Attorneys in the Greater Tokyo Area

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DISCLAIMER:
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan assumes 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 no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information in the list 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.

Tokyo's Consular jurisdiction includes, Tokyo, Chiba, Fukushima, Gunma, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Nagano, Niigata, Saitama, Shizuoka, Tochigi, Yamagata, and Yamanashi.

Visit the Embassy's website "Attorneys in Japan" page for English-speaking attorneys in other parts of Japan.

LEGAL SUPPORT

Houterasu (The Japan Legal Support Center)
http://www.houterasu.or.jp/en
A nationwide legal support center which helps callers locate professional support in civil and criminal matters. Call Center: 0570-078374.

Bar Association Legal Counseling Centers
http://www.nichibenren.or.jp/en/legal/counceling.html

Tokyo (everyday):
Yotsuya Ekimae Bldg., 2F 1-4 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel: (03) 5367-5280

Yokohama (every Wednesday):
9 Nihon-Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Tel: (045) 211-7700

Saitama (every Friday):
4-2-1 Takasago, Urawa-ku, Saitama
Tel: (048) 710-5666

The Section of Legal Assistance for Foreigners of the Tokyo Public Law Office (TPLO-SLAF)
http://www.t-pblo.jp/slaf/
Ikebukuro SIA Bldg. 2F, 1-34-5 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013
Tel: 03-5979-2880

TOKYO

Visit the Embassy's website for "A List of Criminal Defense Attorneys in the Greater Tokyo area."

ABO, Chiyu
Chuo Sogo Law Office, P.C., NBF Hibiya Bldg. 11th Fl., 1-1-7 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011. Tel: (03)3539-1877 Fax: (03)3539-1878. Web site: http://www.clo.jp

L.L.B. Chuo University, 1984. L.L.M. Cornell Law School, 1990. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1986, New York, 1990, Michigan, 1991. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Foreign claims, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, Banking/Financial, Foreign Investment, Insurance, Marketing Agreements, Transportation Law, Labor Relations.

ENOMOTO, Kazuhisa
Enomoto Law Office, Nihonbashi Funasa Bldg. 7F, 1-12-13 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022. Tel: (03)6225-2621 Fax: (03)6225-2625. Web site: http://www.enomotolaw.com

Nihon University, 2000. New York University School of Law, 2007. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2000, New York, 2008. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, Banking/Financial, Marketing agreements, Criminal Law, Auto/Accidents.

FUJIMOTO, Mie (Ms.)
Bingham McCutchen Murase, Sakai Mimura Aizawa-Foreign Law Joint Enterprise, Kamiyacho Central Place 4F, 4-3-13 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001. Tel: (03) 6721-3138. Fax: (03) 6721-3113. Web site: http://www.bingham.com/tokyo/.

Tokyo University, LL.B., 1991; Univ. of California at Berkeley, LL.M., 2000. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1993. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Contracts, Corporations, Commercial/Business Law, Labor relations.

HARAGUCHI, Kaoru
Haraguchi International Law Office, Nihon Jitensya-Kaikan 1 Goukan, 4th F., 9-15 Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052. Tel: (03) 5114-8568. Fax: (03) 5114-8569. Web site: http://www.haraguchi-law.com.

Chuo University, 1979; University of Chicago Law School, 1994. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1989, New York, 1995. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Foreign claims, Commercial/Business Law, Banking/Financial, Foreign Investment, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Criminal Law, Taxes, Labor Relations.

HIGASHIZAWA, Yasushi
Kasumigaseki Sogo Law Offices, Nishi Shinbashi Aiko Bldg. 4F, 1-6-15 Nishi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003. Tel: (03) 3501-2651. Fax: (03) 3539-3683. Web site: http://kasumigaseki.gr.jp

Tokyo University, LL.B., 1983; Columbia University School of Law, LL.M., 1994. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1986; New York, 1995; California, 1995. Accept criminal cases? Sometimes. Practice: Family, Civil Law, Damages, Contracts, Corporations, Estates, Government relations, Commercial/Business Law, Criminal Law, Labor relations, Auto/Accidents.

HIJIKATA, Kunio
Hijikata Law & Accounting Office, Higashi Ginza Bldg. 501, 3-9-18 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061. Tel: (03) 3545-6750. Fax: (03) 3545-6998. Web site: http://www.hijikata.com.

Hitotsubashi University, 1974. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1976. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Family, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, Banking/Financial, Insurance, Marketing agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Taxes, Labor relations, Auto/Accidents.

HONDA, Hirotaka
Honda Law Office, ParkAxis ShibuyaSakuragaoka South 801, 8-11 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0031. Tel: (03)3463-6602 Fax: (03) 3463-6608. Email: hirotaka@hondalaw.com  http://www.hondalaw.com

Tokyo University, LL.B., 1990; Tokyo University, LL.M. (American Law), 1997. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2005. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family Law, Divorce, Children, Juvenile Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Sexual Harassmentment, Tort.

HONDA, Masayuki
Masayuki Honda Law Office, Ebisu Duplex R's #301, 2-19-7 EBisu-Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022. Tel: (03) 3760-8192. Fax: (03) 5204-8599. Web site: http://www.honda-law.net/english/index.html E-mail: mail@honda-law.net.

Waseda University 1986. Visiting scholor of U.C. Berkley 2001-2002. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1997. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family Law, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Contracts, Immigration, Commercial Law/Business Law, Criminal Law, Narcotics, Labor relations, Auto/Accidents. Deposition.

ICHIKAWA, Yuki
Hamayotsu & Hamayotsu, Kojimachi Duplex B's 7th Fl., 4-4-7 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083. Tel: (03) 3511-3310. Fax: (03) 3511-3399. E-mail: ichikawa@hamayotsu.jp.

Keio University, LL.B., 1993; University of Chicago, LL.M., 2002. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1997; New York, 2003. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family Law, Child Custody/Protection, Divorce, Estates, Labor Relations, Contract, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Personal Injury Law, Civil Suits, Accidents, Immigration.

ISHII, Tojiro
Matsuo & Kosugi, Fukoku Seimei Bldg., 18F, 2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011. Tel: (03) 3500-0338. Fax: (03) 3500-0362. E-mail: ishii@mknet.jp.

Rikkyo University (Bachelor), 1981; New York University, LL.M., 1996. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1987. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investment, Insurance, Marketing agreements, Patent/Trademarks/Copyrights, Criminal Law, Labor relations.

KAI, Korenari
Law office of Mr. Korenari KAI, 1-3-2-501 Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093. Tel: (03) 3263-2021. Fax: (03) 3263-2022. Web site: http://www.attkai.com, E-mail: kai@attkai.com.

Tokyo University, LL.B., 1969; Univ. of Cambridge (UK), LL.B., 1976. Japanese Foreign Service. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2003.  Accept criminal cases?: No. Practice: Immigration/Asylum, Family Law, Employment Law, Medical malpractice.

KAMORI, Akimitsu
Blakemore & Mitsuki, Nittochi Bldg., 4F 4-1, Kasumigaseki 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013. Tel: (03) 3503-5591 (direct). Fax: (03) 3503-5596. Web site: http://www.blakemore.gr.jp.

The University of Tokyo, LL.B., Private Law, 1978, LL.B., Public Law, 1980. Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan, Diploma, 1982; Yale University, Diploma, American Law, 1986; Cornell Law School, LL.M., 1987. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1982, New York, 1988. Dewey Ballantine LLP, New York, New York (Associate, 1988-1994). Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Corporations, Foreign claims, Estates, Immigration, Government relations, Commercial/Business Law, Banking/Financial, Foreign investment, Insurance, Marketing agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Taxes, Labor relations.

KANAZAWA, Kouji
Chuo Sogo Law Office, P.C., NBF Hibiya Bldg. 11th Fl., 1-1-7 Uchisaiwaicho, Tokyo 100-0011. Tel: (03)3539-1877 Fax: (03)3539-1878. Web site: http://www.clo.jp

Kyoto University, Faculty of Law, 2003. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2004. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Contracts, Government Relations, Commercial/Business Law, Banking/Financial, Foreign Investment.

KANEKO, Hirohito
Kaneko Law Office, Wako-Ginza 8 Chome Bldg. 7F, 8-10-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061. Tel: (03)3574-8535 Fax: (03)3574-7144. Web site: http://kaneko-law-office.net/  E-mail: kanelion@cd.inbox.ne.jp

Waseda University, School of Law, 1972. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1977. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Foreign Claims, Estate, Commercial/Business Law, Marketing agreements, Patents/trademarks/Copyrights, Transportation Law, Aeronautical/Maritime, Auto/Accidents.

KIKUCHI, Takeshi
Kojima Law Offices, Gobancho Kataoka Bldg. 4F, 2-7 Gobancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0076. Tel: (03) 3222-1401. Fax: (03) 3222-1405. Web site: http://www.kojimalaw.jp.

Admitted Bar, Japan, 1992. Tokyo University, 1985. University of Bristol, UK (LL.M.) 1998. Accepts criminal cases? No. Practice: Corporations, Commercial/Business Law, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights.

KOBAYASHI, Hideyuki
Blakemore & Mitsuki Law Offices, Nittochi Bldg. 4F, 4-1 Kasumigaseki 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013. Tel: (03) 3506-3656 Fax (03) 3529-3220. Web site: http://www.blakemore.gr.jp/.

Tokyo University, LL.B., 1974; Visiting Scholar, Law School, University of Michigan, 1983; Visiting Scholar, Yale Law School, 1982 - 1983. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1980. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Civil Law, Commerial Law, Contracts, Corporations, Commercial/Business Law, Auto/Accidents.

KODAIRA, Naomi
Minato International Group LPC, One Bldg. 2F, 17-15 Kanda Matsunagacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0023. Tel: (03) 6206-0408 Fax: (03) 6206-0409. Web site: http://ww.minatolaw.biz.

Tsukuba University, 2003. University of Essex LLM in International Human Rights Law, 2011. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2006. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family Law, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Contracts, Corporations, Commercial/Business Law, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Criminal Law, Narcotics, Labor Relations.

KOJIMA, Hideki
Kojima Law Offices, Gobancho Kataoka Bldg. 4F, 2-7 Gobancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0076. Tel: (03) 3222-1401. Fax: (03) 3222-1405. Web site: http://www.kojimalaw.jp

Waseda University, LL.B., 1970; Southern Methodist University, L.L.M., 1978; Georogetown University, M.C.L., 1979. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1973; New York, 1981. Accept criminal cases? White-collar crimes only. Practice: Comapny Insolvency Law, Antitrust Law, Contract Law, Construction Law, Software Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Estates.

KURIBAYASHI, Tsutomu
Kuribayashi Sogo Law Office, 502 NBF Hibiya Bldg., 1-1-7 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011. Tel (03) 3539-2555, Fax: (03) 3539-2556. Web site: http://www.kslaw.jp

Waseda University, 1990; University of Georgia, Law School LL.M., 1997. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1993, New York, 1999. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Labor relations.

MASUDA, Kanehide
Masuda Law Office, Tower Kojimachi 5th Floor, 9-10 Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0084. Tel: (03)5226-7800 Fax: (03)5226-7722. Website: http://masuda-law.com/en/

LL.B. Tokyo University (1999). LL.M. Tokyo University, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics (2000). LL.M. New York University School of Law (2007). Admitted Bar, Japan 2001, New York 2008. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family Law, Adoptions, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection/Custody, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Foreign Claims, Estates, Government Relations, Immigration, Commercial/Business Law, Banking/Financial, Foreign Investment, Insurance, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Criminal Law, Transportation Law, Aeronautical/Maritime, Taxes, Labor Relations, Auto/Accidents.

MINAGAWA, Katsumasa
Minagawa Ebisu Law Office, AIOS 303, 1-11-2 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012. Tel: (03)6450-3796 Fax: (03)6450-3741. Website: http://www.minagawa-law.com/en

LL.B. Waseda University (1996). LL.M. Waseda University (1998).  J.D. Seikei University (2006). Admitted Bar, Japan 2007. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family Law, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Foreign Claims, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, Banking/Financial, Foreign Investment, Insurance, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Criminal Law, Transportation Law, Labor Relations, Auto/Accidents.

MIYAKE, Shunji
Hibiki Law Office, 4th Fl., Tokyo ST Bldg., 4-9-4 Hatchobori, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0032. Tel (03) 3297-0720, Fax: (03) 3297-0721.

Chuo University; Legal Research and Education Institute. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1994. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Contracts, Corporations, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, Criminal Law, Narcotics, Auto/Accidents.

NAKAMURA, Tsutomu
Nakamura International Criminal Defense, Kioi Royal Heights 302, 3-29 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094. Tel (03) 6272-6100, Fax: (03) 6272-6101. Web site: http://www.t-nakamura-law.com

Chuo University, Faculty of Law, LL.B. 1985; Columbia Law School, LL.M. 2006 (Fulbright Scholarship). Admitted Bar, Japan, 1994. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Criminal Law, Narcotics, Government relations.

NAKANO, Michiaki
South Toranomon Law Offices, Urban Toranomon Bldg. 2F, 1-16-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001. Tel: (03)3502-6408 (direct) Fax: (03)3580-2348. Web site: http://www.s-tora.com E-mail: nakano@s-tora.com

Waseda University, LL.B., 1981; Cornell Law School, LL.M., 1990. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1985. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Civil Law, Damages, Contracts, Corporations, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign investment, Marketing agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Labor relations.

OGAWA, Hiromasa
Kojima Law Offices, Gobancho Kataoka Bldg. 4F, 2-7 Gobancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0076. Tel: (03) 3222-1401. Fax: (03) 3222-1405. Web site: www.kojimalaw.jp.

Chuo University, LL.B.. 1986. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1993. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Contracts, Corporations, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign investment, Marketing agreements, Taxes, Labor relations.

OGURA, Kyoko
Minori Sogo Law Offices, Akasaka Makabe Building 9th Floor, 3-4-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052. Tel: (03) 3583-3219 (English), (03) 3583-3226 (Japanese) Fax: (03) 3583-3227. Web site: http://www.minori-law.jp/en.

Graduated Seijo University, 1983. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1993. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family, Child Custody, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Contracts, Corporations, Commercial/Business Law, Criminal Law, Auto/Accidents.

OTANI, Mikiko
Toranomon Law & Economic Offices, Toranomon Hoso Bldg. 9F, 1-20-3 Nishi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003 Tel: (03) 5501-2090 Fax: (03) 5501-2080. Web site: http://www.otanilawoffices.com.

LL.B.(International Legal Studies), Sophia University, Tokyo, 1987. M.I.A. (Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs), Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, New York, 1998. LL.M. (International Law), University of Tokyo Graduate School for Law and Politics, Tokyo, 2003. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1990. Accept criminal cases? Not as a defense counsel, but as a counsel for victims. Practice: Family, Adoptions, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce.

OZAWA, Tetsuro
Ozawa Law Office, Total Solutions, Santoku Nihonbashi Bldg., 4-2-9 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022. Tel: (03)6202-0947 Fax: (03)3231-1707. E-mail: t.ozawa@ozawa-law.com

AFS Exchange student (IOWA), 1975-76; Waseda University, 1983; University of Cologne, Germany, LL.M., 1997. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1987. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family, Child Custody, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Foreign claims, Estates, Immigration, Commercial/Business Law, Marketing agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Criminal Law, Labor relations, Auto/Accidents.

SAKUMA, Atsuo
Sakuma Law Office, 1-17-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022. Tel: (03) 3354-0561. Fax: (03) 3354-0562. Web site: http://www.skmlaw.jp/etop.html.

Waseda University, 1988; Duke University , LL.M., 1996. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1992; New York, 1997. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Family, Child Custody, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damaages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Foreign Claims, Immigration, Commercial/Business Law, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Labor Relations.

SUDO, Sumimasa
80 Nenkan 301, Hosei University Faculty of Law, 2-17-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8160. Tel & Fax: (03) 3264-4154 E-mail: s-sudo@hosei.ac.jp

Tokyo University, Faculty of Law, 1976. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1999. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Criminal Law, Narcotics.

TAKAMATSU, Kaoru
Hayabusa Asuka Law Offices, 4th Floor, Kasumigaseki Bldg., 3-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6004. Tel: (03) 3595-7070. Fax: (03) 3595-7105. Web site: www.halaw.jp.

Kyoto University, LL.B. 1976; University of Washington School of Law, 1981. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1978. Accept criminal cases? Sometimes. Practice: Family, Adoptions, Child Custody, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Corporations, Estates, Immigration, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investment, Marketing agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Taxes, Labor relations, Auto/Accidents.

TAKANO, Takashi
The Law Office of Takashi Takano, 2-7 Kanda-Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0025. Tel: (03) 5825-6033. Fax: (03) 5825-6034. E-mail: takano@takanolaw.jp.

Waseda University Faculty of Law, 1979. SMU School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 1987. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1982. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family law, Criminal Law.

TAKATORI, Shinichiro
Takatori International Law and Patent Office, Room 301, Kamiya Bldg., 32-6 Minami-Ikebukuro 2-chome, Toshima-ku, 171-0022. Tel: (03) 3983-8011. Fax: (03) 3983-8010. E-mail: TakatoriLaw@aol.com.

Graduated from the Anglo-American Department of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, 1960. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1972. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Family, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Foreign Claims, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights.

TANASE, Takao
Tanase Law Office, #801 Shinjuku Seven Bldg., 8-1, Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022. Tel: (03) 5919-7501. Fax: (03) 5919-7502. Web site: http://law-t.jp.

Tokyo University, Department of Law, LL.B., 1967; Harvard University, Sociology, Ph.D., 1974. Professor at Department of Law, Kyoto University and Law School, Chuo University. Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2008. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Marriage/Divorce, Contracts, Commercial/Business Law.

TERADA, Toshiko (Ms.)
Tsukasa Law Office, Marumasu Kojimachi Building 9F, 3-3 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083. Tel:(03) 3556-0447 Fax:(03) 3556-0448. Web site: www.tsukasa-law.com

Kansai University, 1999. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2004. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family, Child Custody, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Estates, Immigration, Commercial/Business law, Marketing Agreements, Criminal Law, Narcotics, Labor Relations, Auto/Accidents.

UENUMA, Shino (Ms.)
South Toranomon Law Offices, Urban Toranomon Bldg. 2F, 1-16-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001. Tel: (03)3502-6299 (direct) Fax: (03)3580-2348. Web site: http://www.s-tora.com E-mail: uenuma@s-tora.com

The University of Tokyo, LL.B., 1991; Washington University in St. Louis, LL.M., 2004. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1997, New York, 2006. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Mariage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Marketing agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Auto/Accidents.

YAMAMOTO, Hiromi
Tokyo Yamamoto Law Office, Akasaka Residential #431, 9-1-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052. Tel: (03)6804-3721 Fax: (03)6804-3722. E-mail: tokyoyamamoto@gmail.com Web site: http://tokyoyamamoto.law.officelive.com

Sophia University, LL.M., 1986. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2009. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Family, Child Custody, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Contracts, Corporations, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, Auto/Accidents.

CHIBA Prefecture

Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center; Call Center 0570-078374.

FUKUSHIMA Prefecture

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GUNMA Prefecture

HIGUCHI, Kazuhiko
Law Office Cosmos, 1-35 Shinmaebashi-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gunma-ken 371-0843. Tel: (027)256-8910. Fax: (027)251-6789. Web site: http://law-cosmos.com/ E-mail: khiguchi@mail.wind.ne.jp

Tohoku University, LL.B. School of Law of Indiana University. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1985. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family, Civil Law, Damages, Contracts, Estates, Government relations, Immigration, Labor relations, Auto/accidents.

IBARAKI Prefecture

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KANAGAWA Prefecture

TAKAHASHI, Mizuho (Ms.)
Yamashita Law Office, Kanagawa-ken Kogyo Bldg. 4F, 1-9 Ota-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0011. Tel: (045)641-8687. Fax: (045)641-0904. E-mail: takahashi@yamashita-law.gr.jp

Admitted Bar, Japan, 1995. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Foreign claims, Estates, Government relations, Foreign investment, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Narcotics, Aeronoutical/Maritime, Taxes.

NAGANO Prefecture

HASEGAWA, Keiko
Hasegawa Law Office, 93-10 Shimotonooka, Iida-shi, Nagano-ken 395-0154. Tel: (0265)25-4760. Fax: (0265)25-4762.

Hitotsubashi University Graduate School. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1979. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family, Adoptions, Child Custody, Child Protection/Child custody, Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Contracts, Corporations, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, banking/Financial, Insurance, Criminal Law, Labor Relations, Auto/Accidents.

NIIGATA Prefecture

HIGUCHI, Masaaki
Higuchi Masaaki Law Office, 1977-2-601 Ichinocho, Shinshimacho-Dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata-ken 951-8051. Tel: (025)224-7733. Fax: (025)228-1280.

Waseda University. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1980. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family, Adoptions, Child Custody, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Damages, Contracts, Corporations, Estates, Commercial/Business Law, Insurance, Criminal Law, Labor Relations.

SAITAMA Prefecture

KAYANUMA, Hideyuki
Ecclesia Law Office, 4-2-2 Minami Koshigaya, Koshigaya-shi, Saitama-ken 343-0845. Tel: (048)965-3011. Fax: (048)965-3022. Web site: www.ecclesia.jp.

Chuo University, 1980; Pennsylvania Law School, 1994. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1985. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Civil Damages, Contracts, Estates, Divorce.

SHIZUOKA Prefecture

NOZUE, Juichi
Shizuoka Nozomi Law & Patent Office, 9-4 Nishi Kusabuka, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka-ken 420-0866. Tel: (054)251-3335. Fax (054)205-9593. Web site: http://www.nozomipatent.jp

Hitotsubashi University, LL.B.; New York University, LL.M. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1987; New York, 1996. Accept criminal cases? No. Practice: Contracts, Corporations, Immigration, Marketing Agreement, Patents/Trademark/Copyrights.

TOCHIGI Prefecture

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YAMAGATA Prefecture

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YAMANASHI Prefecture

TANABE, Mamoru
Yanagimachi Law Office, 1-1-18 Chuo, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi-ken 400-0032. Tel: (055)233-7124. Fax (055)233-7120.

Keio University, LL.B. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1986. Accept criminal cases? Yes. Practice: Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Mergers, Labor Relations, Contracts, Intellectual Property Law, Personal Injury, Civil Suits, Accidents, Estates, Trademarks, Copyrights.

BAR ASSOCIATIONS

Federation of Bar Associations
http://www.nichibenren.or.jp/en/index.html
1-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo 100-0013
Tel: (03) 3580-9841, Fax: (03) 3580-2866

Tokyo Metropolitan District
Tokyo Bar Association, http://www.toben.or.jp/english/
1-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013.
Tel: (03) 3581-2201

Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association, http://www.ichiben.or.jp
1-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013.
Tel: (03) 3595-8585

Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association, http://niben.jp/english/index.html
1-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013.
Tel: (03) 3581-2255

Chiba Prefecture
Chiba Bar Association, http://www.chiba-ben.or.jp/
4-13-12 Chuo, Chiba-shi 260-0013.
Tel: (043)227-8431

Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima Bar Association, http://business3.plala.or.jp/fba/index.html
4-24 Yamashitacho, Fukushima-shi 960-8115.
Tel: (024)534-2334

Gunma Prefecture
Gunma Bar Association, http://www.gunben.or.jp/
3-6-6 Otemachi, Gunma-shi 371-0026.
Tel: (027)233-4804

Ibaraki Prefecture
Ibaraki Bar Association, http://www.mito.ne.jp/~iba/
2-2-75 Omachi, Mito-shi 310-0062.
Tel: (029)221-3501

Kanagawa Prefecture
Yokohama Bar Association, http://www.yokoben.or.jp/
9 Nihon-Odori, Naka Ku, Yokohama-shi 231-0021.
Tel: (045)201-1881

Nagano Prefecture
Nagano Bar Association, http://http://www.avis.ne.jp/~nagaben/
432 Tsumashina, Nagano-shi 380-0872
Tel: (026)232-2104

Niigata Prefecture
Niigata Bar Association, http://www.niigata-bengo.or.jp/
1 Gakkocho-dori Ichibancho, Niigata-shi 951-8126.
Tel: (025)222-3765

Saitama Prefecture
Saitama Bar Association, http://www.saiben.or.jp
4-7-20 Takasago, Saitama-shi 336-0011.
Tel: (048)863-5255.

Shizuoka Prefecture
Shizuoka Bar Association, http://www.w-bengoshikai.com/
10-80 Otemachi, Shizuoka-shi 420-0853.
Tel: (054)252-0008

Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi Bar Association, http://www.tochiben.com/
2-7-13 Obata, Utsunomiya-shi 320-0036.
Tel: (028)622-2008

Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Bar Association, http://www.yamaben.or.jp/
NANA BEANS 8F, 2-7-10 Nanokamachi, Yamagata-shi 990-0042.
Tel: (023)622-2234

Yamanashi Prefecture
Yamanashi Bar Association, http://www.yama-ben.jp/
1-8-7 Chuo, Kofu-shi 400-0032.
Tel: (055)235-7202