Yuki Hashimoto

Yuki Hashimoto serves as Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Law, specializing in Civil Law with particular expertise in Family Law and Adult Guardianship systems. She has maintained her professorship since 2017 after progressing through academic ranks at Waseda, while simultaneously holding positions at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (2016-present) and Tax Training School (2019-present) as part-time lecturer for Civil Law courses.

Dr. Hashimoto completed her entire academic training at Waseda University, earning her Bachelor of Laws in 2008, Master of Law in 2010, and Doctor of Law in 2015. Her educational background reflects deep commitment to Japanese legal scholarship with strong international comparative elements, particularly examining English legal frameworks.

Her research concentrates on Civil Law with specific focus on Family Law and Adult Guardianship systems, conducting extensive comparative analysis between Japanese and English legal approaches. She examines critical issues including decision-making for vulnerable adults, residence and visitation rights, medical consent for those lacking capacity, and implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities within Japanese legal framework. Her work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical implications for vulnerable populations.

Analysis of her publication pattern reveals consistent focus on civil law protections for vulnerable adults, with increasing attention to how Japan's legal system can incorporate international standards, particularly from the UK model, to better protect individuals with diminished capacity. Her research trajectory shows growing emphasis on practical implementation of legal reforms and interdisciplinary approaches connecting law with social welfare and medical ethics.

• Asahi Glass Foundation Scholarship (2010-2013)

Dr. Hashimoto leads multiple significant research projects including 'Concrete Proposals Regarding the Adult Guardianship System' (2023-2026) funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, and 'Research on Support for People with Difficult Decision-Making Regarding Hospitalization and Medical Treatment for Those Without Family' (2020-2023) funded by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Her research group maintains active international collaborations, particularly with UK scholars, producing comparative analyses that directly inform Japanese legal reforms and policy development in adult protection systems.