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Dr. Satomi Tayama is a Professor at the School of Law, Waseda University, specializing in Criminal Law. She has held academic positions at Waseda University since 2014, previously serving at Kanagawa University Faculty of Law (2008-2014) and Teikyo University Faculty of Law (2005-2008). Her academic career spans over two decades of legal scholarship and teaching in Japanese criminal jurisprudence.
Professor Tayama earned her master's degree from Waseda University Graduate School, Division of Law, following her undergraduate studies at Waseda University Faculty of Laws. Her educational background at one of Japan's most prestigious universities has provided a strong foundation for her scholarly work in criminal law.
Professor Tayama's research focuses primarily on Criminal Law, with special expertise in property crimes, fraud, theft, embezzlement, and comparative legal analysis. Her work examines nuanced legal concepts such as the status of real estate in property crimes, the meaning of embezzlement, and the concepts of object and damage in property crimes. She has contributed significantly to understanding how Japanese criminal law addresses complex property-related offenses, particularly through her analysis of case law and statutory interpretation.
Analysis of Professor Tayama's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on property crimes within Japanese criminal law. Her scholarship demonstrates deep engagement with legal interpretation, statutory construction, and case law analysis. A notable trend is her examination of how traditional property crime concepts apply to modern contexts, particularly regarding real estate and financial instruments. Her work bridges theoretical legal principles with practical application in judicial decision-making, contributing to both academic discourse and practical legal understanding.
Professor Tayama actively contributes to academic discourse through her membership in the Japan Society of Victimology, Japan-American Law Society, and Japanese Society of Criminal Law. She has participated in significant research projects, including "A Study on Empire and Legislative System of Colonies from the View of Comparative Legal History" (2014-2018), which involved international collaboration and archival research on colonial legal systems. Her teaching portfolio for 2025 includes Criminal Law I & II, Economic Criminal Law, and specialized seminars on criminal matters, demonstrating her continued active engagement in legal education at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
