In 2008, inward FDI accounted for some 63.7% of gross fixed capital formation in Ireland, but only

Question:

In 2008, inward FDI accounted for some 63.7% of gross fixed capital formation in Ireland, but only 4.1% in Japan (gross fixed capital formation refers to investments in fixed assets such as factories, warehouses, and retail stores). What do you think explains this difference in FDI inflows into the two countries?