For your company’s futureFor life’s turning points

KUMAGAWA INTERNATIONAL
JUDICIAL SCRIVENER OFFICE

For business, family, and matters
that cross borders.Consultations available in English and online.

News

Information

About us

Our approach

A partner in legal matters
A partner through life
Always by your side

We listen carefully to your situation
and bring clarity to the steps ahead.

We keep legal language to a minimum
and explain what needs to be decided, in clear terms.

Services

Practice areas

International & Cross-Border

International & Cross-Border

A consultation with a laptop and documents

We assist in English—from your initial consultation and document preparation through the progress of your matter.

How we can help

  • Registration and related procedures when a foreign company establishes a presence in Japan or updates its corporate details
  • Document review and preparation, and incorporation registration for companies established in Japan by overseas businesses
  • Inheritance registration when a foreign national or overseas resident inherits real estate in Japan
  • Inheritance procedures involving heirs who live outside Japan, including document review and preparation

Corporate & Commercial Registration

Corporate legal affairs

People moving through an office

From incorporation to reorganization, we support the registrations that accompany important stages in your business.

How we can help

  • Preparation of documents and registration for establishing a company
  • Changes to directors, company name, business purposes, and registered office
  • Capital increases and reductions, including the required documents and registrations
  • Registrations for corporate reorganizations, dissolution, and liquidation

Inheritance & Estate Procedures

Inheritance matters

One person gently holding another person’s hands

We help coordinate post-inheritance procedures, from real estate registration to bank deposits and securities.

How we can help

  • Confirming heirs and organizing information through the collection and review of family records
  • Registration to transfer land and buildings into the names of the heirs
  • Preparing an estate division agreement based on the heirs’ agreed distribution
  • Procedures with financial institutions, including bank account claims and securities name changes

Representative

About the representative

Judicial ScrivenerYumi Kumagawa

Our aim is for every client to feel
“I’m glad I reached out.”

Qualification
Passed the Judicial Scrivener Examination in 2024.
Experience
Approximately two years of practical experience at a Tokyo judicial scrivener’s office, primarily in corporate registration, inheritance procedures, and adult guardianship matters.
English support
Drawing on experience living overseas, working with international manufacturers, and providing interpretation and translation, Yumi supports consultations in English, document preparation, and the progress of procedures.

How it works

Consultation process

  1. Get in touch

    Tell us a little about your situation through the inquiry form. We will review your message and get back to you.

  2. Initial consultation

    We will listen to your circumstances and goals, then outline the procedures and next steps. Online and English-language consultations are available.

  3. Estimate & engagement

    We will explain the proposed scope of work and fees. Work begins only after you are comfortable with the plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How are your fees determined?

After learning about your situation, we will clarify the procedures and scope of work and prepare an individual estimate. You can review the fees before deciding whether to engage us.

When will I receive a list of required documents?

We will provide a tailored document list after you have reviewed and agreed to the estimate. Requirements vary depending on the matter.

What types of matters do you handle?

We handle cross-border matters, corporate and commercial registrations such as incorporation and director changes, and inheritance procedures including real estate registration. We will confirm the scope after hearing about your situation.

Can I consult with you in English?

Yes. We can assist in English with consultations, document preparation, and the progress of procedures.

Are online consultations available?

Yes. Online consultations are available, including for people living far from our office or overseas.

How long is an individual consultation?

Please allow approximately 30 minutes. We will hear about your situation and goals, then organize the procedures and next steps.

Can you coordinate with other professionals?

If your matter involves another area of expertise, such as tax, we can coordinate with other qualified professionals as appropriate and help clarify the overall process.

When can I contact the office?

Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are closed on weekends and public holidays. Please contact us through the inquiry form.

Contact

Get in touch

For your company and your family.
Tell us what is on your mind.

Contact us

Opening in December 2026

Kumagawa International
Judicial Scrivener Office

4F Omiya Soramichi KOZ
1-195-1 Sakuragi-cho, Omiya-ku
Saitama-shi, Saitama 330-0854, Japan

5-minute walk from Omiya Station West Exit
Weekdays, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and public holidays

Individual consultations (approx. 30 min.)Online consultations availableEnglish-language support