Publications and Media
Highlights

Global Legal Compliance Practice
Publisher:
Solo-author, Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs
Date:
November 2021
Area:
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
Area:
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
Media:
World ECR No.97
Date:
March 2021
Area:
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
Media:
International Bar Association
Date:
January 11, 2024
Area:
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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Best Practices to Overcome Legal Issues for Offshore Wind Power on Sea Occupation and Consensus Building
Media:
Japan Wind Energy Journal Issue No. 119
Date:
December 2016
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The Japanese Anti-Bribery Landscape and Collective Actions - Bar Association Guidance and Beyond
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IACAlumnus 2016 December Issue, International Anti Corruption Academy
Date:
December 2016
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Effects of the U.S. Presidential Election on Japanese Business Law Practice
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Nikkei Newspaper
Date:
November 2016
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Legal Practices on Renewable Energy
Media:
Co-author and co-editior, Keisoshobo
Date:
October 2016
Area:
How Can SMEs Expanding Overseas Strengthen Anti Bribery Measures?
Media:
Corporate Law A2Z Magazine November 2016 Issue, Daiichihoki 2016
Date:
October 2016
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Commentary to JFBA's Guidance on Prevention of Foreign Bribery - Introduction
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New Business Law No.1081, Shojihomu
Date:
September 2016
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"Consumer Damage Suffered by Elderly People in Purchase of Financial Instruments
Media:
Yomiuri Newspaper
Date:
July 2016
Area:
Overcoming Legal Issues for Offshore Wind Power on Sea Occupation and Consensus Building
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Environmental Management, 2016 June Issue
Date:
June 2016
Area:
Case Studies: How to Carry Out Human Rights Due Diligence
Media:
Business Law Magazine, June 2016 Issue, Chuokeizai
Date:
April 2016
Area:
How to Respond to Exterritorial Applications of Economic Sanction Regulations
Media:
Business Law Magazine, April 2016 Issue, Chuokeizai
Date:
February 2016
Area:
Global Legal Compliance / Finance Law
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