines
A 2024 UNCTAD report showed that the top foreign investors in the Philippines were Japan, the US, Singapore and Germany. In early 2026, South Korea was added. This has been attributed to certain reforms that allow foreigners access to some investment areas, the perceived growing purchasing power of the middle class, and the push for digital transformation. … (Read more)
Editha Hechanova
Managing Partner
Hechanova Group
Timothy David
Senior Associate
Hechanova Group
Lance Freidrich Phillipe Asido
Associate
Hechanova Group
Legal guide to doing business in the Philippines
This legal guide provides Japanese investors with a practical overview of doing business in the Philippines. … (Read more)
John Maynard Atotubo
Senior Partner
PunoLaw
Minerva Santos
Senior Partner
PunoLaw
Roberto Santiago Jr
Senior Partner
PunoLaw
Singapore dispute management: A guide for Japanese companies
For Japanese companies investing across Asia, disputes and dispute resolution are an inevitable part of cross-border business. Singapore has firmly established itself as a leading dispute resolution hub in Asia due to its neutrality, enforcement framework and institutional depth. … (Read more)
Shem Khoo
Managing Director
Focus Law Asia
Mimi Ahn
Director
Focus Law Asia
