Illustration of a company at a crossroads choosing among three market access routes into Japan: Own MAH, 3rd party DMAH, or Japanese partner as MAH, shown as three numbered roads leading toward a Tokyo cityscape.
Entering Japan is not only about regulatory approval, launch planning, and commercial ambition. One of the […]
Abstract wide illustration showing Japan drug pricing from listing to post-launch revisions, using blue shapes on a sand background with red trigger markers.
On December 12, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) tabled a draft outline […]
Two smiling businesswomen in an office with a view of Tokyo, collaborating on a whiteboard with flowcharts and a large corkboard filled with colorful sticky notes.
Cracking Japan’s Pharma Ecosystem: Field Notes from ~20 Years in the Trenches Japan rewards sequencing, proof, […]
Abstract representation of Moderna's diversified mRNA pipeline targeting Japan’s infectious and rare diseases.
As mRNA biotechnology matures, few firms have demonstrated a shift as dynamic as Moderna. Widely recognised […]
Illustration showing Japan's pharmaceutical market decline with red arrow, pills, and bar graph.
In the mid-1990s, Japan was not merely participating in the global pharmaceutical industry—it was shaping it. […]
Timeline collage of vintage lab tools, 1990s computer, and glowing AI brain in a modern Japanese lab.
From Automation to Inflexion: AI’s Historical Trajectory in Pharma The pharmaceutical industry began its journey with […]
Illustration of a rejected pharmaceutical batch for import into Japan.
Japan represents one of the world’s most demanding pharmaceutical markets, with rigorous quality standards that go […]
Illustration depicting ATMP classification and market entry strategies in Japan.
Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) represent a rapidly evolving field in biotechnology, offering transformative therapeutic solutions […]
Illustration showing the financial barriers to accessing Cell and Gene Therapies.
The rise of Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT) marks a significant advancement in modern medicine, offering […]
Seminar date: May 16, 2024   Thanks to its size, technological advancements, and commitment to innovation, […]