Japan International Arbitration Week
Japan International Arbitration Week in Tokyo will be held from November 18 to November 22, 2024. Enjoy autumn in Japan and join us for an exciting week of international arbitration events!
Schedule
＊All times are Japanese Standard Time.（GMT＋9hours）
＊The schedule may be subject to change.
【18 November（Mon.）】
♦11:30 am～1:00 pm Hybrid Hearing in Practice：Flexibility and Technology in Modern Arbitration Venues
・Venue : Ark Mori Building 36F, 1-12-32, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
・Format : In-person
・Language : English
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♦4:30 pm～6:30 pm Panel discussion with ICC Institute of World Business Law
Theme Selection of Arbitrators: Practical Tips and Challenges in the Selection Process
・Venue : Nishimura & Asahi（Otemon Tower, 1-1-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English
・Admission : Free
Click here for more details and registration.
♦6:30 pm～8:30 pm YSIAC Japan Event
Theme “Arbitration as an Advantage: Strategic Uses of International Arbitration for Business Success”
・Venue : Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo Office（Marunouchi Park Building, 2-6-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person (light refreshments served)
・Language : English
・Admission : Free
【19 November （Tue.）】
♦10:00 am～12:00 pm Panel discussion with IPBA
Theme Is pro-activeness the solution to arbitration’s perceived problems?
・Venue : Comore Yotsuya（6-1, Yotsuya 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English, Japanese（simultaneous interpretation）
・Admission : Free
Speaker
・Ms. Sally Harpole, Independent Arbitrator, United States
・Ms. Christine Artero, Independent Arbitrator, Singapore
・Mr. Masafumi Kodama, Partner, Kitahama Partners, Osaka
・Mr. Fei Ning, Partner, Hui Zhong, Beijing
・Mr. Joseph Chung, Partner, Deacons, Hong Kong
Moderator
・Mr. Lars Markert, Partner, Nishimura & Asahi（Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo）, Tokyo
Click here for more details.
Register from here.
♦1:30 pm～4:00 pm SIAC/SIMC Joint Event
Theme “When Arbitration Meets Mediation: Mock Proceedings and a Discussion on Arb-Med-Arb”
・Venue : Comore Yotsuya（6-1, Yotsuya 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English, Japanese（simultaneous interpretation）
・Admission : Free
Speaker
・Mr. Lok Vi Ming, SC, Deputy Chairman, SIMC
・Ms. Michele Sonen, Director & Head, North East Asia, SIAC
・Mr. Jay Shin, Strategy & Development Manager, North East Asia, SIAC
・Ms. Varsha Bhattacharya, Counsel, Nishimura & Asahi
・Mr. Brian Chi, General Counsel, Kyndryl Japan
・Ms. Niharika Dhall, Legal Counsel, Toyo Engineering Corporation
・Ms. Aiko Hosokawa, Partner, Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
・Prof. Shin Hi-Taek, Arbitrator, Twenty Essex Chambers
・Ms. Kaori Sugimoto, Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
・Mr. Yoshihiro Takatori, Special Advisor, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
・Mr. Yoshinori Tatsuno, Partner, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
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Register from here.
♦4:30 pm～5:30 pm The Ministry of Justice of Japan's Event/ Panel discussion
Theme Japan’s Role in International Arbitration/Mediation: Strengths, Progress, and Prospects
・Venue : Comore Yotsuya（6-1, Yotsuya 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English, Japanese（simultaneous interpretation）
・Admission : Free
Speaker
・Ms. Aiko Hosokawa, Partner, Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
・Mr. Fumiyasu Miyazaki, Attorney, International Affairs Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice
・Mr. Lars Markert, Partner, Nishimura & Asahi（Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo）
・Mr. Mitsuru Tamura, The Audit & Supervisory Board Member (Kansayaku), Uniadex, Ltd.
・Mr. Shinji Ogawa, Manager of Arbitration and Mediation, JCAA
・Ms. Yuko Nitta, Partner, Utsunomiya Chuo Attorneys at Law/ Japan Representative, Singapore International Mediation Centre
Moderator
・Mr. Yoshihiro Takatori, Special Advisor, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu/ Executive Director of JAA, Co-Convener of Japan Chapter, C.I.Arb.
Click here for more details.
Register from here.
♦5:00 pm～6:30 pm Panel discussion with ICC YAAF
Theme The place of cultural diversity in business interactions and dispute resolution (Japan v. other jurisdictions)
・Venue : Hibiya Midtown (1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo ) - sponsored by Atsumi & Sakai
・Format : In-person
・Language : English, Japanese（simultaneous interpretation）
・Admission : Free
Register from here.
♦6:45 pm～9:00 pm Networking Event
・Venue : 4-3-27 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
・Format : In-person
・Admission : pay as you go JPY 3,000 per person
【20 November （Wed.）】
♦1:30 pm～ 5:40 pm JCAA Arbitration Days（Day 1）
Theme Global Visions: Japan’s Evolving Role in International Arbitration
＜Panel discussion＞
2:10 pm-3:10 pm From Global to Local: The Evolution of Arbitration Practices in Japan
3:20 pm-4:10 pm Arbitration in Japan: A Cultural Connection
4:20 pm-5:40 pm Global Insights: Japan’s Role in Shaping International Arbitration
6:00 pm-8:00 pm Networking Reception
・Venue : Tsunamachi Mitsui Club（2-3-7 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English（Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided）
・Admission : Free
Click here for more details.
【21 November （Thu.）】
♦10:00 am～5:30 pm JCAA Arbitration Days（Day 2）
Theme Flexible Harmonization: Cooperation Towards Best Practices
＜Panel discussion＞
10:15 am-11:15 am Of Arbitrators and Institutions: Working Towards a Better User Experience
11:30 am-0:30 pm Institutions in Asia: Cooperating for Global Best Practices
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Insights from Japan and Beyond: Regional Enforcement
3:15 pm-4:15 pm Practical Uses, Ethical Considerations and Prospects of AI and other Technology in Arbitration
4:30 pm-5:30 pm GC and Management Insights: Best Practices on Crisis and Dispute Management
・Venue : Tsunamachi Mitsui Club（2-3-7 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English（Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided）
・Admission : Free
Click here for more details.
♦4:00 pm～5:00 pm CIArb Fellow Pre-Course
Theme Providing an overview of CIArb organisation and the Fellow course
・Venue : Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo Office（Marunouchi Park Building, 2-6-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English
♦6:30 pm～9:00 pm Networking Reception
・Venue : Marunouchi Park Building 8F, 2-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・Format : In-person reception
・Admission : Free, no registration required
【22 November （Fri.）】
♦ 10:00 am～5:15 pm JCAA Arbitration Days（Day 3）
Theme Achieving success in International Business
＜Panel discussion＞
10:00 am-12:00 pm Supporting Global Business Expansion
Speaker 1: Global Business Expansion of Japanese Companies and Government Initiatives
Speaker 2: Supporting Overseas Expansion for SMEs in Japan
Speaker 3: Supporting SMEs in Expanding Overseas Sales Markets
Speaker 4: Trade Insurance in International Business
Speaker 5: JCAA’s Initiatives
1:00 pm-3:00 pm International Business and Dispute Resolution: Leveraging Arbitration
Speaker6: "Case Studies of disputes in International Transactions Resolution"
Speaker7: "What is Arbitration?"
Panel session
3:15 pm-5:15 pm Risk Management in International Business
Speaker 8: "Key Considerations for Contracts in International Business"
Speaker 9: "Key Considerations for Accounting and Compliance in International Business"
Speaker 10: "Risks to consider and address in Expanding Business Globally“
Speaker 11: "Media Relations"
・Venue : Tsunamachi Mitsui Club（2-3-7 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : Japanese
・Admission : Free
Click here for more details.
♦ 10:00 am～6:00 pm CIArb’s Associate Course
・Venue : Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo Office（Marunouchi Park Building, 2-6-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English
＊The schedule may be subject to change.
【18 November（Mon.）】
♦11:30 am～1:00 pm Hybrid Hearing in Practice：Flexibility and Technology in Modern Arbitration Venues
・Venue : Ark Mori Building 36F, 1-12-32, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
・Format : In-person
・Language : English
Click here for more details.
♦4:30 pm～6:30 pm Panel discussion with ICC Institute of World Business Law
Theme Selection of Arbitrators: Practical Tips and Challenges in the Selection Process
・Venue : Nishimura & Asahi（Otemon Tower, 1-1-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English
・Admission : Free
Click here for more details and registration.
♦6:30 pm～8:30 pm YSIAC Japan Event
Theme “Arbitration as an Advantage: Strategic Uses of International Arbitration for Business Success”
・Venue : Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo Office（Marunouchi Park Building, 2-6-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person (light refreshments served)
・Language : English
・Admission : Free
【19 November （Tue.）】
♦10:00 am～12:00 pm Panel discussion with IPBA
Theme Is pro-activeness the solution to arbitration’s perceived problems?
・Venue : Comore Yotsuya（6-1, Yotsuya 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English, Japanese（simultaneous interpretation）
・Admission : Free
Speaker
・Ms. Sally Harpole, Independent Arbitrator, United States
・Ms. Christine Artero, Independent Arbitrator, Singapore
・Mr. Masafumi Kodama, Partner, Kitahama Partners, Osaka
・Mr. Fei Ning, Partner, Hui Zhong, Beijing
・Mr. Joseph Chung, Partner, Deacons, Hong Kong
Moderator
・Mr. Lars Markert, Partner, Nishimura & Asahi（Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo）, Tokyo
Click here for more details.
Register from here.
♦1:30 pm～4:00 pm SIAC/SIMC Joint Event
Theme “When Arbitration Meets Mediation: Mock Proceedings and a Discussion on Arb-Med-Arb”
・Venue : Comore Yotsuya（6-1, Yotsuya 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English, Japanese（simultaneous interpretation）
・Admission : Free
Speaker
・Mr. Lok Vi Ming, SC, Deputy Chairman, SIMC
・Ms. Michele Sonen, Director & Head, North East Asia, SIAC
・Mr. Jay Shin, Strategy & Development Manager, North East Asia, SIAC
・Ms. Varsha Bhattacharya, Counsel, Nishimura & Asahi
・Mr. Brian Chi, General Counsel, Kyndryl Japan
・Ms. Niharika Dhall, Legal Counsel, Toyo Engineering Corporation
・Ms. Aiko Hosokawa, Partner, Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
・Prof. Shin Hi-Taek, Arbitrator, Twenty Essex Chambers
・Ms. Kaori Sugimoto, Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
・Mr. Yoshihiro Takatori, Special Advisor, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
・Mr. Yoshinori Tatsuno, Partner, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Click here for more details.
Register from here.
♦4:30 pm～5:30 pm The Ministry of Justice of Japan's Event/ Panel discussion
Theme Japan’s Role in International Arbitration/Mediation: Strengths, Progress, and Prospects
・Venue : Comore Yotsuya（6-1, Yotsuya 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English, Japanese（simultaneous interpretation）
・Admission : Free
Speaker
・Ms. Aiko Hosokawa, Partner, Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
・Mr. Fumiyasu Miyazaki, Attorney, International Affairs Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice
・Mr. Lars Markert, Partner, Nishimura & Asahi（Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo）
・Mr. Mitsuru Tamura, The Audit & Supervisory Board Member (Kansayaku), Uniadex, Ltd.
・Mr. Shinji Ogawa, Manager of Arbitration and Mediation, JCAA
・Ms. Yuko Nitta, Partner, Utsunomiya Chuo Attorneys at Law/ Japan Representative, Singapore International Mediation Centre
Moderator
・Mr. Yoshihiro Takatori, Special Advisor, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu/ Executive Director of JAA, Co-Convener of Japan Chapter, C.I.Arb.
Click here for more details.
Register from here.
♦5:00 pm～6:30 pm Panel discussion with ICC YAAF
Theme The place of cultural diversity in business interactions and dispute resolution (Japan v. other jurisdictions)
・Venue : Hibiya Midtown (1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo ) - sponsored by Atsumi & Sakai
・Format : In-person
・Language : English, Japanese（simultaneous interpretation）
・Admission : Free
Register from here.
♦6:45 pm～9:00 pm Networking Event
・Venue : 4-3-27 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
・Format : In-person
・Admission : pay as you go JPY 3,000 per person
【20 November （Wed.）】
♦1:30 pm～ 5:40 pm JCAA Arbitration Days（Day 1）
Theme Global Visions: Japan’s Evolving Role in International Arbitration
＜Panel discussion＞
2:10 pm-3:10 pm From Global to Local: The Evolution of Arbitration Practices in Japan
3:20 pm-4:10 pm Arbitration in Japan: A Cultural Connection
4:20 pm-5:40 pm Global Insights: Japan’s Role in Shaping International Arbitration
6:00 pm-8:00 pm Networking Reception
・Venue : Tsunamachi Mitsui Club（2-3-7 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English（Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided）
・Admission : Free
Click here for more details.
【21 November （Thu.）】
♦10:00 am～5:30 pm JCAA Arbitration Days（Day 2）
Theme Flexible Harmonization: Cooperation Towards Best Practices
＜Panel discussion＞
10:15 am-11:15 am Of Arbitrators and Institutions: Working Towards a Better User Experience
11:30 am-0:30 pm Institutions in Asia: Cooperating for Global Best Practices
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Insights from Japan and Beyond: Regional Enforcement
3:15 pm-4:15 pm Practical Uses, Ethical Considerations and Prospects of AI and other Technology in Arbitration
4:30 pm-5:30 pm GC and Management Insights: Best Practices on Crisis and Dispute Management
・Venue : Tsunamachi Mitsui Club（2-3-7 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English（Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided）
・Admission : Free
Click here for more details.
♦4:00 pm～5:00 pm CIArb Fellow Pre-Course
Theme Providing an overview of CIArb organisation and the Fellow course
・Venue : Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo Office（Marunouchi Park Building, 2-6-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English
♦6:30 pm～9:00 pm Networking Reception
・Venue : Marunouchi Park Building 8F, 2-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・Format : In-person reception
・Admission : Free, no registration required
【22 November （Fri.）】
♦ 10:00 am～5:15 pm JCAA Arbitration Days（Day 3）
Theme Achieving success in International Business
＜Panel discussion＞
10:00 am-12:00 pm Supporting Global Business Expansion
Speaker 1: Global Business Expansion of Japanese Companies and Government Initiatives
Speaker 2: Supporting Overseas Expansion for SMEs in Japan
Speaker 3: Supporting SMEs in Expanding Overseas Sales Markets
Speaker 4: Trade Insurance in International Business
Speaker 5: JCAA’s Initiatives
1:00 pm-3:00 pm International Business and Dispute Resolution: Leveraging Arbitration
Speaker6: "Case Studies of disputes in International Transactions Resolution"
Speaker7: "What is Arbitration?"
Panel session
3:15 pm-5:15 pm Risk Management in International Business
Speaker 8: "Key Considerations for Contracts in International Business"
Speaker 9: "Key Considerations for Accounting and Compliance in International Business"
Speaker 10: "Risks to consider and address in Expanding Business Globally“
Speaker 11: "Media Relations"
・Venue : Tsunamachi Mitsui Club（2-3-7 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : Japanese
・Admission : Free
Click here for more details.
♦ 10:00 am～6:00 pm CIArb’s Associate Course
・Venue : Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo Office（Marunouchi Park Building, 2-6-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo）
・Format : In-person & online
・Language : English