JFTC Issues Recommendation to FM Kyoto Under Japan Freelance Act
JFTC issued a recommendation to FM Kyoto under Japan's Freelance Act over transaction-condition disclosure and payment timing for freelancers.
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Supplier / Partner Screening
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Human Rights Due Diligence Is Becoming Part of Japan Business Infrastructure
JETRO's new Human Rights Policy is not just institutional language. It signals that responsible supply chains, supplier screening, and trust are becoming part of Japan's business infrastructure.
Japan Is Looking For Reliable Partners, Not Just Foreign Sellers
Japan is open to foreign companies, capital, and technology. But in a high-risk world, Japan is not only asking what you sell. It is asking whether you can be trusted as a partner.
Japan Market Entry Is Becoming A Partnership Test, Not A Translation Project
Japan is still open to foreign companies, but entry is becoming more selective. The companies that prepare for partnerships, not just promotion, will have a stronger chance.
Why Japanese Supplier Research Should Start With Operating Signals, Not Company Lists
A practical way to research Japanese suppliers by looking beyond company lists and checking operating signals such as hiring, certifications, product focus, trade presence, and response readiness.