noun
Japanese corporation
A corporation established under Japanese law, regardless of ownership.
この日本法人は東京に本社を置いている。
This Japanese corporation has its headquarters in Tokyo.
noun
Japanese subsidiary
Specifically a Japanese subsidiary of a foreign company.
外資系企業の日本法人で働いています。
I work at the Japanese subsidiary of a foreign company.
Compound of 日本 (Japan) and 法人 (legal entity, corporation).