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Amazon Japan Account Suspensions: The Growing Risk for Foreign Sellers

Amazon Japan Account Suspensions: The Growing Risk for Foreign Sellers

Amazon Japan Account Suspensions: The Growing Risk for Foreign Sellers Amazon Japan has become increasingly strict in its enforcement of seller policies, with foreign merchants facing disproportionately high suspension rates compared to their domestic counterparts. Recent data suggests that cross-border sellers are 3-4 times more likely to face account suspensions,

Japan Hidden Regulatory Maze: What Global Brands Wish They Knew

Japan Hidden Regulatory Maze: What Global Brands Wish They Knew

Japan Hidden Regulatory Maze: What Global Brands Wish They Knew For foreign companies considering entry into the Japanese market, the regulatory environment can appear straightforward on the surface. However, beneath this facade lies a complex web of interconnected regulations, bureaucratic procedures, and implicit compliance expectations that can ensnare even the

The $2 Million Compliance Bill: How Regulatory Gaps Cost Foreign Companies

The $2 Million Compliance Bill: How Regulatory Gaps Cost Foreign Companies

The $2 Million Compliance Bill: How Regulatory Gaps Cost Foreign Companies In late 2023, a mid-sized US software company received a letter that would fundamentally change their Japan expansion strategy. After three years of successful operations in Japan, generating over $15 million in annual revenue, they faced an unexpected tax

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Why Japan Is One of the Best Amazon Markets for Cross-Border Sellers

When foreign e-commerce operators think about expanding into Asia, their first instinct is often China or Southeast Asia. Japan — methodical, regulation-heavy, and famously demanding — frequently gets pushed down the priority list. That is a strategic mistake. Amazon Japan (Amazon.co.jp) is the third-largest Amazon marketplace in the world by