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Global Legal Compliance Practice

Publisher:

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

Publisher:

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

Publisher:

Co-author and co-editor, Shojihomu

Date:

January 2021

Area:

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

Publisher:

Co-author, Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs

Date:

March, 2023

Area:

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.

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Paper

Integrating “Responsible AI” into Corporate Risk Management: Practical Approaches to Internal Controls and Auditing for Managing Multifaceted AI Risks

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Monthly Statutory Auditor September 2026 Issue

Date:

August 25, 2026

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Paper

Economic Sanctions Compliance in an Era of Heightened Geopolitical Risk

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Finacial Law Journal No.2288

Date:

August 25, 2026

Area:

Global Legal Compliance  / Finance Law

Paper

Wise counsellors or gatekeepers? Lawyers guiding businesses to respect human rights and the challenges in Japan

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Lawyers, Gatekeeping and Access to Justice A Critical Analysis

Date:

August 21, 2026

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Paper

Revision of Japan’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and Implications for Corporate Practice

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Financial Law Journal No.2282

Date:

May 26, 2025

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Interview

Corruption, collusion, and lobbying—experts discuss how Japanese companies are addressing these sensitive Issue

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Zeroboard Research Institute / GRI

Date:

May 1, 2026

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Paper

Japan’s National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights — Significance of the Revision and Future Challenges

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IDE-JETRO Policy Brief No. 262

Date:

Feburuary 19, 2026

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Book

6,500 Lectures on Legal Practices for Financial Institutions

Publisher:

Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs

Date:

February 2026

Area:

Finance Law

Report

Global Suspension & Debarment Directory 2025 (Contributor)

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World Bank

Date:

December, 2025

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Media

Panel advocates for consistent AI framework to protect human rights

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Global Legal Post Toronto 2025 Daily News

Date:

November 5, 2025

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Interview

Special Feature: SDGs-Related Legal Practice Opportunities Emerging Through Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

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First Tokyo Bar Association Bulletin 2025 November Issue

Date:

November, 2025

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