Chairman and President

Chairman

Chairman
Kenji Miyahara
Special Adviser,
Sumitomo Corporation

I assumed the post of chairman in May 2003. The relation between Japan and Asian countries has become increasingly closer in every respect, and the degree of their interdependence has increased significantly. The Foundation will continue to participate and cooperate actively in supporting projects, such as improving the legal system, establishing means to resolve disputes, and nurturing legal personnel, to Asian countries, in a private position in close cooperation with related organizations, including the Ministry of Justice of Japan, JICA, and JETRO. Better understanding and support from all relevant persons would be appreciated.

President

President
Kotaro Ohno
Lawyer
Former Vice-Minister of Justice and Attorney General

I assumed the post of president in June 2017. In the increasingly globalized world, the exchange of people, goods, and information has become quicker and wider. While their movement has produced immeasurable affluence, it has been pointed out that the movement has brought about widened regional gap between the rich and the poor as well as a deteriorating global environment. In order for Asian countries to attain balanced development to benefit each other, it is important to improve functions to prevent and resolve disputes as we verify common-law principles and rules. The purpose of the Foundation is to be active in contributing to the exchange of information, the support for the development of laws, and human resource nurturing and training as basic conditions therefor. Support and cooperation from many relevant persons would be appreciated.