Chief Justice IMASAKI Discusses Judicial Digitalization

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:35:43 +0000
Judicial Administration

Chief Justice IMASAKI of the Japan Supreme Court held a press conference on Constitution Memorial Day (May 3, 2025) addressing judicial digitalization. The amended Code of Civil Procedure is scheduled for full implementation by May 2026, with Supreme Court Rules of Civil Procedure already amended in September 2024 to enable online document submission and digitized case records. Courts across Japan are preparing for implementation with cooperation from bar associations and lawyers nationwide.