The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA) have concluded a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC). The MoC establishes cooperation arrangements between the signatory authorities regarding Central Counterparties (CCPs) that are established in Japan, are licensed or approved by the JFSA, and have applied for recognition under EMIR.
More information via press release: http://www.esma.europa.eu/news/ESMA-and-JFSA-conclude-MoC-regarding-CCPs?t=326&o=home