Is there any need to use my trademark before I apply for registration?

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• Should I file my trademark in local characters?
• How many applications should I file?
• Is there a time frame for the trademark registration approval?
• If I register my trademark in Japan, do I have protection in other territories?
• Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney?
• Are there any benefits from a pre-filing use of the trademark?
• Will there be problems in case I don’t use my trademark after registration?
• What are the types of trademark that can be registered in Japan?
• What are the phases of application after a trademark has been filed in Japan?
• What type of trademark is non-registrable?