COMMERCIAL CODE OF JAPAN
Article 16. Selection of Trade Name
A merchant may use as his trade name his surname, or any other appellation.
==================================================================================
Article headings are not provided in the Japanese language original
but are provided as it is believed that they assist in the comprehension
of the law
DISCLAIMER: This translation is
for general reference purposes only and is produced on an as isEbasis
with no warranties made whatsoever. Attorney Roderick H. Seeman (licensed
in the USA) is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the
use of this translation. Reliance must be placed
on the original Japanese language text of the law.