Japan LP Market
How the Japanese LP market is structured
An overview of the institutional segments that allocate to global private markets from Japan, and how their review processes differ.
4 May 2026 · 6 min read
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Notes on the Japanese LP market, GP readiness, institutional diligence and cross-border private markets.
GP Readiness
The information gaps that slow first Japan meetings
Managers often have the substance but not the structure. These are the recurring gaps observed at initial institutional review.
22 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
Institutional Diligence
What initial institutional screening actually covers
Initial screening is narrower than full diligence. Knowing the difference helps both sides use time well.
8 Apr 2026 · 7 min read
Regulatory Developments
Regulatory touchpoints for overseas managers
A plain-language map of the registration and solicitation questions overseas managers commonly encounter.
30 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
Manager Discovery
Manager discovery is still largely manual
Why the first stage of institutional review remains spread across websites, spreadsheets and email.
11 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
Cross-Border Private Markets
Cross-border expectations on fund terms
How terms discussions differ when a global manager meets a Japanese institutional investor for the first time.
20 Feb 2026 · 6 min read