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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 Find out more
10:00-10:40

Opening Remarks

10:40-12:10

UNCITRAL 60th Anniversary - Elevating Our Partnership for the Next Phase

Panel Discussion 1

Japan’s Contribution to UNCITRAL and Future Prospects

13:20-14:50

Panel Discussion 2

Achievement of the Dispute Resolution in Digital Economy (DRDE) Project and Future Prospects

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, Palace View Format : In-person Language : English Application Form : Coming soon

*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) Application Form : https://forms.office.com/r/TvQtEPxNrb Find out more
15:10-15:15

Opening Remarks

15:15-15:35

Lecture 1

Advantages of International Arbitration and Mediation Practices

15:35-15:55

Lecture 2

Why arbitrate in Japan?

16:05-16:55

Discussion

The role of UNCITRAL for the formulation of rules on international commercial transactions - Discovering UNCITRAL’s Role with an Interactive Debate

16:55-17:00

Closing

*Schedule is subject to change.

18:30-

Arbitration Afloat: Dialogue & Networking on Tokyo Bay Organizer : Japan Arbitration Club Venue : Private Yakatabune leaving from Hinode pier (4minutes from Hinode station) Format : In-person Language : English Application Form : Coming soon

*Schedule is subject to change.

10:30-17:30

(Tentative) Joint Event Co-hosted by JAA, JCAA, JFBA and MOJJ (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 Application Form : Coming soon

*Schedule is subject to change.

10:00-13:30

(Tentative) Joint Event Co-hosted by JAA, JCAA, JFBA and MOJJ (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 Application Form : Coming soon

*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) Application Form : https://forms.office.com/r/qeiarWm47Z Find out more
14:00-14:10

Opening and Introduction of Participants

14:10-14:20

Overview of the Singapore Convention on Mediation

・UNCITRAL RCAP (video message)

14:20-14:30

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

・Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea

14:30-14:40

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

14:40-15:00

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)

15:00-15:20

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)

15:20-15:30

Closing

*Schedule is subject to change.

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) Application Form : Coming soon 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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