Japan
Federation of
Bar Associations

Reiko Fuchigami, President of the JFBA

President's Message

This past winter has seen numerous extreme weather events across Japan. A cold front lingered over the country for an extended period of time, causing heavy snowfalls mainly in Hokkaido and along the Sea of Japan coast. In contrast, regions along the Pacific Ocean coast experienced many sunny and dry days, leading to large-scale forest fires. After a long and arduous winter, the cherry blossom season finally has begun, and I see news reports of cherry blossoms blooming in various sites throughout the country. I hope that signs of spring have begun to emerge in your area as well.

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