Tourism/Inbound
Tourism and business relevant to inbound are quite active in recent Japan because of government-wide policies and 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo. At the same time, more and more clients need legal advice for specific matters in accordance with the introduction of new laws and regulations such as Private Accommodation Business Act and Travel Agency Law.
MHM has been providing various legal advice for domestic and international clients conducting tourism business. In 2018, MHM has set up Tourism Law Practice Group which is the unique practice group focusing on laws relevant to tourism among various law firms in Japan.
MHM Tourism Law Practice Group involves in, among others, providing legal advices for various cases based on its deep understanding for the relevant regulations, establishing close networks with government authorities and trade associations in tourism industry, and contributing to sound development of our clients as well as entire business relevant to tourism and inbound in Japan.
Tourism/Inbound:People
Tourism/Inbound:News
- Awards
- Masahito Saeki selected in "Who's Who Legal: Hospitality 2024"
- Media
- Interview of Yusuke Takamiya was published in the Asia Law Portal in an article titled "Exploring cutting edge legal issues from Japan to the world"
- Media
- Comments by Yusuke Takamiya were published in the Nikkei Online edition in an article titled "Regulatory Barriers to Subscription Accommodation: An Obstacle to Expansion of Remote Working"
- Public Service
- Yusuke Takamiya became the Observer of "Council on Utilization of Beaches for Tourism Resources," Japan Tourism Agency
Tourism/Inbound:Publications
- Book Article
- "The International Gambling Laws & Regulations Review 2024/25"
- Magazine Article
- "Legal Practices for Hotel Real Estate Investments and Acquisitions of Hotel Operators"
- Magazine Article
- "Legal Issues Regarding DAO"
- Magazine Article
- "Legal FAQ Regarding Contracts, Shareholders Meetings, Personnel and Labor Management, the Antimonopoly Act, and Tourism"
- Magazine Article
- "[Cycling Around Japan] Legal Issues Regarding Cycle Tourism"