Le centenaire de la conciliation civile au Japon

Abstract

As judicial conciliation in Japanese civil matters celebrates its 100th anniversary, we look back at this emblematic institution of Japanese law, known for the diversity and flexibility of its dispute resolution methods. Ambivalent in nature, the Japanese conciliation process is situated somewhere between amicable settlement and legal proceeding. The centenary of its institution offers an opportunity to understand its continuing significance in the 21st century and to examine how it is perceived in the West. This article shows that, far from declining, Japanese mediation has successfully adapted to changes in modern society and will continue to do so in future.

Keywords

• dispute resolution
• ADR
• conciliation