The Japanese M&A Market in 2026: The Best Window of Opportunity for Foreign Buyers

Japan is currently experiencing its most open period for cross-border M&A in decades. The combination of demographic pressures, governance reforms, exchange rat

The Five Key Factors for Successful Cross-Border M&A in Japan in 2026

Japan is entering the era of "big inheritance", with over 600000 profitable small and medium-sized enterprises facing a succession gap. At the same time, the re

Difficulty in inheriting family businesses boosts Japan's private equity boom, warns of overheating risks

The dual challenges faced by Japanese family businesses include a lack of interested and professionally managed heirs, as well as high inheritance tax rates. Th

The Succession Crisis Facing Japan’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: The Deal Flow Pipeline for the Next Decade

According to estimates by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, between 600,000 and 800,000 Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will f