ZeLo has published Japan in Space – National Architecture, Policy, Legislation and Business in the 21st Century
ZeLo, a Foreign Law Joint Enterprise is pleased to announce that Eleven International Publishing has published Japan in Space - National Architecture, Policy, Legislation and Business in the 21st Century. The book begins by tracing the history of Japan’s space organizations, policies, and laws.
(Photo was taken by Takuma Hitomi)
Why we published Japan in Space
ZeLo, a Foreign Law Joint Enterprise is pleased to announce that Eleven International Publishing has published Japan in Space - National Architecture, Policy, Legislation and Business in the 21st Century. The book begins by tracing the history of Japan’s space organizations, policies, and laws.
Japan is one of the leading spacefaring nations, with a long history of space activities and many accomplishments. The most recent version of Japan’s Basic Space Plan is an important policy “road map” that sets out the goals and programs of the country’s space development aim to encourage the private sector – major established corporations, mid-sized firms, and young start-ups alike – to consider and take advantage of the wide-ranging commercial possibilities of space development and use. This encouragement has been paying off, as the number of Japanese companies which are currently involved in different space-related businesses, including rocket development, space debris removal, and space resource exploration involved in space activities is growing.
ZeLo has actively participates in discussions with administrative authorities regarding legislative and regulatory proposals for innovative business models and ideas to support major established corporations, mid-sized firms, and young start-ups. ZeLo has been working to develop a space law and policy practice, and our writing Japan in Space complemented this effort. We wrote Japan in Space for readers who have a general interest in Japan’s space development or who, whether in or outside Japan, may be considering participation in a growing and increasingly diverse array of Japanese space-related business opportunities.
Watch a video about the highlights of this book
Masataka Ogasawara and Joel Greer, who were in charge of the editorial board, introduce the highlights of the book in this video. We hope you will take a look!
Masataka Ogasawara (Attoreny-at-law, admitted in Japan)
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Since co-founding ZeLo and LegalForce, Inc. in 2017, he has led ZeLo to play a significant role in assisting Japanese and other start-up and mid-sized companies. ZeLo also frequently advises on FinTech applications such as crowdfunding, asset management, and lending services, under his guidance. he has particular expertise in blockchain technology and crypto assets; he serves as Legal Adviser of the Japan Blockchain Association, the top authority on the blockchain industry, and has one of the largest blockchain-related practices in the country. In addition, he continues to participate actively in dispute resolution matters (carried over from his time before ZeLo).
Joel Greer (US Lawyer, Daini Tokyo Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar)
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In his 20 years of practice, Joel has represented Asian, European, and North American companies in numerous international arbitration or pre-arbitration matters, including under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce, Japan Commercial Arbitration Association, and London Court of International Arbitration, as well as in international mediation under the rules of the Singapore International Mediation Centre. These matters have concerned disputes arising from licensing agreements, construction contracts, joint venture agreements, and sales and purchase agreements, among others. More recently, Joel has advised on space law and policy matters, as well as geotechnology issues.
Full description about this book
（Photo was taken by Takuma Hitomi）
This book provides a comprehensive account of Japan’s space program, including the history of its space organizations, laws, and policies. The two main laws covering space activities are the Act on Launching of Spacecraft, etc. and Control of Spacecraft, and the Act on Ensuring Appropriate Handling of Satellite Remote Sensing Data, both of which are discussed in detail. Also closely examined is the 2020 Basic Plan on Space Policy, which deals with the broad policy goals and specific programs of Japan’s space development. In addition, a more general overview of Japanese foreign investment legislation is discussed for the benefit of non-Japanese participants in Japan-based space activities.
The book is aimed at readers who are interested in Japanese space law, have a general interest in Japan’s space development, or who may be considering participation in a growing and increasingly diverse array of Japanese space-related business opportunities.
Specifications about this book
Title of book: Japan in Space - National Architecture, Policy, Legislation and Business in the 21st Century
Editorial board: Masataka Ogasawara and Joel Greer (ZeLo, a Foreign Law Joint Enterprise)
Date of Publication: May 2021
Number of pages: 394 Pages
Price (Book): € 95,00
Price (E-Book): € 75,00
* Price is subject to change.
ISBN (Book): 978-94-6236-203-1,#1 edition
ISBN (E-Book): 978-90-8974-528-6,#1 edition
Language: English
