Statement:
It is easier to do business in Ireland than in Japan

In the Ease of Doing Business rating Ireland holds position #19 ²⁰²⁰ out of 181 and Japan is #23 out of 181 ²⁰²⁰.
Position of Ireland is better than position of Japan.

Referencies:

1. Ease of Doing Business ²⁰²⁰ by World Bank

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in descending order.

   Ireland	'Score' value is	79.6
   Japan	'Score' value is	78.0