The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has published its 2022 press releases, which serve as a record of its activities throughout the year. These releases document a variety of actions including the issuance of cease and desist orders and surcharge payment orders against companies for bid-rigging and other antitrust violations, approvals of commitment plans in merger reviews, and reports on competition policy initiatives. The JFTC also hosted and participated in international training courses and events focused on competition law and policy.

Compliance officers should review these releases to understand the JFTC's enforcement priorities and trends in antitrust and competition law in Japan. While these are primarily informational notices, specific enforcement actions may highlight areas requiring internal review or compliance enhancements. The releases also indicate the JFTC's engagement in international cooperation, which may impact global business operations. No immediate compliance actions are mandated by this summary document itself, but it serves as a reference for past JFTC activities.