Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act: Today and Beyond

Japan's Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act: Today and Beyond

Ⅰ　Introduction
Ⅱ　Overview of FEFTA s' Direct Inward Investment Framework Review
Ⅲ　Enforcement and Operational Trends
Ⅳ　Council Report for Further Amendment of FEFTA and Relevant Regulations
Ⅴ　Conclusion

Authors： Tomomi Fukutomi
OH-EBASHI English Newsletter_2026 Spring Issue

Publisher：Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
Date of publication： March 27, 2026

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