It has recently been announced that a new "Japan International Mediation Centre" is to open in Kyoto, reportedly in early 2018.
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution in which an independent third party helps resolve a dispute through negotiation. The opening of a new centre dedicated to resolving commercial disputes in this manner is an interesting – and welcome – addition to the international dispute resolution landscape in Japan.
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