Arbitration in Japan is an edited volume that advances the trajectory by offering the international arbitration community a comprehensive and authoritative account of Japanese arbitral law and culture, as well as its international significance, with in-depth article-by-article commentary and guidance on the Japanese Arbitration Act of 2023 and arbitral practice in Japan. As an early adopter of the New York Convention, the UNCITRAL Model Law, and with an arbitration-friendly judiciary, Japan has long maintained an exemplary commitment to international arbitration. It is now aiming to take its place among the world’s leading arbitration seats. With contributions by leading arbitration experts and international practitioners with significant experience in Japan, it is the first and only English-language analysis of the new Act, replacing scattered resources with a single authoritative reference.
What’s in this book:
Every provision of the Act is examined in detail, with additional commentary dedicated to the following features:
The contributors analyse the Act from multiple perspectives – common law, civil law, practitioner, academic, and end-user – along with relevant case law. Detailed attention is paid throughout to the rules of the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) and the Tokyo Maritime Arbitration Commission (TOMAC). A user-friendly alternative English translation of the Act is included as well.
How this will help you:
Given the major role of Japanese businesses in the world economy, the book will be welcomed by arbitration lawyers, arbitrators, corporate counsel, academics, and students regardless of Japanese language ability. With its practical guidance on topical problems and critical issues, the commentary is sure to become the key reference text for parties arbitrating or dealing with arbitration-related court proceedings in Japan.
