“Litigation 2022 – Trends and Developments” (Chambers and Partners, December 2, 2021)
“Impact on International Inheritance by Amendment of the Law of Succession for the First Time in 40 Years (Regarding Will, Legally Reserved Portion, Contribution of a Person Rather Than Heirs, and Effective Date)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” December 10, 2019)
“Impact on International Inheritance by the Amendment of the Law of Succession for the First Time in 40 Years (Regarding Measures to Protect Spouse’s Right of Residence, Review Concerning Division of Inherited Property, Etc.)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” September 13, 2019)
“Matters to Note Regarding Governing Law When a Foreign National Client Inherits Estate” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” May 13, 2019)
“General Matters to Note When a Foreign National Client Inherits Estate” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” January 29, 2019)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to the Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part 11: An Overview and Points to Note of the Amendment Related to Lease Agreements (5) — Obligation to Restore the Subject to Its Original Condition and Removal Obligation” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” December 26, 2018)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to the Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part Ten: An Overview and Points to Note on the Amendment Related to Lease Agreements (4) — Obligation/Right of Repair, Rent Reduction, etc.” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” December 19, 2018)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part Nine: An Overview and Points to Note of the Amendment Related to Lease Agreements (3) — Transfer of Status as a Lessor, Transfer of a Security Deposit, etc.” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 1, 2018)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part Eight: An Overview and Points to Note of the Amendment Related to Lease Agreements (2) — security deposit/security money, sublease/minpaku, etc.” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” July 5, 2018)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part Seven: An Overview and Points to Note of the Amendment Related to Lease Agreements (1)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” June 4, 2018)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part Six: Points to Note in Construction Contract (ukeoi) Agreements No. 2 – Right to Claim Fees” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 20, 2018)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part Five: Points to Note in Construction Contract (ukeoi) Agreements No. 1” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” February 16, 2018)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part Four: The Outline of the Amendment Related to Construction Contract (ukeoi) Agreements” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” January 16, 2018)
“A Guide for Practical Operations regarding Real Property Transaction Agreements Based on Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) — with a sample of purchase and sale agreement reflecting the reform —” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” September 14, 2017)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part Three: Points to note in real property purchase and sale agreements (liability for representations and warranties)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 10, 2017)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part Two: The Points to note in real property purchase and sale agreement (liability for non-conformity with the agreement)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” July 31, 2017)
“[Series] Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) and Its Influence on Real Property Transactions — Part One: The Points of Civil Code Reform related to Purchase and Sale Agreement” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” June 16, 2017)
“Pursuing Liability of the Seller of the Land Contaminated with Asbestos” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 2017)
“Legal Regulations on Asbestos Discovered in Estates” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 2017)
“Responses required to be made when PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) waste exists in property” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” March 2017)
“Is there any case where the validity of special agreements on the limitation on warranty against defects regarding soil contamination, etc. would be denied?” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” June 2016)
“In what cases would investigation of soil contamination be required?” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 2016)
“Is the seller of the land responsible for underground obstacles which have no problem in building construction?” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 2016)
“The Latest Preventive Legal Measures Against Soil Contamination and Underground Obstacles in Land Transactions” (August 2014 issue of “Business Law Journal” magazine)
“Cost analysis for risk judgment II. The breach of environmental restrictions, etc.” (October 2013 issue of “Business Law Journal” magazine)
“Overview of Recent Trends of the Supreme Court’s views with Respect to Business Disputes; Are Litigation and Arbitration Truly Useful as Dispute Resolution Measures?” (January 2013 issue of the monthly magazine “The Lawyers” (ILS Publications Inc.))
“What kinds of disputes are suitable for arbitration? How to take full advantage of flexible judgment, high maneuverability, high specialty and high confidentiality” (September 2012 issue of the monthly magazine “The Lawyers” (ILS Publications, Inc.))
“Possible risks that companies will be exposed to lawsuits in the future: Growing trend to protect consumers and the future of the class action system” (January 2012 issue of the monthly magazine “The Lawyers” (ILS Publications, Inc.))
“Collection of Documents and Evidence to Obtain Appropriate Damages” (December 2011 issue of “Business Law” magazine (Chuo Keizai-sha, Inc.))
“Criteria Shown by the Supreme Court for Judging that ‘Renewal Fee Clause’ Is Valid” (November 2011 issue of “Business Law” magazine (CHUOKEIZAI-SHA, INC.))
“Reversal in land seller’s favor! Supreme Court judgment on land contamination” (“30 Latest Business Precedents” in the November 2010 issue of “Business Homu” magazine of Chuo Keizai-sha, Inc., October 5, 2010)
“To What Extent Can Soil Contamination Risk Be Covered by Agreement?” (“Business Law Journal” magazine, October 21, 2009)
“Representation and Warranty Clause Focusing on Soil Contamination Risk” (“Business Law Journal” magazine, August 21, 2009)
“Bill to Amend the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act” (“Business Law Journal” magazine, April 21, 2009)
“Legal Points to Note Concerning Acquisition of Investment Corporation (J-REIT) after Enforcement of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the Act on Investment Trust and Investment Corporations as Amended, Etc., First Volume” (November 2007 issue of RMJ (Real Estate Management Journal))
“Due Diligence under Environmental Laws in M&A Practices” (2005)
“Japanese Business Law” (Kluwer Law International) (under joint authorship)
“Key Points in Appointing Outside Directors Viewed from Judicial Precedents as well as Guidelines and Criteria” (under joint authorship; September 20, 2005 issue of “KEIRIJOUHOU” magazine, CHUOKEIZAI-SHA, INC.)
“What Are Points to Note in Due Diligence under Environmental Laws?” (April 2005 issue of “Business Law” magazine (CHUOKEIZAI-SHA, INC.))
The Due Process Defense to Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in United States Federal Courts: A Proposal for a Standard
(The American Review of International Arbitration 2000/ Vol. 11 Nos. 1-2)