ABSTRACT

Developing insights from a number of disciplines and with a details analysis of legislation, case law and academic theory, Product Safety and Liability Law in Japan contributes significantly to the understanding of contemporary Japan, its consumers and its law. It is also of practical use to all professionals exposed to product liability regimes evolving in Japan and other major economies.

chapter 1|22 pages

‘Re-orienting' Japan and its law

chapter 4|48 pages

The PL Law in action

chapter 5|11 pages

The future of PL in Japan

Reformulation, reform and re-regulation