While the procedures for making a public offering of bonds in the Japan capital markets are similar to those in other international capital markets, there are notable differences. This article summarises: types of offering; parties and contracts; timelines; disclosure requirements; and some recent developments in relation to public offerings of bonds in Japan by non-Japanese issuers.

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