After a longer‑than‑anticipated review process, Japan has unveiled the long‑awaited bill for reform of its data protection regime. On 7 April 2026, the Cabinet…
In December 2025, Japan’s Cabinet Office released a draft framework for public comment entitled “Principle Code on Intellectual Property Protection and Transparency for the…
When it comes to regulating artificial intelligence, Japan is often described as taking a “soft law” approach. But what does “soft law” actually mean…
1. In brief On May 16, 2024, the Tokyo District Court issued a judgment in relation to a case as to whether “AI” could…