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May 10, 2022Now Reports
Japanese Yen Depreciation and Foreign Direct Investment in Japan
The yen is depreciating in the foreign exchange market. In the past, it was said that the yen should be bought in times of contingency or crisis, but it seems that the crisis in Uk...
Apr 4, 2022Now Reports
Seeking Refuge in Japan from Ukraine: Evacuee or Refugee?
My name is Masayo Boston, and I will try to fill attorney Mr. Atsushi Miyake’s shoes by undertaking the writing of this column from this month. I am a certified legal professional ...
Mar 8, 2022Now Reports
Passing the Baton
I've been writing articles for Fukuoka Now since July 2018. However, as I now specialize in commercial disputes and do not practice in areas in which most readers have interest, I ...
Feb 10, 2022Now Reports
Digital Reform of Civil Procedures
Japan is far behind other major countries in digitalization in civil procedures. For instance, Singapore started electronic filing in 1998, while Korea began to do the same in 2011...
Jan 7, 2022Now Reports
What is RCEP?
On 1 January 2022, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) took effect in Japan. Below I’ll introduce RCEP, explaining the idea behind the free trade agreements in g...
Dec 8, 2021Now Reports
Marijuana Law Reform in Japan
Japan's Cannabis Control Act will likely be reformed in Spring next year. Although the contents of the revision are to be decided in the Diet, we know what is likely to be changed ...
Dec 3, 2021Now Reports
Fukuoka International School: Celebrating 50 Years
From humble beginnings to a well-established international school with a vibrant and diverse community, Fukuoka International School is proud to be celebrating its 50th anniversary...
Nov 10, 2021Now Reports
Cookies and The Data Protection Law in Japan
Japan’s Data Protection Law is the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (‘APPI’). Since the laws in this field need to be frequently updated as technology progresses...
Oct 5, 2021Now Reports
How to Sue Someone in Japan (part 3)
Below is the explanation about ordinary proceedings. However, other court proceedings have more or less the same features. (1) Statement of claim You start proceedings by handing i...
Sep 30, 2021Now Reports
The Shakuhachi of the Komuso: A Tradition Alive and Well in Hakata
Komuso were Buddhist priests who wore woven straw baskets called tengai on their heads and travelled around the country playing the shakuhachi flute. These uniquely dressed monks o...
