This paper challenges the classical view on the role of litigation in Japan by examining a particular type of litigation, namely private antitrust litigation. It shows that the widely held idea that antitrust litigation in Japan is rare only holds when compared to the US, not Europe. The...

"This book provides a comparative overview of the rules in EU, US and Japan law on competition. After an overview of the history and the underlying economic issues, it discusses cartels and other agreements restraining competition (ancillary agreements, R&D/specialization agreements,...