The Japan Fair Trade Commission has begun an on-site investigation into Amazon's Japanese subsidiary suspected of violating antitrust rules. Amazon's Japan branch is suspected of requiring sellers on its e-commerce platform Marketplace to set lower prices than other platforms. Amazon is also suspected of pressuring sellers to use its packaging and delivery services. Amazon's Japanese spokesperson said it will fully cooperate with the investigation.

The Japan Fair Trade Commission has begun an on-site investigation into Amazon's Japanese subsidiary suspected of violating antitrust rules. Amazon's Japan branch is suspected of requiring sellers on its e-commerce platform Marketplace to set lower prices than other platforms. Amazon is also suspected of pressuring sellers to use its packaging and delivery services. Amazon's Japanese spokesperson said it will fully cooperate with the investigation.