New Volume of the Japan Commercial Arbitration Journal – Vol. 6 [2025]

The Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA), one of the oldest international arbitration institutions in the world founded in 1950, has published the 6th Volume of its annual journal on commercial arbitration: Japan Commercial Arbitration Journal.

The journal features articles on international commercial arbitration, mediation, and litigation related to Japan. These articles are authored by prominent scholars and experienced practitioners who are well-versed in the resolution and prevention of international commercial disputes.

The Japan Commercial Arbitration Journal is particularly valuable for non-Japanese readers, including foreign researchers and practitioners, as it provides insights into Japan’s approach to international dispute resolution. By offering comprehensive analysis and updates on arbitration, mediation and litigation practices in Japan, the journal helps bridge the knowledge gap for those working in international commercial law. Access to this information is essential for professionals seeking to understand the nuances of Japanese legal procedures and effectively engage with Japan in cross-border commercial matters.

The new volume features the following articles:

Shinji Ogawa

JCAA in Action: Recent Developments and Its Global Engagement

Kenya Suzuki

Management of Arbitration-Related Cases in the Tokyo District Court (Business Court)

Fumiyasu Miyazaki, Chloé Terraube, Lederer Nadine, Itai Apter, Jinah Park, Carlos Esplugues

Evolving Landscape Surrounding International Arbitration and Mediation ? Comparative Approach ?

Luke Nottage

The Prospects and Challenges for International Commercial Arbitration

Hiroyuki Tezuka

Impact of the Amendments to the Arbitration Act in 2023 and the Enactment of the Act to Implement the Singapore Convention on Mediation on Practice

Kazuhiro Kobayashi

Case Study: Petition for a Ruling on Arbitral Tribunal Jurisdiction under Article 23, Paragraph 5 of the Arbitration Act of Japan

Miriam Rose Ivan L. Pereira, Mami Kadono

Unlocking the Potential of Third-Party Funding in Arbitration in Japan ?Legal Landscape, Practical Considerations, and Arbitral Rules?

Colin Trehearne, Daniel Allen

“Reasonable” Costs in Japan-Seated Arbitrations in the light of Macroeconomic Trends

Takayuki Matsuo, Yui Takahashi

Generative AI and International Arbitration

Shunsuke Domon, Ryan Leon, Riko Ishimaru

Recent Discussions on the Scope of the Parties to Arbitration Agreements

Approaches toward the “Group of Companies” Doctrine in Various Jurisdictions

Shinichiro Abe

When Arbitration and Insolvency Intersect: Developments from Common Law Jurisdictions and Key Takeaways for Japan

Peter Harris, Owain Cooke

Filling the Void – Issues That Arise When an Arbitrator Dies

Yoshie Midorikawa

The Transformation of Dispute Resolution in Japan: Group Claims by Japanese Investors in Investment Treaty Arbitration

Naoki Idei

The Japan International Dispute Resolution Center – Its Achievements and Challenges – Its Achievements and Challenges –

Masafumi Kodama, Aoi Inoue

Know-how regarding the logistics of international arbitration hearings

Satoshi Kawai

ODR Demonstration Project conducted by Japan Federation of Bar Associations (“JFBA”)

Haruo Okada

Japan’s Potential in International Mediation and Japan’s Role in Global Dissemination and Promotion thereof

All volumes can also be freely consulted and downloaded here.