Facebook parent Meta, TikTok meet deadline to register in Japan

Majority of companies have complied with requirement, Justice Ministry says

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Meta and TikTok were among the 48 tech companies instructed to register their global offices in Japan. © Reuters

RYOHEI YASOSHIMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Facebook parent Meta Platforms and TikTok are among the majority of global technology companies that have complied with a Japanese registration requirement, responding to the government's push for greater oversight.

Both companies had registered as of Tuesday afternoon, meeting the Justice Ministry's Monday deadline, Nikkei confirmed.

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