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

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