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Japan International Arbitration Week

About Japan International Arbitration Week

Japan International Arbitration Week (JIAW) is a signature event in Japan, focusing on international arbitration and mediation held by the relevant organizations cooperatively, such as the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan Association of Arbitrators (JAA), the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) and Japan Federation of Bar Associations.

 

Event Schedule

Events information will be updated as needed.

*All times are Japan Standard Time (GMT+9)

10:00-16:45

UNCITRAL 60th Anniversary event - Elevating Our Partnership for the Next Phase Organizer : Ministry of Justice, Japan, United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Venue : United Nations University / 5–53–70, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Format : In-person Language : English Flyer : UNCITRAL 60th Anniversary Flyer Application Form : https://forms.office.com/r/iMKph4jPmF *Please note that entry may not be permitted without prior registration. 10:00-10:40  Opening Remarks Find out more
10:00-10:40

Opening Remarks

10:40-12:10

Panel Discussion 1

International trade law and Japan’s contributions – past achievements and future prospects

13:20-14:50

Panel Discussion 2

The development of dispute resolution for the digital era

15:10-16:40

Roundtable Discussion

UNCITRAL’s impact on international law and rulemaking:
the evolving future of ADR under global harmonization efforts

16:40-16:45

Closing

*Schedule is subject to change.

10:00-11:30

Ethical issues in international arbitration Organizer : Nishimura & Asahi / Delos-Y Venue : Nishimura & Asahi (GJK), Otemon Tower 10th floor, Tokyo Format : In-person Language : English Flyer : Ethical issues in international arbitration Application Form : Delos-Y Tokyo Breakfast – 22 July 2026 | Delos Dispute Resolution

*Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Schedule is subject to change.

15:10-17:00

UNCITRAL 60th Commemorative Event - Symposium for Youth - The Future of Global Legal Practice in International Arbitration and Mediation Organizer : Ministry of Justice, Japan, United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Venue : United Nations University / 5–53–70, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Format : In-person & online Language : Japanese,English (simultaneous interpretation) Flyer : UNCITRAL 60th Commemorative Event - Symposium for Youth  Application Form : https://forms.office.com/r/TvQtEPxNrb

*Please note that entry may not be permitted without prior registration.

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15:10-15:15

Opening Remarks

15:15-15:35

Lecture 1

Advantages of International Arbitration and Mediation

15:35-15:55

Lecture 2

Why arbitrate in Japan?

16:05-16:55

Interactive Session

The Harmonization of International Trade Law
- Discovering UNCITRAL’s Role through audience engagement

16:55-17:00

Closing

*Schedule is subject to change.

18:30-

Arbitration Afloat: Dialogue & Networking on Tokyo Bay Organizer : Japan Arbitration Club Venue : Harumi pier 5 minutes from Kachidoki station. Format : In-person Language : English Application Form : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arbitration-afloat-dialogue-networking-on-tokyo-bay-tickets-1992553481100?aff=oddtdtcreator

*Schedule is subject to change.

10:30-17:30

JAA-JCAA-JFBA-MOJJ Joint Arbitration Conference (Day1) Organizer : The Japan Association of Arbitrators, The Japan Commercial Arbitration Association, The Japan Federation of Bar Associations, Ministry of Justice, Japan Venue : Auditorium CREO / Bar Associations Building, 2nd floor, 1-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Format : In-person Language : English Flyer : JAA-JCAA-JFBA-MOJJ Joint Arbitration Conference Application Form : JAA-JCAA-JFBA-MOJJ Joint Arbitration Conference

*One registration form is used for both Day 1 and Day 2. Please select your preferred sessions when registering.

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10:35-10:45

Keynote Address

Anna Joubin-Bret (Secretary, United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

10:45-12:15

Session 1

Preventing and Mitigating Investor–state Disputes to Improve the Business Environment

  • Moderator

    Yukiko Tomimatsu (Partner, Nishimura & Asahi, Tokyo)

  • Panelist
    • Peter Harris (Partner, Clifford Chance, Tokyo)
    • John Ribeiro (Senior Counsel, INPEX, Tokyo)
    • Lucas Loviscek (Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP., Washington D.C,)
    • Daisuke Nagasaki (Director for FTA/EPA Negotiations, International Economic Affairs Department, Economic Partnership Division, Trade Policy Bureau, METI)
14:00-15:30

Session 2

Too Small To Arbitrate? Effective Management of Smaller disputes

  • Moderator

    Miriam Rose Ivan L. Pereira (Counsel, Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners, Tokyo)

  • Panelist
    • Daniel Allen (Partner, Mori and Hamada, Tokyo)
    • Michael Mroczek (Partner, Nozomi Sogo, Tokyo)
    • Dominic Sharman (Partner, Baker & McKenzie, Tokyo)
    • Kaori Sugimoto (Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, Tokyo)
    • Satoshi Shinkuma (President, Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA))
16:00-17:30

Session 3

E-Arbitration & E-ADR: Use of Electronic Tools in Arbitration and ADR

  • Moderator

    Yoshihisa Hayakawa (Professor, Rikkyo University/ Partner, Uryu & Itoga, Tokyo)

  • Panelist
    • Shota Toda (Associate, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, Tokyo)
    • Shunsuke Domon (Partner, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Tokyo/Singapore)
    • Mayu Watanabe (Professor, Institute of Science Tokyo)
    • Ricky Aringo Sabornay (Sabornay Law, Manila)

*Schedule is subject to change.

19:00-21:00

JIAW Summer Evening Reception
Organizer : Japan Association of Arbitrators, Japan Commercial Arbitration Association Venue : Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan/ Nijubashi Building, Conference Rooms 1-4, 5F, 3 Chome-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo Flyer : JIAW Summer Evening Reception Application Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/PnRn04FVse

*Schedule is subject to change.

10:00-13:30

JAA-JCAA-JFBA-MOJJ Joint Arbitration Conference (Day2) Organizer : The Japan Association of Arbitrators, The Japan Commercial Arbitration Association, The Japan Federation of Bar Associations, Ministry of Justice, Japan Venue : Auditorium CREO / Bar Associations Building, 2nd floor, 1-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Format : In-person Language : English Flyer : JAA-JCAA-JFBA-MOJJ Joint Arbitration Conference Application Form : JAA-JCAA-JFBA-MOJJ Joint Arbitration Conference

*One registration form is used for both Day 1 and Day 2. Please select your preferred sessions when registering.

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10:00-11:30

Session 4

Japan 2.0 – Designing a Global Seat for Global Disputes

  • Moderator

    Aoi Inoue (Partner, Anderson Mori and Tomotsune, Tokyo)

  • Panelist
    • Aiko Hosokawa (Partner, Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners, Tokyo)
    • Prof. Hong-Sik (Justin) Chung (Chung-Ang University School of Law, Seoul)
    • Fei Ning (Partner, Hui Zhong, Beijing)
    • Chan Leng Sun SC (Duxton Hill Chambers, Singapore)
12:00-13:30

Session 5

Beyond the Buzz: Practical AI Use Cases in International Dispute Resolution

  • Moderator

    Chié Nakahara (Partner, Nishimura & Asahi, Tokyo)

  • Panelist
    • Tsuyoshi Suzuki (Partner, MOMO-O, MATSUO & NAMBA, Tokyo)
    • Omar Puertas（Legal Innovation Partner, Harvey, Madrid）
      Prof. Joongi Kim (Professor, Yonsei Law School, Seoul)
    • Michele Sonen (Head of APAC & MENA, JusMundi, Seoul)
    • Zach Li (Partner, Alix Partners, Hong Kong)

*Schedule is subject to change.

14:30-16:00

KMOJ JIAW Side Event
Mediation as International ADR: The Singapore Convention on Mediation and the Future Development of International Commercial Mediation Frameworks in Korea and Japan Organizer : Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea Venue : TRUST CITY CONFERENCE Kamiyacho / 2F Kamiyacho Trust Tower, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Format : In-person Language : Japanese, English (simultaneous interpretation) Flyer : JIAW ADR Festival Side Event Poster(KMOJ) Application Form : https://forms.office.com/r/qeiarWm47Z Find out more
14:30-14:40

Opening and Introduction of Participants

14:40-14:50

Overview of the Singapore Convention on Mediation

  • UNCITRAL RCAP (video message)
14:50-15:00

Current Status of Korea’s Efforts to Implement the Singapore Convention on Mediation

  • Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea
15:00-15:10

Recent Developments in Japan’s Legislative Framework for Implementing the Singapore Convention on Mediation

15:10-15:30

Key Issues and Legislative Discussions concerning Korea’s Implementing Legislation

  • Suhye Cho (Department of Law, Jeonju University / Member of the T/F for the Enactment of Korea’s Implementing Legislation for the Singapore Convention on Mediation)
15:30-15:50

Legislative Discussions and Future Challenges concerning Japan’s Implementing Legislation

  • Keisuke Takeshita (Professor of Hitotsubashi University Faculty of Law/ Member of the Arbitration Legislation Subcommittee of the Legislative Council)
15:50-16:00

Closing

*Schedule is subject to change.

17:30-19:30（Registration starts at 17.15)

Enhancing Efficiency, Clarity and Usability for Japanese Parties: Unveiling the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules Organizer : ICC Dispute Resolution Services、ICC Japan Venue : Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) meeting room 4floor A&B Nijubashi bldg. 3-2-2 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan Format : In-person Language : English and Japanese Application Form : Coming soon

14:30-17:10

Towards Fair, Impartial, and Trustworthy International Mediation.
Organizer : Japan International Mediation Center – Kyoto, Japan Arbitration Association, Doshisha University RECITAL Venue : Kodaiji temple, Rishoudou (mediation hall) / 526 Shimokawara cho, Kodaiji, Higashiyama ward, Kyoto city Format : In-person and webinar Language : Japanese, English (simultaneous interpretation) Flyer： Japan International Mediation Center 8th Anniversary Seminar (pdf) Application Form : https://jiaw2026-jimc-kyoto.peatix.com/ Find out more
MoU signing ceremony（tentative）
  • Signing ceremony with Korea International Mediation Center
  • Signing ceremony with Shanghai Commercial Mediation Center
Seminar / panel session

Seminar / panel session by panelists from Japan and overseas.

*Schedule is subject to change.

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