This paper outlines the law and practice of international commercial arbitration in Japan, including comparative … sets out general patterns, noting some recent increases in international arbitration caseloads in Japan, but also possible … reasons behind comparatively low levels of arbitration activity. It also outlines the historical development of Japan …

This article argues that treaty arbitration may be permissible under Japanese Consitution if it satisfies certain …

improvement of the ADR process through harmonization of arbitration laws, increased reciprocity of judgment enforcement, and a …

considerable diversity in treaty provisions (especially regarding investor-state arbitration or ISA) increases transaction costs …

This paper addresses treaty-based investor-state arbitration (ISA) and other forms of investor-state dispute settlement … Packaging Act 2011 (outlined in Part 4). This arbitration is ongoing and may at least partially succeed. By contrast, Japan …