Publications and Media
Highlights
Global Legal Compliance Practice
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Solo-author, Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs
Date：
November 2021
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In this book, I have discussed how Japanese business can manage global regulatory risks in the areas including: sanctions; export control; AML/CFT; anti-bribery; anti-monopoly; data protection; cyber security; and SDGs/ESG. I have overviewed the regulatory trends of these compliance areas, including extra-territorial applications and diversification of laws and regulations.
SDGs / ESG Business and Legal Strategy
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Solo-author, Shojihomu
Date：
May 2022
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In this book, I have discussed how Japanese business can pursue both the values of the society and the environment and its own corporate values under the era of “Stakeholder Capitalism”. I have proposed that business can analyze the dynamically evolving process of SDGs/ESG rules and use these rules proactively and strategically so that business can effectively address environmental and social agenda.
Legal Practice on Cyber Security
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Co-author and co-editor, Shojihomu
Date：
January 2021
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I have co-authored this book with the support of cyber security experts. This book discusses how Japanese business can manage cyber security risks both from legal and technical perspectives. The book shows practical steps which companies can take before and after cyber incidents.
Human Rights Due Diligence in Practice
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Co-author, Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs
Date：
March, 2023
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In dialogues and collaboration with two other experts in international labor law and international human rights law, I authored how Japanese companies can manage with various human rights issues and the practical steps of human rights due diligence.
The topics include: migrant workers such as technical intern trainees; gender pay gap; increasing poverty through the pandemic; disputes related with climate change; facial recognition technology; development and corruption; geopolitical risks; supply chain due diligence; grievance mechanisms; and stakeholder engagement.
Addressing sanctions compliance challenges for companies in Japan
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World ECR No.97
Date：
March 2021
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This was featured as one of the special articles in the March 2021 issue of World ECR, an international journal on economic sanctions and export control. The article analyzes the impact and challenges posed Japanese economic sanctions regulations and the U.S. OFAC regulations on Japanese companies. It provides insights into the current state of economic sanctions compliance in Japan, both within the government and among companies, and offers explanations on the future directions for compliance strategies.
New global norms on responsible AI beyond the EU
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International Bar Association
Date：
January 11, 2024
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This article, published on the International Bar Association (IBA) website, analyzes the latest trends and impacts of rules related to "responsible AI," including the EU's AI regulations, G7 Hiroshima Process International Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct for Advanced AI Systems, and Japan's AI Guidelines. The article also provides insights for companies to enhance transparency and accountability, without impeding innovation, particularly in unpredictable regulatory landscapes.
Publication List
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Report on Environmental and Energy Law Forum: Overcoming Legal Challneges for Offshore Wind Power
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Japan Wind Energy Association Journal No. 113
Date：
December 2015
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Using CSR Clauses though Supply Chains and Investment Chains
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Liberty and Justice December 2015 Issue, Japan Federation of Bar Associations
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December 2015
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"Strengthening Measures against Foreign Corruption upon Revision of METI Guidelinesto Prevent Bribery of Foreign Public Officials
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Business Law Magazine, January 2016 Issue, Chuokeizai
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November 2015
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Legal Issues for Operation of Offshore Wind Power and Lawyers' Engagagement
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JWPA Journal August Issue, Japan Wind Power Association 2015
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August 2015
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Understanding JFBA's Human Rights Due Diligence Guidance
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Keidanren Times No.3229, Japan Business Federation
Date：
June 2015
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Disputes over Land Resources - Roles of Regulations and Judiciary
Publisher：
Co-author, Nippon Hyoronsha
Date：
April 2015
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Legal Issues on the Resource Development of Methane Hydrates in the Sea around Japan and its Project Finances
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Environmental Management, March 2015 Issue
Date：
March 2015
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Accident Management & Compensation Practice under an Age of Legal Compliance
Publisher：
Co-author, Minjiho Kenkyukai
Date：
January 2015
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How to Use JFBA's Human Rights Due Diligence
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New Business Law No. 1044, Shojihomu
Date：
January 2015
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Legal Techniques and Practices for Managing Foreign Corruption Risks
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New Business Law No. 1039, Shojihomu
Date：
December 2014
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