Japan-related work often turns on precise documents, local process, language, and relationship-sensitive communication. Local counsel can help a foreign lawyer understand what the local step actually requires.
Be precise about the document
If the task involves a contract, notice, filing, registry record, or authority communication, explain what legal question the local lawyer should answer.
Language and law are different
Translation may help, but local legal effect may still require Japanese counsel. Keep those roles separate in the instruction.
Return the answer in usable form
Ask for a concise note that identifies the local issue, risk, and recommended next step for the lead lawyer.