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We are delighted to send you the Oh‒Ebashi LPC & Partner’s English Newsletter which has been containing short articles relating to legal developments within Japan.

Japanese laws and legal practice are constantly changing and being updated.
Through this Newsletter, we hope to keep you abreast of important developments within the country and, as necessary, help you make timely and informed decisions.

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Our latest Issue

2026.09.25 　OH-EBASHI English Newsletter_2026 Autumn Issue was published.

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1. Japan’s 2026 Reform of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology: A New Era for Japanese Defense Exports? by Tomomi Fukutomi

This article outlines the significant revisions to Japan’s Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, which substantially broaden the scope of defense equipment that may be transferred, subject to governmental review and various safeguards. It also discusses the practical implications of the revised framework for cross-border defense equipment transfer transactions and export control compliance.

2. Overview of the Amended Insurance Business Act by Taishi Komiyama

This article discusses the amendments to Japan’s Insurance Business Act and the related enforcement order and regulations. It also highlights key takeaways for companies operating in Japan’s insurance sector in light of the strengthened regulatory framework applicable to both insurance companies and insurance agents.

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Oh-Ebashi English Newsletter Editorial Team

Seigo Takehira / Partner
Hajime Taniuchi / Partner
Takashi Hirose / Partner
Shinya Nochioka / Partner
Hisako Matsuda / Registered Foreign Lawyer
Miriam Rose Ivan L. Pereira / Counsel
Nicholas Robin Jesson / Registered Foreign Lawyer

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