Global Sanctions Index — APAC Regional Sanctions Guide

Japan Sanctions Guide

A higher weighted score means it is easier to comply with a country's sanctions list. A lower score means it is more difficult to comply with sanctions. A score of zero means a country has no autonomous sanctions list. The weighted score is derived from the data integrity, data delivery, and guidance scores. Read more about the methodology here.

1. Does Japan have an autonomous sanctions list?
   Yes.
   

2. What is the name of Japan’s sanctions list?
   The Economic Sanctions and Subject List is the primary sanctions list in Japan.
   

3. Who maintains Japan’s sanctions list?
   Japan’s Ministry of Finance publishes the Economic Sanctions and Subject List under the Foreign Exchange Act.
   

4. Does Japan adhere to UN sanctions?
   Yes, Japan implements UN sanctions locally.
   

5. Does Japan implement any other international sanctions regimes?
   No.