The attorneys listed here have all expressed a desire and ability to serve foreign clients in criminal cases in the Greater Tokyo Area.

For attorneys in other parts of Japan please contact the U.S. Consulates in Fukuoka, Osaka-Kobe, Sapporo or Naha.

DISCLAIMER: The U.S. Embassy , Tokyo, Japan, assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Inclusion on this list is no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information in the list on professional credentials, areas of expertise and language ability are provided directly by the lawyers. You may receive additional information about the individuals by contacting the local bar association or the local licensing authorities.

ENOMOTO, Kazuhisa
Enomoto Law Office, Nihonbashi Funasa Bldg. 7F, 1-12-13 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022. Tel: (03)6225-2621 Fax: (03)6225-2625. Web site: http://www.enomotolaw.com
Nihon University, 2000. New York University School of Law, 2007. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2000, New York, 2008.

HARAGUCHI, Kaoru
Haraguchi International Law Office, Nihon Jitensya-Kaikan 1 Goukan, 4th F., 9-15 Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052. Tel: (03) 5114-8568. Fax: (03) 5114-8569. Web site: http://www.haraguchi-law.com.
Chuo University, 1979; University of Chicago Law School, 1994. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1989, New York, 1995.

HIGASHIZAWA, Yasushi
Kasumigaseki Sogo Law Offices, Nishi Shinbashi Aiko Bldg. 4F, 1-6-15 Nishi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003. Tel: (03) 3501-2651. Fax: (03) 3539-3683. Web site: http://kasumigaseki.gr.jp.
Tokyo University, LL.B., 1983; Columbia University School of Law, LL.M., 1994. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1986; New York, 1995; California, 1995.

HONDA, Hirotaka
Honda Law Office, ParkAxis ShibuyaSakuragaoka South 801, 8-11 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0031. Tel: (03)3463-6602 Fax: (03) 3463-6608. Email: hrtkhonda@mac.com
Tokyo University, LL.B., 1990; Tokyo University, LL.M. (American Law), 1997. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2005.

HONDA, Masayuki
Masayuki Honda Law Office, Ebisu Duplex R's #301, 2-19-7 Ebisu-Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022. Tel: (03) 3760-8192. Fax: (03) 5204-8599. Web site: http://www.honda-law.net/english/index.html E-mail: mail@honda-law.net.
Waseda University 1986. Visiting scholor of U.C. Berkley 2001-2002. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1997.

ICHIKAWA, Yuki
Hamayotsu & Hamayotsu, Kojimachi Duplex B's 7th Fl., 4-4-7 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083. Tel (03) 3511-3310. Fax: (03) 3511-3399. E-mail: ichikawa@hamayotsu.jp.
Keio University, LL.B., 1993; University of Chicago, LL.M., 2002. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1997; New York, 2003.

ISHII, Tojiro
Matsuo & Kosugi, Fukoku Semei Bldg., 18F, 2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011. Tel: (03) 3500-0338. Fax: (03) 3500-0362. E-mail: ishii@mknet.jp.
Rikkyo University (Bachelor), New York University (Master). Admitted Bar, Japan, 1987.

KAMORI, Akimitsu
Blakemore & Mitsuki, Nittochi Bldg., 4F 4-1, Kasumigaseki 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013. Tel: (03) 3503-5591. Fax: (03) 3503-5596. Web site: http://www.blakemore.gr.jp.
Tokyo University, LL.B., Private Law, 1978, LL.B., Public Law, 1980. Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan, Diploma, 1982; Yale University, Diploma, American Law, 1986; Cornell Law School, LL.M., 1987. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1982, New York, 1988. Dewey Ballantine LLP, New York, New York (Associate, 1988-1994).

MASUDA, Kanehide
Masuda Law Office, Tower Kojimachi 5th Floor, 9-10 Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0084. Tel: (03)5226-7800 Fax: (03)5226-7722. Website: http://masuda-law.com/en/
LL.B. Tokyo University (1999). LL.M. Tokyo University, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics (2000). LL.M. New York University School of Law (2007). Admitted Bar, Japan 2001, New York 2008.

MIYAKE, Shunji
Hibiki Law Office, 4th Fl., Tokyo ST Bldg., 4-9-4 Hatchobori, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0032. Tel (03) 3297-0720, Fax: (03) 3297-0721.
Chuo University; Legal Research and Education Institute. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1994.

NAKAMURA, Tsutomu
Nakamura International Criminal Defense, Kioi Royal Heights 302, 3-29 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094. Tel (03) 6272-6100, Fax: (03) 6272-6101. Web site: http://www.t-nakamura-law.com
Chuo University, Faculty of Law, LL.B. 1985; Columbia Law School, LL.M. 2006 (Fulbright Scholarship). Admitted Bar, Japan, 1994.

OGURA, Kyoko
Minori Sogo Law Offices, Akasaka Makabe Building 9th Floor, 3-4-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052. Tel: (03) 3583-3219 (English), (03) 3583-3226 (Japanese) Fax: (03) 3583-3227. Web site: http://www.minori-law.jp/en.
Seijo University, 1983. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1993.

OZAWA, Tetsuro
Ozawa Law Office, Total Solutions, Santoku Nihonbashi Bldg., 4-2-9 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022. Tel: (03)6202-0947 Fax: (03)3231-1707. E-mail: t.ozawa@ozawa-law.com
AFS Exchange student (IOWA), 1975-76; Waseda University, 1983; University of Cologne, Germany, LL.M., 1997. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1987.

SUDO, Sumimasa
80 Nenkan 301, Hosei University Faculty of Law, 2-17-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8160. Tel & Fax: (03) 3264-4154 E-mail: s-sudo@hosei.ac.jp
Tokyo University faculty of Law, 1976. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1999.

TAKAMATSU, Kaoru
Hayabusa Asuka Law Offices, 4th Floor, Kasumigaseki Bldg., 3-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6004. Tel: (03) 3595-7070. Fax: (03) 3595-7105. Web site: www.halaw.jp.
Kyoto University, LL.B. 1976; University of Washington School of Law, 1981. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1978.

TAKANO, Takashi
The Law Office of Takashi Takano, 2-7 Kanda-Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0025. Tel: (03) 5825-6033. Fax: (03) 5825-6034. E-mail: takano@takanolaw.jp.
www.takanolaw.jp
Waseda University Faculty of Law, 1979. SMU School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 1987. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1982.

TERADA, Toshiko
Tsukasa Law Office, Marumasu Kojimachi Building 9F, 3-3 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083. Tel:(03) 3556-0447 Fax:(03) 3556-0448. Web site: http://www.tsukasa-law.com
Kansai University, 1999. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2004.


Chiba Prefecture:

Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center; Call Center 0570-078374.

Fukushima Prefecture:

Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center; Call Center 0570-078374.


Gunma Prefecture:

HIGUCHI, Kazuhiko
Law Office Cosmos, 1-35 Shinmaebashi-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gunma-ken 371-0843. Tel: (027)256-8910. Fax: (027)251-6789. Web site: http://law-cosmos.com/ Tohoku University, LL.B. School of Law of Indiana University. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1985.


Ibaraki Prefecture:

Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center; Call Center 0570-078374.


Kanagawa Prefecture:

TAKAHASHI, Mizuho (Ms.)
Yamashita Law Office, Kanagawa-ken Kogyo Bldg. 4F, 1-9 Ota-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0011. Tel: (045)641-8687. Fax: (045)641-0904. E-mail: takahashi@yamashita-law.gr.jp
Admitted Bar, Japan, 1995.

HASEGAWA, Keiko
Hasegawa Law Office, 93-10 Shimotonooka, Iida-shi, Nagano 395-0154. Tel: (0265)25-4760. Fax (0265)25-4762.
Hitotsubashi University Graduate School. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1979.

Niigata Prefecture:

HIGUCHI, Masaaki
Higuchi Masaaki Law Office, 1977-2-601 Ichinocho, Shinshimacho-Dori, Niigata-shi, Niigata-ken 951-8051. Tel (025)224-7733. Fax: (025)228-1280. Waseda University. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1980.

Saitama Prefecture:

KAYANUMA, Hideyuki
Ecclesia Law Office, 4-2-2 Minami Koshigaya, Koshigaya-shi, Saitama-ken 343-0845. Tel: (048)965-3011. Fax (048)965-3022. Web site: www.ecclesia.jp.
Chuo University, 1980; Pennsylvania Law School, 1994. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1985.

Shizuoka Prefecture:

Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center; Call Center 0570-078374.


Yamagata Prefecture:

Contact Houterasu or the Japan Legal Support Center; Call Center 0570-078374.


Yamanashi Prefecture:

TANABE, Mamoru
Yanagimachi Law Office, 1-1-18 Chuo, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi-ken 400-0032. Tel: (055)233-7124. Fax (055)233-7120.
Keio University, LL.B. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1986.

Toban Bengoshi (Duty Attorney System)

If you need a lawyer, you can ask the police to telephone (toban bengoshi san oh tanonde kudasai) one of the following numbers for a Toban Bengoshi  (duty attorney).  A duty attorney from Bar will visit you as soon as possible.  This initial service is free of charge.  If you decide to hire him/her, you may be charged for subsequent services.