In a significant move targeting online harassment in Japan, Zainichi Korean activist Choi Kang-ija has filed a criminal complaint for defamation regarding discriminatory posts published on social media. Supported by her legal counsel, Yasuko Morooka, Choi’s action highlights the ongoing legal struggle against hate speech and the pursuit of accountability for anonymous online perpetrators through … Read more
Japanese Lawyer Suspended for Attempting to Solicit Trial Deliberations from Legal Trainee Tokyo – A lawyer in Japan has been handed a six-month suspension from practicing law after being found to have attempted to glean information about jury deliberations from a judicial trainee. The Second Tokyo Bar Association issued the penalty on March 12, 2026, … Read more
New Leadership at Gunma Bar Association: Attorney Ryota Takeda Outlines Vision for the Future The Gunma Bar Association has a new leader at the helm. Ryota Takeda, a lawyer with nearly two decades of experience, assumed the presidency on February 19, 2026, outlining a commitment to responsiveness and innovative solutions during a press conference in … Read more