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Katsuyuki Ehara serves as Professor at the School of Law, Faculty of Law at Iwate University, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in constitutional law with a specialized focus on comparative Japanese-Italian constitutional systems. His academic profile demonstrates deep engagement with constitutional theory, judicial review mechanisms, and the application of constitutional principles across different legal traditions.
Professor Ehara's research interests center on public law with particular expertise in constitutional law, comparative constitutional law, Italian constitutional law, state secularism ('laicità'), religious freedom, and EU constitutionalism. His work frequently explores the theoretical foundations of constitutional interpretation, the relationship between national constitutions and supranational legal orders, and the practical application of constitutional principles in diverse cultural contexts. A recurring theme in his scholarship is the examination of how different constitutional systems address similar challenges of governance, rights protection, and institutional design.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory examining the intersections between Japanese constitutional practice and European constitutional traditions, particularly Italian constitutional jurisprudence. His work demonstrates particular strength in analyzing constitutional adjudication methods, the principle of state secularism across different constitutional traditions, and the application of constitutional rights in diverse contexts including religious freedom, freedom of assembly, and protection against unlawful punishment. His scholarship shows increasing engagement with EU constitutionalism and the challenges of constitutional interpretation in a supranational context.
- The Japanese Association of Comparative Constitutional Law (2020.04 - Present)
- JAPAN PUBLIC LAW ASSOCIATION (October 2000 - Present)
- ASSOCIATION FOR STUDIES OF CONSTITUTIONAL THEORY (October 1997 - Present)
- JAPAN ASSOCIATION FOR STUDIES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (October 1997 - Present)
Professor Ehara has secured significant research funding through Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, including projects on constitutional adjudication methods in the Italian constitutional court system (2018-2021), religious equality and republicanism in Italy (2011-2015), and state secularism in France and Italy (2008-2011). His teaching portfolio includes advanced constitutional law courses, seminars, and thesis supervision at both undergraduate and graduate levels, reflecting his commitment to developing the next generation of constitutional scholars.
