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We are delighted to send you the Oh‒Ebashi英文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

2026.03.27 　英文Newsletter春刊已发行。

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1. Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act: Today and Beyond by 福冨 友美
This article focuses on the future direction of amendments to Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. It highlights the main changes to the law, including the strengthening of Japan's security screening of foreign investments, and identifies key issues that foreign companies must consider in investing into Japan.

2. Generative AI Data Center Development in Japan by 泽 祥雅
This article provides key insights into Japan’s future policy on the construction of generative AI data centers. As the world speeds toward further AI development, companies interested in investing in this sector must understand Japan’s approach to both encouraging and regulating AI data centers.

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Oh-Ebashi英文Newsletter Editorial Team

竹平 征吾 / 合伙人
谷内 元 / 合伙人
广濑 崇史 / 合伙人
浦田 悠一 / 合伙人
松田 日佐子 / 外国法事务律师
Miriam Rose Ivan L. Pereira / 外国法事务律师
Nicholas Robin Jesson / 外国法事务律师

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