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Studies and Research

We collect and make public materials relating to research on specific themes in the field of civil and commercial law and relating to the field of business and human rights, in Asian countries.

Research on Legal Systems in Asian and Pacific Countries

With support mainly from academics, lawyers, and businesspeople in the Kansai area of Japan, study groups have been formed and the following research has, so far, been conducted.

      1. Legal System for Insolvency in Asian and Pacific Countries
      2. Corporate Bankruptcy and Security Law in Asian and Pacific Countries
      3. ADR in Asian and Pacific Countries Now and in the future
      4. Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Asian Countries
      5. Japan's Perspective on International M&A in Asian Countries
      6. Current state of Shareholders' Lawsuit system in Asia and Shareholder Protection
      7. Current State and Challenges of Audit Systems in Asia
      8. Current State and Challenges of Provision Systems of corporate Information
      9. Corporate governance in four countries in southeast Asia
      10. Joint venture legislation and practices in four countries in Southeast Asia

Since fiscal 2022, a two-year comparative study has been conducted on the legal system of real estate in Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, and the Philippines.

Japan-Korea Partnership Joint Research

Every year since 1999, Korean researchers selected from court officials and Japanese researchers selected from officials of the Legal Affairs Bureau, the Ministry of Justice and court officials have conducted joint research mainly on the civil law administration system. The researchers from both countries visit each other's countries in two sessions, the Japan Session and the Korea Session, to conduct joint research.

Business and Human Rights Planning

The Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights approved by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights is penetrating the international community as the guide on global criteria for business practices which are now sought by all countries and companies regarding business and human rights. The Foundation translated and makes public on its website the Guidance on Interpretation drawn up by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) concerning the part related to companies’ responsibilities of the Guiding Principles, with the aim of carrying out enlightenment activities to a wide range of parties, including companies that are developing business in various countries in Asia. The Foundation has drawn up the Guidance on Companies’ Responsibilities and Interpretation regarding Respect for Human Rights and made that Guidance public as well.
We also translated the Human Rights Explanation 2.0 Business Guidebook provided by the OHCHR, created the Utilization Guide for the Guidebook, and made them public on our website.In fiscal 2021, as a co-organizer, we supported a symposium sponsored by the ABLF on the theme of "Business and Human Rights – cooperation among governments, companies, and civil society."

Joint Research Related to Support for the Development of Laws

In connection with support for the development of laws, the Foundation is cooperating with Japan’s Ministry of Justice in joint research with Asian countries.