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What Is Japan's Export Trade Control Order? A One-Page Map of Appended Tables 1 and 2

A primary-source overview of Japan's Export Trade Control Order, mapped as Appended Table 1 (license) and Appended Table 2 (approval).

2026-07-19Ryuta Hamamoto

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[FY2024 Data] 52% of Foreign Exchange Act Violations Trace Back to Classification Errors - METI Statistics on the 5 Most Common Export Compliance Failures

[FY2024 Data] 52% of Foreign Exchange Act Violations Trace Back to Classification Errors - METI Statistics on the 5 Most Common Export Compliance Failures.

2026-05-20Ryuta Hamamoto

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It Is Not Just About Exports. The Reality of Japan's Import Trade Management That Every Procurement Professional Should Know

I usually write about our AI services, but today I want to take a slightly different direction. The theme is "Japan's import trade management.

2026-03-07Ryuta Hamamoto

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Your Company Could Be Destroyed Overnight — The Terrifying 'EAR Affiliate Rule' You Can't Afford to Ignore

Let me start with a hypothetical. One day, your company is hit with a fine of up to $1 million — about 150 million yen. The person in charge is arrested.

2026-02-17Ryuta Hamamoto

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Could Your Design Drawings Be Part of a Weapon? The Hidden Risks in Export Classification and Technical Documents

Explaining how technical parameters in design drawings — precision, heat resistance, airtightness — can unintentionally create military diversion risk.

2026-02-17Ryuta Hamamoto

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How to Complete Japan's Item-Specific Comparison Table (February 2026 Edition) with Sample Entries

How to complete Japan's item-specific comparison table after the February 2026 amendment—symbol rules, sample entries, and what foreign suppliers must attach.

2026-02-17Ryuta Hamamoto

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What Is Gaihi Hantei? Japan's Export Classification Process (Aligned with the Feb 14, 2026 List Update)

Gaihi hantei is Japan's export classification process. A one-page walkthrough of the steps, the February 2026 list update, and what foreign partners should request.

2026-02-17Ryuta Hamamoto

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METI Security Trade Control Guidance Forms (Appendix 4): Pitfalls and Process Flow

METI Security Trade Control Guidance Forms (Appendix 4): Pitfalls and Process Flow. A practical TIMEWELL guide with clear context and actionable points.

2026-02-17Ryuta Hamamoto

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Top 20 FAQs on Export Control Basics — Export Classification, Controlled Items, and Penalties Explained Clearly

Top 20 FAQs on Export Control Basics — Export Classification, Controlled Items, and Penalties Explained Clearly.

2026-02-12Ryuta Hamamoto

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10 Steps to Build an Export Control Framework from Scratch — A Practical Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

A 10-step guide for small and medium-sized enterprises building an export control framework from scratch.

2026-02-12Ryuta Hamamoto

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Preparing for METI On-Site Inspections — A 30-Item Export Control Audit Checklist

A 30-item preparation checklist and document list for companies facing METI compliance inspections under FEFTA Article 68.

2026-02-12Ryuta Hamamoto

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5 Steps to Streamline Export Classification — A Practical Guide to Moving Beyond Manual Work

"A single classification takes half a day or more. " "The ordinance text is so hard to read that I re-research it every time.

2026-02-12Ryuta Hamamoto