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• Intellectual Property Law
• Copyright Law
• Information Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tatsuhiro Ueno serves as Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Law and School of Law, specializing in Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Law, and Information Law. He currently holds leadership positions as Director of the Institute of Comparative Law (since 2024) and President of SARLIB (Society for Administration of Remuneration for Public Transmission by Libraries or Similar Facilities). With extensive international experience including visiting scholar positions at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and the Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property and Competition Law, Professor Ueno has established himself as a leading authority in copyright law reform and international intellectual property matters. Professor Ueno earned his Master of Law from Kyoto University following undergraduate and graduate studies there. His academic career includes teaching positions at Rikkyo University College of Law and Politics and Seijo University Faculty of Law before joining Waseda University in 2013, where he now contributes to shaping Japan's legal education landscape. His research focuses on the critical intersection of intellectual property law with emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence systems and digital platforms. Professor Ueno has pioneered work on text and data mining exceptions, copyright limitations in digital environments, and creator-oriented copyright frameworks. His scholarship bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy development, influencing both domestic legislation and international copyright discourse. His recent publications demonstrate a concentrated focus on AI and copyright law, with numerous articles examining the legal challenges posed by generative AI systems, text and data mining exceptions, and the evolving landscape of copyright protection in the digital era. Professor Ueno's work consistently addresses the balance between protecting creators' rights and ensuring public access to knowledge. KDDI Foundation Book Publishing Grant (January 2025) for "Creator-Oriented Copyright System" Professor Ueno actively participates in numerous government committees shaping Japan's copyright law, including serving as Chairman of the Law and Computers Society and as a longstanding member of the Copyright Subcommittee of the Council for Cultural Affairs. His research is supported by multiple grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including ongoing projects examining human portraits and voices in the AI age (2025-2029) and AI and intellectual property rights systems (2024-2029). He regularly presents at international forums including WIPO Summer Schools, ATRIP conferences, and copyright forums worldwide, establishing his reputation as a key thought leader in global copyright policy development.

• International Relations
• Human Security
• Human Rights Promotion and Protection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paul Martyn Bacon is a Professor at Waseda University’s School of International Liberal Studies and Faculty of International Research and Education. He studies the European Union (EU) as an international actor, focusing on human security, human rights, EU-Japan relations, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His research explores norm diffusion, democratization, and anticipatory governance frameworks. Involvement in EU-Japan political relations Analysis of EU normative power in Southeast Asia Focus on fisheries, forced labor, and human trafficking Bacon has published extensively on EU foreign policy, including co-authored books like The EU’s Foreign Policy: What Kind of Power and Diplomatic Action? and The EU and Japan in a Fluid Global Order . His 2022 article in the Journal of Common Market Studies examines EU-ILO partnerships in combating forced labor in Thailand. Full Research Scholarship (ESRC, UK) Co-edited book: The Sustainable Development Goals: Diffusion and Contestation in Asia and Europe (Routledge, 2023) Bacon’s teaching includes courses on EU politics, international relations, and comparative regionalism at Waseda’s Graduate Schools of Asia-Pacific Studies and International Culture and Communication Studies. He leads research projects on anticipatory governance and global issue resolution, collaborating with institutions in Europe and Asia. His work emphasizes practical policy frameworks and cross-cultural analysis.

• Medical law
• Bioethics
• Pediatric Ethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Megumu Yokono is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's School of Social Sciences, specializing in medical law and bioethics. With a Master of Laws from Waseda University, she has held her current position since 2011 and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution. She has extensive experience in national and international committees related to genomic medicine, ethics, and law, including multiple roles with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and various professional societies. Her work bridges legal frameworks with ethical considerations in emerging medical technologies. 2000.04-2005.03: Waseda University Graduate School of Law (Master of Laws) 1997.04-2000.03: Waseda University Graduate School of Law 1993.04-1997.03: Waseda University School of Law Megumu Yokono's research focuses on the intersection of law, ethics, and medicine, with particular emphasis on Medical Law , Bioethics , Pediatric Ethics , and ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Issues) . Her work examines how legal frameworks can address challenges in genomic medicine, patient privacy, and informed consent. She investigates issues surrounding genetic discrimination, particularly in life insurance contexts, and explores the ethical implications of whole-genome analysis. Her research also covers data ethics in medical research, patient and public involvement in genomic studies, and the legal aspects of reproductive technologies. Yokono's scholarship demonstrates how comparative legal analysis can inform Japanese policy development in rapidly evolving medical fields. Yokono's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the evolving legal and ethical landscape of genomic medicine in Japan. Her work examines the implementation of the Genomic Medicine Promotion Act, privacy protections for medical data, and the challenges of preventing genetic discrimination. She has documented the development of Japanese genome research regulations over two decades, highlighting key lessons for future policy. Her scholarship increasingly addresses practical implementation issues, including patient and public involvement in national genomic projects, ethical review processes, and the specific challenges of applying genomic medicine across the lifespan from prenatal to pediatric care. Her work consistently bridges theoretical ethical frameworks with practical regulatory solutions. No specific awards mentioned in the provided information While specific students aren't listed, Professor Yokono has served as a mentor through various research projects and committees. She leads multiple significant research initiatives, including "Research into ethical, legal, and social issues related to whole-genome analysis of humans" (2021) and "Building Legal Policy to Close ELSI Lag for Fair Use of Gene Information" (2022-2026). Her grant portfolio includes projects funded by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. These projects focus on developing ethical frameworks for genomic medicine, addressing genetic discrimination, and creating sustainable governance models for medical data usage. She has also contributed to international research collaborations, particularly with Oxford University where she served as an academic visitor. Professor Yokono is affiliated with multiple research entities at Waseda University, including the Center for Data Science and Center for Higher Education Studies. She serves as a Concurrent Researcher at both centers, indicating her interdisciplinary approach. She is also connected to the Global Education Center at Waseda. Her committee work shows strong connections with national research infrastructure, particularly through her involvement with the National Center for Child Health and Development Research Ethics Committee and various AMED (Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development) initiatives. Her leadership in developing the Certified Research Ethics Professionals system demonstrates her role in building research ethics capacity across Japan.

• Public Law
• Administrative Law
• Local Government Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Takeshi Hitomi is a Professor at the Rikkyo University School of Law since 2010, specializing in Public Law and Administrative Law with comparative Germany-Japan jurisprudence expertise. He holds a PhD from Tokyo Metropolitan University's Graduate School (1984) and a law degree from Waseda University (1982). Research Interests: Decentralization reforms and local governance Disaster recovery legal frameworks Public-private partnership (PPP) law Administrative litigation and judicial review Environmental and municipal planning law Notable Research Contributions: 2016-2019 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science project on disaster resilience governance models 2011-2014 research on PPP legal doctrines and dispute resolution 2008-2011 disaster recovery law analysis focusing on compensation/housing Key Publications: 15+ articles in Monthly Review of Local Government , Law and Practice , and Public Law Review covering topics from Henoko reclamation litigation to administrative act theories.

• International Business Law
• International Financial Law
• Central-Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Takashi Kubota is Professor at Waseda University Law School (since 2005) and a leading Japanese authority on international business law, digital currencies, and financial regulation. He earned LL.B. (Tokyo), LL.M. (Tokyo & Harvard) and Ph.D. in International Public Policy (Osaka), and has held visiting appointments at Queen Mary, ANU, Auckland and other overseas institutions. His current five-year JSPS project probes Central Bank Independence and Monetary Sovereignty in the Era of CBDCs . Education Ph.D. in International Public Policy, Osaka University (2003) LL.M., Harvard Law School (1996) LL.M., University of Tokyo Graduate Schools (1993) LL.B., University of Tokyo (1990) Research Interests Kubota’s scholarship sits at the intersection of public and private international law, with particular emphasis on the legal architecture of money, cross-border payment systems, and the extraterritorial reach of financial sanctions. Recent work explores how AI, datafication and CBDCs challenge traditional notions of monetary sovereignty and democratic governance. Publication Trends Since 2020 he has authored over one hundred articles and case-notes, many in leading Japanese journals such as International Business Law . Recurring themes include the legal status of digital currencies, the interplay between anti-money-laundering rules and private law, and comparative analyses of UN and national sanctions regimes. Awards & Recognition The Spirit of the Moot (2008) Policy Impact & Grants Principal Investigator, JSPS KAKENHI grant “Central Bank Independence and Monetary Sovereignty in the Era of CBDCs” (2024-2029) Member, Japanese Ministry of Justice Strategic Committee on International Promotion of Japanese Law (2019-2021) Chair, Society of International Business and Legal Studies (2021-) Labs & Teams Kubota chairs the Society of International Business and Legal Studies and coordinates Waseda’s interdisciplinary research group on digital finance and economic security, which collaborates with central-bank lawyers, computer scientists and policy-makers across Asia-Pacific and Europe.

• public law
• constitutional law
• comparative constitutional law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

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.

• Public Law
• Administrative Law
• Constitutional Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Masanori Okada is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Law, specializing in Public Law with a focus on Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, and State Compensation Systems. He holds both an LL.M. and LL.D. from Waseda University's Graduate School of Law and has maintained an active research and teaching career through 2025. Professor Okada's research interests encompass Public Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, State Compensation Systems, Social Security Law, Local Autonomy, and Judicial Review. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on how administrative systems interact with individual rights, particularly in the context of state liability and judicial oversight. His research often examines specific legal cases to illuminate broader theoretical frameworks within Japanese administrative law. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications of administrative law through case analysis, with numerous articles examining specific lawsuits across diverse areas including environmental regulation, nuclear disaster liability, local government autonomy, and social security administration. His work shows a methodological approach that connects detailed case analysis with broader theoretical questions about the Japanese administrative state. Professor Okada has published extensively on administrative law theory, with recent books including 'Administrative Law II Administrative Relief Law' (2024) and 'Administrative Law I General Theory of Administrative Law' (2022), demonstrating his commitment to both theoretical development and practical application of administrative law principles. He is actively engaged in research projects examining global administrative law perspectives and sustainable social security systems, with recent grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science supporting his work through 2024. His teaching for the 2025 Fall Semester includes Advanced Administrative Law courses and Social Security and Administrative Law, reflecting his dual expertise in theoretical frameworks and practical applications.

• Civil Law
• Family Law
• Adult Guardianship
• +۲ مورد دیگر

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.

• Corporate Law
• Insurance Law
• UK Company Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nobuo Nakamura is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce, where he has been teaching since 2004. He specializes in corporate law, insurance law, and comparative legal studies, with particular expertise in Japanese and UK company law. His research focuses on corporate governance, director liability, and shareholder rights. Professor Nakamura earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Waseda University's Faculty of Laws and Graduate School, Division of Law, specializing in Civil Law. His academic journey began at Aichi Gakuin University's Faculty of Law in 1991, followed by positions at Waseda University since 1994, progressing to his current professorship. Nakamura's research interests span corporate governance, insurance law, UK company law, and comparative legal systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding de facto directors, shadow directors, corporate group law, and dual-class share structures. His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical applications in corporate management and shareholder relations. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary issues in corporate law, particularly minority shareholder protection, beneficial ownership disclosure, and executive accountability. Nakamura's research shows a consistent pattern of comparative analysis between Japanese and Western (particularly UK) legal frameworks, highlighting both differences and potential areas for legal reform in Japan. Professor Nakamura serves on multiple professional committees including the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, Japan Fire and Marine Insurance Association, and Japan External Trade Organization. He has received research funding from prestigious organizations including the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and the Nomura Foundation. As an educator, Nakamura teaches courses on Regulation of Financial Markets, Corporate Law, and Insurance Law at Waseda University's Graduate School of Law and School of Commerce. He has supervised numerous academic publications and research projects focusing on corporate governance and financial regulation.