Combining a range of methodological approaches - trend analysis, econometric modelling, surveys and interviews - this book investigates the location factors and the determinants of Japanese FDI in Asia. This pioneering work also approaches, quantifies and analyses the critical parameters governing investment decisions as perceived by the Japanese investors. Econometrically, it identifies a set of economic determinants following a general to simple approach, with the help of a balanced panel. With its comprehensive and innovative approach to the analysis of FDI flows, this book is an indispensable companion for scholars, researchers and policymakers involved in the area of FDI.