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Fumihiko is a partner in the projects and energy team and heads the strategic industries and national security regulation practice in Japan.
For over a decade, Fumihiko has supported multinational clients on the acquisition, development and operation of renewable energy projects in Japan. He advises on Japanese energy regulations, including renewable energy market structures, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and power procurement strategies for major electricity users such as data centres.
He also regularly advises global and local businesses on Japanese trade and sanctions compliance, oversight of foreign investment, regulation of national security, and supervision of the digital and advanced technology sectors, including start-ups with cutting-edge technologies.
In addition to energy matters, Fumihiko regularly advises clients on Japan’s national security and investment screening regimes, informed by first-hand experience gained through a secondment in trade compliance at a subsidiary of a global technology company. He works closely with clients in advanced technology sectors to interpret and apply regulatory requirements, anticipate policy developments, and lead engagement with relevant Japanese authorities.
Before entering private practice, Fumihiko worked for six years at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, where he focused on regulatory reform and legislative development in support of the government’s digital and IT policy agenda, as well as on trade policy initiatives involving Japan and ASEAN, and policy matters relating to electronic components, including semiconductors.
Experience
Track record
Energy
Advised one of the largest Asian renewable energy funds in its developing renewable energy plants, its energy transactions, and its divestment of a portfolio of Japanese solar assets.
Energy
Advised a US renewable energy fund in its development of renewable energy plants and its divestment of a portfolio of Japanese solar assets.
Energy
Advised on regulatory matters in Japan to a public European financial institution in its investment in solar power plants in Japan.
Energy
Advised one of the largest US cloud service providers in its procurement of renewable energy and environmental attributes for data centres in Japan.
Energy
Advised on regulatory matters to an EU renewable energy focused financing, development, and operation company regarding its divestment of a portfolio of Japanese solar assets.
Energy
Advised on regulatory matters to an EU renewable energy fund in its developing onshore wind energy plants in Japan, particularly with respect to the Japanese Feed-in Tariff or Feed-in Premium scheme.
National Security
Acted for one of the largest Asian semiconductor manufacturing companies on regulatory matters, including guidance and support for its export license applications.
National Security
Acted for a US semiconductor technology company on regulatory matters, including advising on and supporting its negotiations with the Japanese government and its application for foreign direct investment approval under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.
National Security
Advised on security-related regulatory requirements, including security clearance regime and Japanese government security guidelines for US data analytics company.
National Security
Advised on defence-industry regulatory matters, including government contracting and Japan market entry requirements for one of the multinational companies in the defence and security sector.
Radio Act
Acted for one of the leading US satellite communications companies on regulatory matters under the Radio Act in Japan, including advising on and supporting its licence applications.
Radio Act
Acted for a US technology company on regulatory matters under the Radio Act in Japan, including advising on and supporting its negotiation with the Japanese government and relevant industry organizations in Japan.
Telecommunications Business Act
Advised on regulatory matters under the Telecommunications Business Act in Japan for a U.S. technology company.
Telecommunications Business Act
Acted for an EU IT services company on regulatory matters, including advising on and supporting its licence applications under the Telecommunications Business Act for entry into the Japanese market.
Admissions
- New York
- Japan
Education
- University of Tokyo, LL.B.
- University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, LL.M.
- University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, JSD
- University of Tokyo, J.D.
Memberships
- Member, Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association
Languages
- English
- Japanese
Key Dates
- Year joined: 2026
- Year became partner: 2026