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INSIGHTS
Customer Harassment Measures Now Mandatory for All Employers in Japan: Five Things Companies Must Do (Effective October 2026)
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No Right to Demand Purchase of a Co-ownership Share in a Building on Leased Land: Supreme Court Judgment of August 28, 2026, and What to Do Before Buying or Selling Such a Share
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Japan’s 2026 FEFTA Amendment: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before Investing in or Acquiring Japanese Companies
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KK, GK, Branch or Representative Office? Choosing Your Entry Vehicle for Japan
Practice Areas
Our Services
From corporate legal matters to dispute resolution — comprehensive legal support for your business.
Corporate Law & Japan Entry
Contract review, compliance, and inbound investment support for foreign companies.
M&A · Business Succession
Due diligence, share transfers, and cross-border M&A support.
Part-time In-house Counsel
Embedded attorney services — acting as your in-house legal team on a part-time basis.
Dispute Resolution & Criminal Defense
Litigation, arbitration, mediation, and criminal case representation.
Regulatory & Policy Affairs
Regulatory compliance, licensing, and government relations for innovative industries.
Attorney
Meet Our Attorney
Akira Kaneko
Attorney at Law · Kaneko Law Office
Admitted to the Japan Bar Association. Experienced in corporate law, M&A, and cross-border transactions. Keio University Faculty of Law and Keio University Law School graduate. Previously at King & Wood Mallesons (Foreign Law Joint Enterprise), EY Shin Nihon LLC, and Nakamura Law Office before founding Kaneko Law Office in 2026. Corporate Auditor, KOEI GROUP Co., Ltd. (2026–). Diverse experience in corporate law, M&A, international transactions, and regulatory/policy affairs. Fluent in Japanese and English.
Full Profile →Retainer
Advisory Service Plans
Fixed monthly retainer — clear pricing, unlimited email consultation.
Light Plan
¥30,000 (excl. tax) / mo
Approx. 2 hrs/month
Legal consultation & contract review. Ideal for SMEs and startups with occasional legal needs.
Standard Plan
¥50,000 (excl. tax) / mo
Approx. 5 hrs/month
Legal consultation, contract review, negotiation support & English contract handling. For companies needing ongoing legal support.
Enterprise Plan
¥100,000 (excl. tax) / mo
Est. 10 hours/month
Legal consultations, contract review, negotiation, English contracts, board meeting attendance, priority urgent response. For mid-size and listed companies without in-house legal.
Custom plans available. See details →
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We offer initial consultations in English and Japanese. Contact us today.
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