Japanese Civil Law Fundamentals
Explore the essentials of Japanese civil law system, covering contemporary legal issues and their impact on daily life in modern Japanese society.
Explore the essentials of Japanese civil law system, covering contemporary legal issues and their impact on daily life in modern Japanese society.
This comprehensive course introduces students to the Japanese legal system, focusing on civil law and its practical applications in contemporary society. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts like sovereignty, constitutional rights, and civil code provisions, while exploring current legal issues in Japanese society. Students learn about contract law, property rights, tort law, family law, labor regulations, and the court system. The course emphasizes the relationship between law and Japanese culture, allowing for comparative analysis with other legal systems.
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What you'll learn
Understand the structure of Japanese legal and justice systems
Master basic principles of Japanese civil law and civil code
Analyze contemporary legal problems in Japanese society
Learn methods for accessing Japanese legal information
Apply legal concepts to real-world situations in Japan
Skills you'll gain
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Japanese civil law, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The curriculum examines the structure of the Japanese legal system, including constitutional principles, civil code provisions, and court procedures. Students learn about key areas such as contract law, property rights, tort law, family law, and labor regulations. The course emphasizes contemporary legal issues in Japanese society, exploring how traditional legal concepts adapt to modern challenges. Special attention is given to the intersection of law with Japanese culture and society.
Basics of Japanese Law, introduction
Module 1
Contract
Module 2
Tort
Module 3
Property
Module 4
Family
Module 5
Labor
Module 6
Court
Module 7
Fee Structure
Instructor
2 Courses
A Leading Expert in Civil and Technology Law
Prof. Dr. Hironao Kaneko has established himself as a distinguished legal scholar at Tokyo Institute of Technology, where he serves as Associate Professor in the School of Environment and Society and Institute for Liberal Arts. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Law, specializing in Civil and Business Law from Hitotsubashi University (1997). His expertise spans civil procedure law, e-commerce law, and electronic evidence law, making him a pioneer in addressing the intersection of technology and legal frameworks. As coordinator of the Science Technology and Intellectual Property Course, he facilitates valuable collaboration between Tokyo Tech and Hitotsubashi University's faculty of law. His teaching responsibilities encompass comprehensive coverage of civil law, civil procedure law, and intellectual property law for undergraduates, while also offering advanced courses in comparative law, particularly between Japanese and U.S. law, and law and economics for graduate students. His research focuses on contemporary legal challenges in the digital age, including electronic evidence procedures, technology law, and the evolving landscape of intellectual property rights in the digital era.
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