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International Law: The Role of Foreign Lawyers in Japan Introduction Despite the western influences on modern Japanese law, there has been a reluctance to allow foreign attorneys to practice in Japan. Although recently a new bill has been placed before the Diet to relax the restrictions on foreign lawyers, even if passed, strict constraints on their scope of practice will still exist. This paper will highlight the problems facing foreign lawyers not only in terms of the limitations of their work, but their role in society and the difficulties faced in adapting to life in Japan Historical role of foreign lawyers in modern Japan In 1859 after many years of isolation, under much external and internal pressure, Japan opened up its borders to the outside world, allowing foreign trade. With the foreign trade came the inevitable presence of foreign lawyers to protect the foreign interests. Since then, Japanese attitudes and...

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