OH-EBASHI English Newsletter 2025 Spring Issue
2025.03.28
OH-EBASHI English Newsletter_2025 Spring Issue was published.
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Key Regulatory Considerations for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in Japan by Kochi Hashimoto
I. Introduction
Japan's healthcare market is undergoing a significant transformation driven by an aging population and technological innovation. Among the various regulated sectors, pharmaceuticals, especially those used with prescriptions or guidance, and medical devices stand out as two of the most strictly controlled areas, requiring careful navigation by foreign companies seeking market entry....(Please click here to read more.）
Changes to Childcare Leave, Caregiver Leave and Other Measures for the Welfare of Caregiving Workers under Japanese Law by Kentaro Kondo
I. Introduction
Since its enactment in 1991, Japan's Act on Childcare Leave, Caregiver Leave, and Other Measures for the Welfare of Workers Caring for Children or Other Family Members (the "Child and Family Care Leave Act") has been revised several times in line with changes in workers' work styles, increase of dual-income families and the number of women advancing in society as well as drastic changes in how childcare and nursing care should be provided with the population rapidly aging. ...(Please click here to read more.）
