(Updated September 2020)
Visit the Embassy's Attorneys in Japan page for English-speaking attorneys in other parts of Japan.
The Osaka-Kobe consular district comprises the following prefectures (Ken or Fu):
Inquiries should be addressed to the American Consulate General, 11-5 Nishitenma 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8543, Japan, telephone 06-6315-5900.
Disclaimer: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan assume no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy/Consulates. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on professional credentials, areas of expertise and language ability are provided directly by the lawyers. You may receive additional information about the individuals by contacting the local bar association or the local licensing authorities.
See also Regional Bar Associations.
Aichi Prefecture
HANAI, Masumi
Banda Sohgoh Law Office, 7F Landsquare Marunouchi , 2-18-14 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002
| Tel: | 052-220-7061 |
| Fax: | 052-220-7062 |
| Email: | m.hanai@banda-law.com |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Hitotsubashi U., LL.B., 1977 |
| Associations: | Aichi Bar Association, 1979 |
| Specialties: | Civil, family and immigration cases |
HATTORI, Jun
Jun Hattori Law Office, 5F Seifu Bldg., 3-21-25 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002
| Tel: | 052-962-8511 |
| Fax: | 052-962-8512 |
| Email: | jhattori.lawoffice@gmail.com |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Chuo U., LL.B., 1991, U. of Minnesota, LL.M., 2008 |
| Associations: | Aichi Bar Association, 1999 |
| Specialties: | Litigation, business law, corporate law, civil law, family law, transaction, conciliation, negotiations and settlements |
HAYAKAWA, Hisashi
Sakura International Patent & Law Office, 6F Izumi First Square, 1-21-27 Izumi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0001
| Tel: | 052-953-4750 |
| Fax: | 052-972-6446 |
| Email: | hs-hayakawa@sakura-partners.org |
| Web: | http://sakura-partners.org/index_en.html |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Degrees: | Tokyo U., LL.B., 2006 |
| Associations: | Aichi Bar Association, 2007 |
| Specialties: | Intellectual property law/Litigation, licenses, opinions concerning technology, copyrights, design, marks, unfair competition, GI, PVP, GAP and HACCP, SME/venture challenge support, general corporate legal affairs |
ISHIGURO, Shigeji
Oguri & Ishiguro Law Office, 4-13-46 Ohsu, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0011
| Tel: | 052-264-4101 |
| Fax: | 052-264-4121 |
| Email: | ishigurolaw@gmail.com |
| Web: | http://nagoyalawyer.com |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Nagoya U., LL.B., 1975 |
| Associations: | Aichi Bar Association, 1979 |
| Specialties: | Litigation, domestic & international commercial law, personal injury, professional responsibility |
KAWANISHI, Tatsuya
Nagoya International Law Office, 4F Access Marunouchi Bldg., 2-6-21 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002
| Tel: | 052-433-4100 |
| Fax: | 052-433-4103 |
| Email: | kawanishi@nagoya-intlaw.com |
| Web: | https://nagoya-intlaw.com/en/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Ritsumeikan U., B.A. in International Relations, 2007; U. of Groningen, the Netherlands, M.A. in Humanitarian Action, 2008; Hitotsubashi U. Law School, J.D., 2014 |
| Associations: | Aichi Bar Association, 2016 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody and inheritance), Civil Law, Labor Law, Immigration Law, Refugee Law |
MATSUMURA, Shuhei
Matsumura Law Office, 32-1 Dojigairi, Myodaiji-cho, Okazaki, Aichi 444-0864
| Tel: | 0564-83-5171 |
| Fax: | 0564-83-5172 |
| Email: | info@mlaw.jp |
| Web: | http://www.mlaw.jp |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Hitotsubashi U., J.D., 2007 |
| Associations: | Aichi Bar Association, 2008 |
| Specialties: | Criminal, civil and commercial cases |
MORIKAMI, Misa
Nagoya International Law office, 4F Access Marunouchi Bldg., 2-6-21 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002
| Tel: | 052-433-4100 |
| Fax: | 052-433-4105 |
| Email: | morikami@nagoya-intlaw.com |
| Web: | http://nagoya-intlaw.com |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Waseda U. Law School, J.D., 2013 |
| Associations: | Aichi Bar Association, 2015 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody and inheritance), Civil Law, Immigration Law |
NEJIHASHI, Kaori
Tsujimaki Law Office, 2-4-31 Shirakabe, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0011
| Tel: | 052-962-6996 |
| Fax: | 052-962-6997 |
| Email: | k-nejihashi@mediacat.ne.jp |
| Web: | https://nejihashi.com/profile-english/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Tokyo U., LL.B., 1999, Harvard Law School, LL.M., 2006 |
| Associations: | Aichi Bar Association, 2006, New York State Bar Association, 2007 |
| Specialties: | International transaction, family law (international marriage and divorce, child custody, inheritance) |
TANABE, Masanori
Nagoya International Law Office, 4F Access Marunouchi Bldg., 2-6-21 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi. 460-0002
| Tel: | 052-433-4100 |
| Fax: | 052-433-4102 |
| Email: | tanabe@nagoya-intlaw.com |
| Web: | https://nagoya-intlaw.com |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Nagoya U., LL.B., 1994, U. of Wisconsin, M.L.I., 2007 |
| Associations: | Aichi Bar Association, 1997, N.Y. State Bar Association, 2008 |
| Specialties: | International transaction, international family case, immigration and criminal case |
UCHIYAMA, Chieko
Nakamura and Hayashi Law Office, 2F EBS Bld. 3-6-27 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002
| Tel: | 052-971-7424 |
| Fax: | 052-971-7425 |
| Email: | uchiyama@nakamura-law.info |
| Web: | http://www.nakamura-law.info/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | International Christian U., B.A., 1997, Nagoya U., J.D., 2006 |
| Associations: | Aichi Bar Association, 2008 |
| Specialties: | Civil, family, commercial and criminal cases |
Ehime Prefecture
AWAKAWA, Sahoko
Kachimachi Law Office, 4F Kachimachi Bldg., 3-8-1 Kachimachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0801
| Tel: | 089-946-0604 |
| Fax: | 089-946-0610 |
| Email: | awakawa@chorus.ocn.ne.jp |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., LL. M., 2004 |
| Associations: | Ehime Bar Association, 2009 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Family Law, Civil Law (incl. traffic accidents) |
KUBO, Yurie
Iris Law Office, 6F Matsuyama Densan Bldg., 4-9-12 Sanban-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0003
Fukui Prefecture
KASAHARA, Kazuhiro
Midori Law Office, 84-1-18 Nunoda-cho, Tsuruga, Fukui 914-0041
| Tel: | 0770-21-0252 |
| Fax: | 0770-21-0253 |
| Email: | kkgreenfukui@hotmail.com |
| Web: | http://www.law-midori.com |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., B.Sc., 1998 |
| Associations: | Fukui Bar Association, 2004 |
| Specialties: | Debt arrangement (e.g. bankrupt), divorce, criminal defense, environmental problem and general civil affairs |
YAMAURA, Koichiro
Fukui Hikari Law Firm, 3-15-16 Hoei, Fukui 910-0004
| Tel: | 0776-43-9781 |
| Fax: | 0776-43-9782 |
| Email: | yamaura@fukui-hikari.pro |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English, Chinese |
| Degrees: | U. of Tokyo, J.D., 2006, U. of Chicago, LL.M., 2015 |
| Associations: | Fukui Bar Association |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Civil Law, Labor Law |
Gifu Prefecture
ANDO, Tomomi
Park Law Office, Blanche Lapine 503, 1090-3, Terakawado-cho, Mizunami, Gifu 509-6121
| Tel: | 0572-26-9110 |
| Fax: | 0572-67-0015 |
| Email: | - |
| Web: | http://parklaw-office.com |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Nanzan Law School, J.D., 2007, U. of Sydney, M.Int.S., 1999 |
| Associations: | Gifu Bar Association |
| Specialties: | Immigration, family affairs |
Hiroshima Prefecture
MIYAGI, Naohiro
Sakata Management and Law Offices, 501 Hios Hiroshima, 7-1 Kamihacchoubori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0012
NAMERIKAWA, Kazuya
Paso a Paso Law Office, 7-16 Nakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0037
| Tel: | 082-545-3270 |
| Fax: | 082-545-3290 |
| Email: | info@paso-a-paso-lo.com |
| Web: | https://www.paso-a-paso.jp/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Waseda U., B.A., 1996, Sophia Law School, L.L.D., 2006 |
| Associations: | Hiroshima Bar Association, 2008 |
| Specialties: | Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody, and inheritance), Civil Law, Immigration Law, Labor Law, Criminal Law |
OMYO, Hiroshi
OMYO Law Office, 4F Mihara-Ekimae Bldg., Shiromachi 1-8-1, Mihara, Hiroshima 723-0014
| Tel: | 0848-61-5366 |
| Fax: | 0848-61-5377 |
| Email: | law@omyo.jp |
| Web: | http://www.omyo.jp |
| Languages: | English and Thai |
| Degrees: | Waseda U., LL.B., 1985 |
| Associations: | Hiroshima Bar Association, 1994 |
| Specialties: | Civil Law, Criminal Law, Family Law |
SAKATA, Hidetoshi
Sakata Management and Law Offices, 501 Hios Hiroshima, 7-1 Kamihacchoubori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0012
SHIMONISHI, Shohei
Hiroshima Ekimae Law Office, 6F Hiroshima Bldg, 1-12-16 Hikarimachi, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima 732-0052
Hyogo Prefecture
ISHIDA, Mami
Kobe Godo Law Office, 10F Kobe Harborland Center Bldg., 1-3-1 Higashikawasaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0044
| Tel: | 078-371-0171 |
| Fax: | 078-371-0175 |
| Email: | ishida@kobegodo.jp |
| Web: | http://www.kobegodo.jp/ |
| Languages: | English/French |
| Degrees: | Hitotsubashi U., LL.B., 1992, Master (Int’l relations), 1995 |
| Associations: | Hyogo-ken Bar Association, 2004 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Law, Immigration Law, Medical Malpractice, Inheritance Law |
MARUTA, Takashi
Sannomiya Law Office, 11F Nissei Sannomiya Bldg., 4-4-17 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0001
| Tel: | 078-392-3050 |
| Fax: | 078-331-5392 |
| Email: | t_maruta@sannomiya.jp |
| Web: | www.sannomiya.jp |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Michigan Law School, LL.M., 1981 |
| Associations: | Hyogo-ken Bar Association, 2005 |
| Specialties: | Family Law (Divorce and Inheritance), Civil Law (torts and business issue), Labor Law (employment) |
NISHIKATA, Kazuyo
Kobe Partners Law Office, 3F Kenryu Bldg 2, 6 Kaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0024
| Tel: | 078-331-5627 |
| Fax: | 078-331-5114 |
| Email: | nishikata@kobepartners.net |
| Web: | http://kobepartners.net |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., LL.B., 1994 |
| Associations: | Hyogo-ken Bar Association 2003 |
| Specialties: | Family Law (Elder Law incl. guardianship, Trust and Estate, Inheritance) |
SATO, Yoshiyuki
Kobe Ekimae Law Office, 5F Takeda Bldg., 2-2-17 Nakamachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0027
TANETANI, Akiko
Shinkobe Law Office, 2F Mitsuikobe Bldg, 35 Nishimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0038
TEZUKA, Shohei
Higashimachi LPC, 9F Create Kobe, 80 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0034
| Tel: | 078-392-3100 |
| Fax: | 078-392-3113 |
| Email: | info@higashimachi.jp |
| Web: | http://www.higashimachi.jp/en |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Keio U., LL.B., 2002; U. College London. LL.M 2012 |
| Associations: | Hyogo-ken Bar Association, 2004-2010, 2013-, Ehime Bar Association, 2010-2013 |
| Specialties: | Civil Law |
Ishikawa Prefecture
UCHIDA, Kiyotaka
Uchida Kiyotaka Law Office, 7-13 Ote-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0912
Kagawa Prefecture
YAGI, Toshinori
Aomi International Law Offices, 4F Goda Fudosan Togiyamachi Bldg., 3-1 Togiyamachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0026
| Tel: | 087-802-1506 |
| Fax: | 087-802-1516 |
| Email: | office@aomi-law.com |
| Web: | http://www.aomi-law.com/en/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | U. of Tokyo, LL.B., 2004; Columbia Law School, LL.M., 2012 |
| Associations: | Japan Federation of Bar Associations, 2005, Kagawa Bar Association, 2012, New York State Bar Association, 2013 |
| Specialties: | Family law, labor law, consumer protection, real estate |
Kochi Prefecture
INADA, Chieko
Hiiragi Law Office, 5F Naruse Bldg., 5-2-18 Honmachi, Kochi 780-0870
| Tel: | 088-855-5706 |
| Fax: | 088-855-5707 |
| Email: | inadalo2@true.ocn.ne.jp |
| Web: | https://hiiragi-law.jp |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Hitotsubashi U., LL.B., 1995 |
| Associations: | Kochi Bar Association, 1997 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law (divorce), Civil Law |
TAKABAYASHI, Aiko
Nakauchi Isao Law Office, 3F Tokuhiro Bldg., 3-11 Masugata, Kochi 780-0861
| Tel: | 088-822-8885 |
| Fax: | 088-854-3210 |
| Email: | a.takabayashi.nilo@mirror.ocn.ne.jp |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Waseda U., LL.B., 2005, Kokugakuin U., J.D., 2009 |
| Associations: | Kochi Bar Association, 2011 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody and inheritance), Civil Law, Immigration Law |
Kyoto Prefecture
FUSHIMI, Koji
Keyaki Law Office, 5F Yasaka Karasumaoike Bldg., Karauma Oike Agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0845
HIDAKA, Rei
AXIS Law Office, 2F Jun-art Bldg, Karasuma Nishi-iru, Takeyamachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0865
| Tel: | 075-252-2255 |
| Fax: | 075-252-2256 |
| Email: | r-hidaka@abox3.sonet.ne.jp |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., LL.M., 2006 |
| Associations: | Kyoto Bar Association, 2017 |
| Specialties: | Civil Law, Labor Law (employer’s side), Medical Malpractice (doctor’s side), Business Contract, Bankruptcy |
HORI, Kazuyuki
Hori Kazuyuki Law Office, 3F Fuyu-Bldg, Tominokoji-dori Marutamachi-Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0971
| Tel: | 075-241-1092 |
| Fax: | 075-231-5752 |
| Email: | hori.k-law@nifty.com |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., LL.B., 1975 |
| Associations: | Kyoto Bar Association, 1977 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Law |
ORITA, Yasuhiro
Keyaki Law Office, 5F Yasaka Karasumaoike Bldg., Karauma Oike Agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0845
SAKAMOTO, Yumi
Kyoto Sakura Law Office, 3F Kitagawa Bldg, 408-1 Ikesu-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8216
| Tel: | 075-256-8383 |
| Fax: | 075-256-8384 |
| Email: | kyotosakukralaw@sage.ocn.ne.jp |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kobe U Graduate School of Law, J.D., 2008 |
| Associations: | Kyoto Bar Association, 2012 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Law, Immigration Law, Labor Law; |
SASAKI, Ritsuko
AKER Law Office, 703 Inabado-cho, Akezudori Matsubara Agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8415
| Tel: | 075-205-0548 |
| Fax: | 075-205-0541 |
| Email: | akerlo@leto.eonet.ne.jp |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English, Russian |
| Degrees: | Tsukuba U, PhD, 1995. Hiroshima U Graduate School of Law, J.D., 2014 |
| Associations: | Kyoto Bar Association, 2017 |
| Specialties: | Family Law, Civil Law, Labor Law |
TAKAHASHI, Ken
Fushimi Law Office, 4F Wakayoshi Bldg, 763 Higashi Ote-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8053
TOMIMASU, Shiki
Kamogawa Law Office, 7F Masui Bldg, 328 Sashimono-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0903
YAMAMURA, Makoto
505 Hoteiya-cho Fuyachodori Nijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0963
Mie Prefecture
KANAZAWA, Futoshi
Yokkaichi Shiyakusho-mae Law Office, #301 Azuma-Shika Bldg., 3-16 Suma-cho, Yokkaichi, Mie 510-0085
| Tel: | 059-329-6841 |
| Fax: | 059-329-6842 |
| Email: | - |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., LL.B., 2000 |
| Associations: | Mie Bar Association, 2012; Niigata Bar Associations, 2004; |
| Specialties: | Commercial, civil, criminal cases |
TAGATA, Yuki
Ise Law Office, 1-8-30 Fukiage, Mie 516-0073
Nara Prefecture
KAWAMOTO, Satoru
Ikoma Sogo Law Office, 6F Ikoma Seisei Bldg., 1-6-12 Motomachi, Ikoma-shi, Nara 630-0257
| Tel: | 0743-71-7171 |
| Fax: | 0743-71-8181 |
| Email: | kawamoto_satoru@me.com |
| Web: | http://ikomasogo-lo.com |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Waseda U., LL.B., 1999. Osaka City U., LL. M., 2008 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 2008, Nara Bar Association, 2012 |
| Specialties: | Inheritance, Traffic Accident, Corporate Law, Family Law (incl. Hague Convention case) |
OGAWA, Satoshi
Shohaku Law Office, LPC. Ikoma Office, A202 Ricolax, 6-3-3 Nakatomigaoka, Nara 631-0003
| Tel: | 0742-81-8361 |
| Fax: | 0742-81-8362 |
| Email: | info@shohaku-law.jp |
| Web: | https://shohaku-law.jp/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | School of Law, Hitotsubashi U., J.D., 2006 |
| Associations: | Nara Bar Association, 2014 |
| Specialties: | Civil Law, Immigration Law, Labor Law |
OKUBO, Haruka
Nara Godo Law Office, #202 Shutoku Bldg., Noboriouji-cho, Nara 632-8213
| Tel: | 0742-26-2457 |
| Fax: | 0742-26-3010 |
| Email: | h-ookubo@naragodo.com |
| Web: | http://naragodo.com |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Waseda U., J.D., 2015 |
| Associations: | Tokyo Bar Association, 2017, Nara Bar Association, 2020 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law (incl. Hague Convention case), Civil Law, Immigration Law, Labor Law |
YOSHIZAKI, Shinjin
Verybest Law Offices, 5F Nara Sanwa Toyo Bldg., 27-1 Nishimikado-cho, Nara 630-8225
| Tel: | 0742-25-5120 |
| Fax: | 0742-25-5121 |
| Email: | yoshizaki@vbest.jp |
| Web: | http://nara.vbest.jp/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Harvard Law School, LL.M., 1991 |
| Associations: | Nara Bar Association, 2020 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law (incl. Hague Convention case), Civil Law, Labor Law |
Okayama Prefecture
SAKKA, Tomoshi
Sakka Law Office, 6F Itopia-Okayamahonmachi Bldg., 3-13 Honmachi, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-0901
Osaka Prefecture
HARA, Masakazu
Asunaro L.P.C., Asunaro Law Office, 4F StoRK Bldg., 1-4-10, Minami-Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0054
| Tel: | 06-6268-5070 |
| Fax: | 06-6268-5071 |
| Email: | hara@asunaro-l.gr.jp |
| Web: | http://www.asunaro-l.gr.jp |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., LL.B., 2000, Duke U. School of Law, LL.M., 2008 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 2002, State of New York Bar Association, 2009 |
| Specialties: | Labor Law (incl. termination, harassment), Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody), Civil Law (torts - traffic accident, nuisance cases) |
HOMMA, Takuhiro
HT Partnership, 12F Osaka JA Building, 1-2-5 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
| Tel: | 06-6362-1271 |
| Fax: | 06-6362-1272 |
| Email: | homma@ht-partnership.jp |
| Web: | http://ht-partnership.jp/english |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Seikei U. LL.B., 1998, Boston U. School of Law, LL.M., 2006 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 2001, Japan Federal of Bar Association 2001, American Bar Association 2006, New York State Bar Association, 2006 |
| Specialties: | Family Law (inheritance), Civil Law (traffic accident), Real Estate |
IIJIMA, Nae
Dojima Law Office, 2F Irisho-Yagi Bldg., 2-3-9 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0041
| Tel: | 06-6201-4457 |
| Fax: | 06-6201-0362 |
| Email: | naeiijima@dojima.gr.jp |
| Web: | http://www.dojima.gr.jp/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., 1992, LL.B., Duke U., LL.M. 2001 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 1994, N.Y. Bar Association 2001 |
| Specialties: | Corporate Law, Civil Law, Family Law |
IKEDA, Naoki
Asunaro L.P.C., Law Office, 4F StoRK Bldg., 1-4-10 Minami-Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0054
| Tel: | 06-6268-5070 |
| Fax: | 06-6268-5071 |
| Email: | ikeda@asunaro-l.gr.jp |
| Web: | http://www.asunaro-l.gr.jp |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Tokyo U., LL.B., 1985 and U. of Michigan, LL.M., 1993 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 1987; Michigan Bar Association, 1994 |
| Specialties: | Family Law (incl. Hague Convention), Labor Law, Civil Law (incl. torts) |
KAMIKAWA, Tomoko
Matsui Kamikawa Law Office, #403 ODI Bldg., 4-2-2 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
| Tel: | 06-6360-7651 |
| Fax: | 06-6360-7652 |
| Email: | FZM01237@gmail.com |
| Web: | http://www.kamikawa-law-office.com |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Osaka U., B.S., 1984, Osaka U., LL. B., 1994, Osaka U., LL. M., 1996, U. of California Hastings College of the Law, LL. M., 2010 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association 1999, New York State Bar Association 2010 |
| Specialties: | Family Law (incl. wills and probate, Hague Convention cases), Civil Law, Labor Law |
KAWABATA, Satomi
Komatsu Law and Patent Office, 8F Osaka Nakanoshima Bldg., 2-2-2 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005
| Tel: | 06-6221-3355 |
| Fax: | 06-6221-3344 |
| Email: | kawabata@komatsulaw.com |
| Web: | www.komatsulaw.com |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., LL.B., 2002; U. of Virginia School of Law, LL.M., 2008 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association |
| Specialties: | Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody and inheritance), Civil Law, Immigration Law, Labor Law |
KONO, Yusuke
S&W International Law Offices, 6F Arute-Higobashi-Bldg., 1-15-27 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0002
| Tel: | 06-6136-7526 |
| Fax: | 06-6136-7527 |
| Email: | y.kono@swlaw.jp |
| Web: | https://www.swlaw.jp/ |
| Languages: | English, Chinese |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., LL.B., Mar 2004, Kansai U. J.D., Mar 2006, U of Texas, L.L.M, May 2012 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 2007, New York Bar Association, 2013 |
| Specialties: | Labor Law, Family Law, Litigation |
KURODA, Ai
Kuboi and Partners Law Office, 4F Osaka Nakanoshima Bldg., 2-2-2 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005
| Tel: | 06-6222-5255 |
| Fax: | 06-6222-5200 |
| Email: | a-kuroda@kuboi-law.gr.jp |
| Web: | http://www.kuboi-law.gr.jp/english/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kwansei Gakuin U., LL.B., 1989, Oklahoma City U. School of Law, J.D., 2006 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 1995, New York Bar Association, 2007 |
| Specialties: | Civil Law, Family Law, Labor Law |
MAEDA, Haruki
Law Office of H.Maeda, 4F Kita Bldg.Nigokan, 6-19 Nishitenma 4-chome, Kita-Ku, Osaka 530-0047
| Tel: | 06-6361-7956 |
| Fax: | 06-6361-7957 |
| Email: | haruki.maeda.l_o@nifty.com |
| Web: | http://www.law-h-maeda.jp/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Tokyo U., 1971 and Washington U., LL.M., 1982 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 1970 |
| Specialties: | Civil law, Criminal Law, Family Law (incl. Hague Convention), Immigration Law |
MATSUOKA, Nobuaki
Osaka International Law Offices, 5F Honmachi Nishii Bldg., 1-6-10 Utsubo Honmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0004
| Tel: | 06-6446-1123 |
| Fax: | 06-6446-1121 |
| Email: | lawoffices@yamaintl.gr.jp |
| Web: | http://www.yamaintl.gr.jp/en/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Chuo U., LL.B., 1987, The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan 1995, U. of Wisconsin LL.M., 2001 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, Japan Federation of Bar Associations |
| Specialties: | Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody and inheritance), Civil Law, Immigration Law, Labor Law, Medical Malpractice |
MIKI, Satoshi
Daiichi LPC, 24F Nakanoshima Central Tower, 2-2-7 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005
| Tel: | 06-6227-1951 |
| Fax: | 06-6227-1950 |
| Email: | miki@daiichi-law.jp |
| Web: | http://www.daiichi-law.jp/en/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | USC Gould School of Law, LL.M., 2013, Hitotsubashi U., J.D. 2006 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association 2010, New York State Bar Association 2014 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody and inheritance), Civil Law, Labor Law |
NARITA, Yukiko
Narita Law Office, #1101 Vert Nakanoshima-Kita, 4-6-3 Nishitenma,Kita-ku,Osaka 530-0047
| Tel: | 06-6360-0630 |
| Fax: | 06-6360-0631 |
| Email: | yukiko_narita@nifty.com |
| Web: | http://www.narita-lawoffice.jp/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Osaka City U., LL.B.,1986, Georgetown U. Law Center, LL.M., 1997 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 1993 |
| Specialties: | Real Estate, Inheritance, Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody), Civil Law, Labor Law |
OHARA, Nozomu
Ohara & Furukawa, #902 City Coop Minamimorimachi, 2-2-7 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0054
| Tel: | 06-6313-1208 |
| Fax: | 06-6313-1209 |
| Email: | oflo@oharalaw.jp |
| Web: | http://oharalaw-japan.com/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Harvard Law School, LL.M., 1976 |
| Associations: | The Japan Federation of Bar Association, 1969, Osaka Bar Association, 1969 |
| Specialties: | Family Law, Immigration Law, Civil Law, Labor Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Transactions, Intellectual Property, Litigation and ADR, Debt Collection, General Practice |
OI, Masashi
Shohaku Partners, #802 JIN/Orix Bldg., 7-20 Nishitenma 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
| Tel: | 06-6360-6500 |
| Fax: | 06-6360-6540 |
| Email: | msshoi@msn.com |
| Web: | - |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Tokyo U., LL.B., 1993, Washington College of Law, American U., LL.M., 2000 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association 1995, New York State Bar Association 2003 |
| Specialties: | Business and personal legal issues including corporate, transaction, liquidation, litigation, inheritance, family law cases, criminal |
OISHI, Masami
Osaka International Law Offices, 5F Honmachi Nishii Bldg., 1-6-10 Utsubo Honmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0004
| Tel: | 06-6446-1123 |
| Fax: | 06-6446-1121 |
| Email: | lawoffices@yamaintl.gr.jp |
| Web: | http://www.yamaintl.gr.jp/en/ |
| Languages: | English; Arabic |
| Degrees: | Kobe U., LL.B., 1990, Osaka U., J.D., 2008, The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan, 2010 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association 2010, Japan Federation of Bar Association 2010 |
| Specialties: | Family Law (including Divorce, Adoptions, Child Abduction, Inheritance), Corporate/Business Law, Bankruptcy, Civil Law, Criminal Law |
SADAOKA, Yukiko
Sofio Law Office, 7F ACCESS Bldg., 4-6-18 Nishi-Temma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
| Tel: | 06-6315-8284 |
| Fax: | 06-6315-8285 |
| Email: | sadaoka@sofio-law.org |
| Web: | https://sofio-law.org |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Meiji U., LL. B., 1995, U. of California Hasting College of the Law, LL.M., 2010 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, Oct 2001 |
| Specialties: | Family Law, Civil Law, Labor law (employee’s side) |
TAKASE, Tomoko
Arcus Partners, 9F Daiwajisho-Minamimorimachi Bldg., 5-1-9 Nishi Tenma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
| Tel: | 06-6362-5900 |
| Fax: | 06-6362-5901 |
| Email: | office@arcus-law.com |
| Web: | http://arcus-law.net/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Chuo U., LL.B., 1996 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 2000 |
| Specialties: | Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody, visiting right, Hague Convention (child abduction) cases, Will and inheritance), Civil Law, Medical Malpractice Litigation, Bankruptcy |
TERANO, Akemi
Honmachi United Law Firm, #602 Semba Onishi Bldg., 3-1-27 Kyutaro-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0056
| Tel: | 06-6125-5860 |
| Fax: | 06-6125-5861 |
| Email: | info@hu-lawfirm.jp |
| Web: | https://hu-lawfirm.jp/eng_aboutus.html |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., J.D. 2013 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 2015 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody and inheritance), Civil Law, Immigration Law, Labor Law |
TOHDA, Nobuyuki
Miyako Law Office, #802 Kitazawa Bldg., 3-2-24 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0041
| Tel: | 06-6231-1115 |
| Fax: | 06-6231-1175 |
| Email: | tohda@miyako-law.jp |
| Web: | www.miyako-law.jp |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., LL.B., 2006; Kobe Gakuin Law School, J.D. |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 2008 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody and inheritance), Civil Law, Labor Law, Medical Malpractice, Company Act |
UCHIYAMA, Yuki
TMI Associates Osaka Office, 36th Floor, Umeda Hankyu Building Office Tower, 8-1 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0017
| Tel: | 06-6311-0577 |
| Fax: | 06-6311-3978 |
| Email: | yuchiyama@tmi.gr.jp |
| Web: | http://www.tmi.gr.jp |
| Languages: | English, Korean, French |
| Degrees: | Doshisha U., B.A., 1983 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 1997 |
| Specialties: | Family Law (incl. divorce, child custody and inheritance, child abduction cases based on the 1980 Hague Convention), Civil Law, Labor Law, Medical Malpractice |
WADA, Juta
Wada Law Office, 3F Sento Bldg., 3-15 Nishitenma 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
| Tel: | 06-6361-6522 |
| Fax: | 06-6365-7503 |
| Email: | wada@wada-law-firm.com |
| Web: | http://www.wada-law-firm.com/en |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Degrees: | Tokyo U., LL.B., 1987, Vermont Law School, Master Studies in Environmental Law, U. for Peace in Costa Rica, Master in Human Rights and Education for Peace |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association, 1991 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Civil Law, Immigration Law |
YAMAMOTO, Kazuto
Daiichi LPC, 24F Nakanoshima Central Tower, 2-2-7 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005
| Tel: | 06-7669-8936 |
| Fax: | 06-6227-1950 |
| Email: | yamamoto@daiichi-law.jp |
| Web: | http://www.daiichi-law.jp/en/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Kyoto U., LL. B., 1997, Northwestern U. School of Law, LL. M., 2008 |
| Associations: | Osaka Bar Association Oct. 2000, New York State Bar Association Mar. 2009 |
| Specialties: | Commercial/Business Law, Family Law (incl. Wills and Estate), Civil Law (incl. Personal Injury), Labor Law, Real Estate, Bankruptcy/Insolvency |
Shiga Prefecture
NODA, Hayato
Takashima Law Office, 1137-1 Fukamizo, Shinasahi-cho, Takashima, Shiga 520-1503
| Tel: | 050-3738-7703 |
| Fax: | 050-3737-1956 |
| Email: | nodah@locolo.jp |
| Web: | http://locolo.jp |
| Languages: | English |
| Degrees: | Tohoku U. J.D., 2008 |
| Associations: | Shiga Bar Association, 2009 |
| Specialties: | Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Law |
Shimane Prefecture
Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center's call center: 0570-07-8377
Tokushima Prefecture
Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center's call center: 0570-07-8377
Tottori Prefecture
Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center's call center: 0570-07-8377
Toyama Prefecture
Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center's call center: 0570-07-8377
Wakayama Prefecture
Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center's call center: 0570-07-8377
Regional Bar Associations
Aichi Bar Association
1-4-2 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0001
Phone: 052-203-1651 Fax: 052-204-1690
http://www.aiben.jp
Ehime Bar Association
4-8-8 Sanbancho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0003
Phone: 089-941-6279 Fax: 089-941-4110
http://www.ehime-ben.or.jp
Fukui Bar Association
7F Sakura N Bldg., 4-3-1 Hoei, Fukui 910-0004
Phone: 0776-23-5255 Fax: 0776-23-9330
http://www.fukuben.or.jp
Gifu Prefecture Bar Association
22 Hashizume-cho, Gifu 500-8811
Phone: 058-265-0020 Fax: 058-265-4100
http://www.gifuben.org
Hiroshima Bar Association
2-73 Kami-Hacchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0012
Phone: 082-228-0230 Fax: 082-228-0418
http://www.hiroben.or.jp
Hyogo-ken Bar Association
1-4-3 Tachibana-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0016
Phone: 078-341-7061 Fax: 078-351-6651
http://www.hyogoben.or.jp
Kanazawa Bar Association
7-36 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0937
Phone: 076-221-0242 Fax: 076-222-0242
http://www.kanazawa-bengo.com
Kagawa Bar Association
2-22 Marunouchi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0033
Phone: 087-822-3693 Fax: 087-823-3878
http://kaben.jp
Kochi Bar Association
1-5-7 Echizen-machi, Kochi 780-0928
Phone: 088-872-0324 Fax: 088-872-0838
http://www.kochiben.or.jp
Kyoto Bar Association
Marutamachi-sagaru, Tominokoji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0971
Phone: 075-231-2378 Fax: 075-223-1894
http://www.kyotoben.or.jp
Mie Bar Association
3-23 Chuo, Tsu, Mie 514-0032
Phone: 059-228-2232 Fax: 059-227-4675
http://mieben.info
Nara Bar Association
22-1 Nakasuji-cho, Nara 630-8237
Phone: 0742-22-2035 Fax: 0742-23-8319
http://www.naben.or.jp
Okayama Bar Association
1-8-29 Minamigata, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-0807
Phone: 086-223-4401 Fax: 086-223-6566
http://www.okaben.or.jp
Osaka Bar Association
1-12-5 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
Phone: 06-6364-1248 Fax: 06-6364-5069
https://soudan.osakaben.or.jp
Shiga Bar Association
1-3-3 Umebayashi, Ohtsu, Shiga 520-0051
Phone: 077-522-2013 Fax: 077-522-2908
http://www.shigaben.or.jp
Shimane Bar Association
7F Matsue Shoko-Kaigisho Bldg., 55-4 Horomachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0886
Phone: 0852-21-3225 Fax: 0852-21-3398
http://www.shimaben.com
Tokushima Bar Association
1-31 Shinkura-cho, Tokushima 770-0855
Phone: 088-652-5768 Fax: 088-652-3730
http://tokuben.or.jp
Tottori Bar Association
2-221 Higashimachi, Tottori 680-0011
Phone: 0857-22-3912 Fax: 0857-22-3920
http://www.toriben.jp
Toyama-ken Bar Association
3-4-1 Nagae-machi, Toyama 930-0076
Phone: 076-421-4811 Fax: 076-421-4896
http://www.tomiben.jp
Wakayama Bar Association
5 Yonban-cho, Wakayama 640-8144
Phone: 073-422-4580 Fax: 073-436-5322
http://www.wakaben.or.jp
