historical period from post‐war Japan until the 1990s, a large‐firm “institutional logic” prevailed. For example, in post …‐war Japan, large dominant firms emerged that were supported by government policies and heavily structured around sub … perception of high risk. This short perspective‐style article aims to focus on the recent institutional changes in Japan which …

/methodology/approach – The paper examines the context of female entrepreneurship in Japan, and highlights the importance of “motherhood” for …

Analyses some of the hidden barriers in exporting to Japan. It looks at Japanese industrial organisation and the role … behaviour in Japan compared to Europe. Japan’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry also plays a more active role in the …