Law Office in Matsudo, Chiba

Summer Holiday Notice 2026
Our office will be closed from August 8 to August 16, 2026.
We will resume normal business hours on August 17, 2026
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Contact Form

If you wish to consult us in English, please use this contact form first.

About Us

Nabekura Law Office is located in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, about four minutes on foot from Matsudo Station and about 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo.

The firm was established in 2012. Since then, we have assisted clients primarily in Chiba Prefecture and the greater Tokyo area, as well as clients from other parts of Japan and overseas.

Our attorneys aim to explain complex legal issues clearly and to provide practical support based on each client’s situation.

We understand that contacting a lawyer may feel stressful, especially if you are not familiar with the Japanese legal system. We will listen carefully to your concerns and explain the possible procedures, risks, costs, and expected timeline as clearly as possible.

Consultation Fee:
First 30 minutes: Free
Thereafter: JPY 5,500 per 30 minutes, including tax.

English inquiries: Please contact us through the English contact form first.

Important Notice About English Services

English-language assistance is available, primarily by e-mail and written communication. We do not currently have in-house interpreter staff. If your matter requires detailed interpretation or specialized translation, we may ask you to arrange an interpreter or translator.

Services – Main Practice Areas

We handle inheritance matters, including estate division, reserved portion claims, wills, inheritance renunciation, and disputes among heirs.
If you are living outside Japan and need assistance with Japanese inheritance procedures, we can also discuss how to proceed based on the available documents and your relationship to the deceased person.

We assist with divorce, property division, child support, custody-related issues, visitation, marital expenses, and settlement negotiations.
When international elements are involved, such as a foreign spouse, overseas residence, or documents from another country, we will consider the appropriate procedure based on the circumstances.

We assist with affidavits, declarations, and other written statements for use in legal, administrative, or overseas procedures.
Please provide the required format, submission destination, deadline, and any instructions from the relevant authority or organization.

We handle voluntary debt restructuring, personal bankruptcy, civil rehabilitation, and corporate bankruptcy.
If you are having difficulty making payments, we can explain possible options and help you consider a realistic way to rebuild your life or business.

We provide legal support for small and medium-sized businesses, including contract review, debt collection, labor issues, business disputes, and litigation.
We also offer ongoing legal support as outside counsel depending on the needs of the business.

We assist victims of traffic accidents with settlement negotiations, compensation claims, property damage, personal injury, and disputes with insurance companies.
If you have legal expense coverage in your insurance policy, it may be possible to use it for attorney fees.

We handle criminal defense matters, victim settlement negotiations, and consultations for individuals or families involved in criminal proceedings in Japan.
For foreign nationals or family members living overseas, we can explain the general procedure and what information may be needed.

How to Consult Us – Consultation Flow

  • Step 1 — Contact Us

For English inquiries, please use the English contact form first. Briefly describe your issue, your location, and what kind of assistance you need.

  • Step 2 — Consultation Appointment

After reviewing your inquiry, we will contact you about whether we can arrange a consultation.

In principle, legal consultations are conducted at our office. Depending on the matter, we may discuss whether written communication or other arrangements are possible.

  • Step 3 — Legal Advice

At the consultation, we will ask about the facts, documents, parties involved, deadlines, and your preferred outcome.

We will then explain possible legal options, risks, procedures, and the likely next steps.

  • Step 4 — Explanation of Attorney Fees

If you wish to formally retain us, we will explain the attorney fees, actual expenses, payment method, and expected scope of work before entering into an engagement agreement.

  • Step 5 — Engagement and Legal Representation

After the engagement agreement is signed, we will act as your legal representative and proceed with negotiations, court procedures, document preparation, or other necessary legal work.

We will report progress to you as the matter proceeds.


Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, English-language assistance is available, primarily by e-mail and written communication. We do not currently have in-house interpreter staff. If your matter requires detailed interpretation or specialized translation, we may ask you to arrange an interpreter or translator.

Depending on the matter, yes.
Please contact us through the English contact form and explain your situation, your country of residence, the parties involved, and what kind of Japanese legal assistance you need.

Yes. We handle various matters involving foreign nationals, including family matters, inheritance, debt issues, criminal matters, and document preparation.
However, whether we can accept a specific case depends on the facts, documents, location, language requirements, and urgency.

No.
You may consult us first and decide later whether to formally retain us. We will explain the possible procedures and attorney fees before you make a decision.

Please prepare any documents related to your matter, such as contracts, court papers, family register documents, residence records, e-mails, letters, invoices, photographs, police documents, or other relevant materials.
If you are not sure what to prepare, please tell us what you currently have.

In principle, we do not provide full legal consultations by phone only.
For English inquiries, please contact us through the contact form first. We will then consider the appropriate consultation method based on the nature of the matter.

No. Our firm does not handle procedures or applications related to visas or immigration status.

Lawyers

Our attorneys handle a wide range of civil, family, business, debt, and criminal matters.

English-language matters are primarily handled by the following attorney:

Masanari Nabekura, Attorney at Law

Qualifications
Admitted in Japan
Member of the Chiba Bar Association
Attorney Registration No. 40135

Academic Background
Bachelor of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Juris Doctor, Waseda University Law School

Access / Contact

Nabekura Law Office

4F-B, Cubic Matsudo Building
1834-15 Matsudo, Matsudo City
Chiba 271-0092, Japan

Tel. 080-9094-6795 / +81-80-9094-6795 (English inquiries)

Tel. 047-710-3700 (Japanese inquiries)

Fax. 047-710-3703

Nearest Station

Matsudo Station
JR Line / Keisei Line

About four minutes on foot from the west exit of Matsudo Station.

Office Hours

Monday to Friday
9:00–12:00 / 13:00–17:30

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese national holidays.

Please make an appointment before visiting our office.

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