Dean and Professor

Hironobu Asaga

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Faculty of Law Department of Law

Graduate School of Graduate School of Law Law Major

Specialized Field	Environmental Law, Administrative Law
Research theme	Comprehensive research on environmental legal systems. With reference to the legal systems of other countries, we are researching theoretical issues, practical issues, and new roles and functions of future environmental laws and environmental management from the perspective of practical problem-solving.
research content	In the Environmental Law Lab, you can also learn about environmental laws from around the world. We aim to solve local and global environmental problems by referring to the legal systems of other countries. In order to solve the complex and diverse environmental problems of today, relying only on the law is not enough. There are also ways to use economic mechanisms to lead to an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Providing a lot of environmental information can also create an opportunity for people to take action themselves. It is also possible to make agreements with companies to take a more proactive approach to environmental conservation than the law. We will consider together how to combine these various methods to solve environmental problems. We value the perspective of "Think globally, act locally!" and aim to acquire practical problem-solving skills.
Subjects in charge	Environmental Law, Administrative Law
Seminar Theme	Comprehensive research on environmental law systems. We aim to solve global environmental problems through research into environmental law systems.
Main career, work history, and academic background	Graduated from Soka University Faculty of Law, completed a master's course at the University of Tsukuba, and completed a doctoral course at Meikai University. After working as an educational assistant Lecturer at Meiji University Law School, and as an associate professor and deputy director of the Institute of Area Studies, Faculty of Law and Economics, Okinawa University, he assumed his current position.
Affiliated academic societies and organizations	Environmental Assessment Society (Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief), Environmental Science Society, Environmental Law and Policy Association (Editorial Committee), Japan Land Environment Association (Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief), Japan Real Estate Association, Human Environmental Issues Research Group, International Association for Impact Assessment: IAIA
Main Papers and Publications	"Environmental Law Research No. 20" (co-authored, Shinzansha, 2024), "Legal Policy on Climate Change" (co-authored, Shinzansha, 2023), "Environmental Law Research No. 13" (co-authored, Shinzansha, 2021), "100 Environmental Law Cases" (co-authored, Yuhikaku, 2018), "Bar Examination Questions and Commentary" (co-authored, Nippon Hyoronsha, 2017-2020), "Latest Trends and Issues in Environmental Assessment Law" (co-authored, Yuhikaku, 2015), "New Bar Examination Essay Questions and Commentary" edited by Chuo University Shinho-kai, "Environmental Law'' (Hogakushoin, 2011), ``Exercise Notes on Environmental Law'' (co-author, Hogaku-Shoin, 2010), ``Confirmation of Environmental Law Terminology'' (co-author, Seibundo, 2009), ``Pluralistic Environmental Problem Theory'' (co-author, Gyosei, 2006), "Liability for Crops and Properties" (co-authored, Shin Nihon Hoki, 2005), "Netherlands Environmental Law" (co-authored, Shoji Homu Kenkyukai, 2004), edited by the International Comparative Environmental Law Center, "Kyoto Protocol" (co-authored, Springer Verlag, 2001), "Legal system regarding public participation in environmental assessments and the continued disclosure of documents in the EU" (co-author, Commercial Law Research Institute, 2025), "Legal system regarding the continued disclosure of environmental assessment documents in the UK" (co-author, Commercial Law Research Institute, 2025), "Research on the solar panel processing system in the UK" (co-author, Commercial Law Research Institute, 2024), "EU "Research on legal systems related to water circulation and groundwater in the UK" (co-author, Commercial Law Research Institute, 2023), "Research on groundwater conservation in the UK" (co-author, Commercial Law Research Institute, 2023), "Adaptation legislation for climate change in the UK" (co-author, Environmental Management vol. 57, No. 5, 2021), "Research on legislation for adaptation to climate change in the EU" (co-author, Environmental Management vol. 57, No. 6, 2021), "Trends in environmental assessment in the EU" (Environmental Management vol. 55, No. 11, 2019), "Research on legislation for dealing with environmental contamination by radioactive materials in the UK" (Commercial Law Research Institute, 2012), "Legislation related to groundwater in the EU: background and current status" (UNESCO, 2009), "Outline of soil contamination law in the UK" (Shojihomu Kenkyukai, 2009), "Risk management and the precautionary principle in the UK" (Shojihomu Kenkyukai, 2009), "Recent trends in environmental law policy in the UK" (Journal of the Japan Real Estate Association No. 85, 2008), "Groundwater management systems in the EU and the UK" (Meiji University Law School Review, 2008), "Outline of the UK's soil conservation strategy" (Ryugin Chosa No. 458, 2007), "Review of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the environmental impact of certain plans and programmes" (Quarterly Environmental Research No. 144, 2007), etc.
Message	Students who will live in the future have limitless potential. We will provide our utmost support to students who have a clear sense of purpose, a strong sense of inquiry, and a strong desire to study seriously in order to build a better, more peaceful society. Motto: "Every day is new and every day is new"

Specialized Field	Administrative Law and Environmental Law
Research theme	Research on environmental law and policy Research on environmental assessment
research content	With reference to the environmental legal systems of other countries, we are conducting research on policy mixes that combine methods such as "direct regulation as legal regulation," "indirect regulation such as economic methods," "environmental regulation using information methods," and "environmental agreements through treaty methods" in order to ensure that environmental law can fully fulfill its role. Based on the theoretical accumulation and approaches of conventional public and private law, we are researching theoretical and practical issues, as well as new roles and functions of future environmental law and environmental management from the perspective of practical problem-solving.
Research and Education Policy	Aiming to solve environmental problems at the local and global levels, we conduct research centering on administrative law and environmental law. We focus on environmental law and management that considers the relationship between humans, society, and the environment in a recycling-oriented society (interrelationships between local communities, businesses, local governments, and the nation), while analyzing and researching new environmental legal systems and management and conservation methods, such as utilizing market advantages, environmental agreements, information and voluntary interrelationships between local communities and businesses, risk assessment and risk communication, voluntary management and voluntary environmental consideration, EMAS (Environmental Management Systems) as framework management, ISO14000 series environmental management, and strategic environmental assessment.
Message	Students who will live in the future have limitless potential. We will provide our utmost support to students who have a clear sense of purpose, a strong sense of inquiry, and a strong desire to study seriously in order to build a peaceful society.
others	Motto: "Every day is new and every day is new"

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