ABSTRACT
Introduction Given the conceptual proximity between Japanese and German law in many areas, as well as the long-time interest of Japanese jurists in legal developments in Germany, questions have been raised about a perceived lack of interest in Japanese law from the German side. A closer look, however, reveals that this is no longer true. Though comparative law with Japan has scarcely been noticed in the Anglo-American world, various German institutions have been actively engaged in researching and teaching Japanese law over the last 25 years, and a substantial body of German literature analyzing Japanese law and legal developments has been created. Furthermore, the well-functioning interaction between German and Japanese jurists finds its expression in a large variety of regular comparative conferences.
