Admitted
Japan (2015) and California (2023)
Bar Association
Tokyo Bar Association
Education
University of Tokyo (LL.B., 2008)
Waseda Law School (J.D., 2012)
The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan
Background
Ogasawara Konno and Rokugawa (January 2016-July 2017)
Miyakezaka Sogo Law Offices (August 2017-July 2019)
Allen & Overy, Tokyo office (August 2019-July 2023)
Secondment with SUMITOMO CORPORATION (July 2021-June 2023)
Member
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Judicial Reserve Self-Defense Official, Reserve First Lieutenant (2018-)
Publications
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“Survey Report on Foreign Systems that May Affect the Proper Handling of Specified User Information,” Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (2024) [Co-author]
Web Article
- “Japan‘s Defence Spending Surge and the Rise of Dual-Use Technology,” Nishilis-Japan newsletter (January 2026)
Seminars
- Panelist at a seminar entitled “Investment in the Region,” hosted by ALFA International, May 14, 2026
- Presenter at a seminar entitled “Doing Business in Japan,” hosted by Lexwork International, October 24, 2024