Business Guide to Japan (Business Guide to Asia S) [Paperback]

Gerald McAlinn General Editor (Editor), The Business Guide to Japan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Business Guide to Asia S | Publication Date: December 20, 1996

This book was coauthored by a team of distinguished Japanese and American lawyers.

The Business Guide to Japan provides an accurate, real-life guide to how business is organised and regulated in Japan. The book covers the many areas where Japan differs from the US,Europe and Australia. The importance of Japan as a trading partner is emphasised throughout the book.

As the General Editor points out in his introduction, "each chapter is packed with the kind of information and advice available only to elite clients with large budgets foe outside consultants".


This book was coauthored by a team of distinguished Japanese and American lawyers.

The Business Guide to Japan provides an accurate, real-life guide to how business is organised and regulated in Japan. The book covers the many areas where Japan differs from the US,Europe and Australia. The importance of Japan as a trading partner is emphasised throughout the book.

As the General Editor points out in his introduction, "each chapter is packed with the kind of information and advice available only to elite clients with large budgets foe outside consultants".


practical business advice from leading experts
essential guide to avoid costly mistakes

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1st edition (December 20, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9810070772
• ISBN-13: 978-9810070779
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,475,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely relevant book for business in Japan, October 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Business Guide to Japan (Business Guide to Asia S) (Paperback)

Most books on doing business in Japan have covered cultural issues. There are very few books that address the technical aspects of doing business in Japan as the author does in this publication.

This is only book that I've located that provides concrete guidance on: 1. Corporate Law: e.g., incorporation law, capitalization requirement 2. Labor Law: e.g., employee compensation rules, etc. 3. Taxation

If you are planning to do business Japan, please get the books on cultural differences. But you must also get this book to actually do business and accomplish tangible objectives.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical Solutions to Japan Business Problems, October 27, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Business Guide to Japan (Business Guide to Asia S) (Paperback)

This book features practical solutions to the problems of doing business in Japan today. Some of the leading observers of Japan's legal, financial and political world contribute original perspectives on common business problems, ranging from preventing adverse legislation to clearing customs or taking security for a financial transaction. A vital supplement to the frequently dry, academic discussions of Japanese law clogging library shelves.