Japan’s renewable energy and battery storage markets are expanding rapidly—but navigating the country’s complex permitting requirements remains one of the greatest challenges for foreign players.
This first-of-its-kind English-language webinar will walk you through the key permits and legal frameworks required to develop solar, wind, and grid-scale battery storage projects in Japan. Led by
Ms. Yuko Inui, a highly experienced Japanese attorney recognized as a national authority in this field, the session is packed with insights drawn from real-world experience.

<What You Will Learn>

1.Permitting Overview
-Why permitting matters and how it relates to project risk
-Understanding how to identify the necessary permits for your project in Japan

2.Development-Stage Permits
-Agricultural Land Act: What qualifies as “agricultural land,” how to distinguish between Article 3 and Article 5 approvals, and when exemptions apply
-Agricultural Promotion Areas Act: What constitutes a “designated agricultural area,” and why it matters
-Forest Act: When is forest land development permission (FDP) required? Why simply obtaining the permit may not be enough
-Environmental Impact Assessment Act: When an EIA is triggered and how to approach it
-Local Ordinances Aimed at Restricting Renewable Energy Projects: When developing renewable energy projects in Japan, the greatest threat is not national regulations—but rather, local ordinances. Why are these ordinances such a serious obstacle, and how can developers effectively respond to them?

3.Land Use and Access Permissions
-Road Occupancy Permits
-River Occupancy Permits: What does “perpendicular to river flow” mean in practice?
-National Forest Leases: Key considerations when dealing with government-owned land

4.Live Q&A Session
-Ask your questions directly to Ms. Inui

This session is designed for foreign developers, investors, legal counsel, and project managers looking to operate successfully in Japan. You’ll gain practical knowledge that can help prevent costly missteps and improve your project’s timeline and viability.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from one of Japan’s leading energy lawyers—in English!

* This seminar will be conducted in English via Zoom.

We will send you the Zoom access URL, ID, and password one week before the event.
In addition, within three business days after the event, we will send you the URL, ID, and password for viewing the recorded video.
Please make use of it for review purposes.
The video will be available for four weeks, during which you may watch it as many times as you like.

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