StocksMedium•12 November 2026•
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Japan FTC Closes Amazon Buy Box Antitrust Probe Without Violations
Key Facts
1Japan's Fair Trade Commission closed a two-year investigation into Amazon without finding any violations of the Anti-Monopoly Law.
2The commission approved Amazon Japan's plan to improve its 'Buy Box' feature by introducing displays based on the lowest price.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission closed a two-year investigation into Amazon without finding any violations of the Anti-Monopoly Law. Asahi Shimbun reported that the commission approved Amazon Japan's plan to improve its 'Buy Box' feature by introducing displays based on the lowest price to ensure fair market competition.
AMZN closed at $266.17 on November 11, 2026, prior to the regulatory resolution that removes legal uncertainty without the imposition of penalties. The improvement plan accepted by Japanese authorities includes a new display feature based on price, while the existing Buy Box system, which factors in shipping charges and seller ratings, will remain in place.