English-language consultations
Legal help for bullying and school-related problems
Attorney 三宅 萌 (Moe Miyake) (兵庫県弁護士会, Registration No. 68163) advises children and families on bullying and other school-related legal issues in Japan, and can conduct the consultation itself in English.
We reply by email, in English.
To parents who are worried about their child and hesitating to reach out
Thank you for visiting this site.
When something happens to their child, many parents worry more than they would for themselves.
Before becoming a lawyer, I worked as a licensed preschool teacher (hoikushi). After my own child was born, I decided to become a lawyer because I wanted to protect children's rights.
Having seen many children over the years, what I want families to know is this: it is very difficult for a child to resolve a problem like this on their own. That is exactly why support from adults matters. And when a family is worried this deeply for their child, I believe they can move toward a good resolution.
Conduct that would be called assault or defamation among adults is often dismissed at preschools and schools as "just something children do." But for a child, a single day, a month, or a year can shape the foundation of who they become. I believe one of the important roles of the law is to protect children from conduct that crosses the line — and to help prevent both victims and perpetrators from arising in the first place.
You may worry that speaking with a lawyer means things will immediately go to court, but that is not the case. Reaching out to the school or preschool, or having a lawyer sit in on discussions, are just some of the ways — beyond litigation — to help restore your child's everyday life.
A consultation is not a place where you have to decide anything right away. Sometimes, after hearing what is going on, I may suggest simply watching how things develop for now.
Even if you are not sure whether you should consult a lawyer, please feel free to contact us. Let's start by exploring, together, the best possible resolution for your child and your family.
弁護士法人近畿フロンティア法律事務所神戸北オフィス
Attorney 三宅 萌 (Moe Miyake)
三宅 萌
Moe Miyake
Attorney at Law (Bengoshi)
弁護士法人近畿フロンティア法律事務所神戸北オフィス
- Credentials
- Attorney at law (兵庫県弁護士会, Registration No. 68163)／Licensed preschool teacher (hoikushi)／Certified administrative scrivener (gyoseishoshi)／Licensed real estate transaction manager (takken)
- Bar association activity
- 兵庫県弁護士会 子どもの権利委員会 委員
About the attorney
- Before becoming a lawyer, she earned a hoikushi (licensed preschool teacher) qualification and worked at a nursery school. She draws on that experience when discussing how children of different ages tend to understand and react to what is happening around them.
- She serves as a member of the 兵庫県弁護士会's Children's Rights Committee, and is continuously involved in legal matters concerning children.
- She studied at Waseda University's School of International Liberal Studies, which is taught in English, and spent a period studying at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom during her undergraduate studies. Consultations can be conducted directly with her in English.
Background
- From Gifu Prefecture
- Graduated from Hida High School, Gifu Prefecture
- Studied at the University of Warwick (United Kingdom), during undergraduate studies at Waseda University
- Graduated from Waseda University, School of International Liberal Studies
- Worked at a hotel affiliated with a theme park in Urayasu City, Chiba
- Worked at an international patent firm
- Worked as a licensed preschool teacher (hoikushi) at a nursery school
- Completed the Kwansei Gakuin University Law School (J.D. program)
- Admitted to the bar (兵庫県弁護士会)
- Currently: Member, Children's Rights Committee, 兵庫県弁護士会
Areas of practice
- Bullying and other school-related problems
- Children's rights
- Online bullying (requests to delete posts, disclosure of the sender’s information)
- School refusal and coordination with schools
- Trouble at nursery schools and kindergartens
- Family matters involving children (parental authority, visitation, etc.)
We also take on other types of legal matters upon request; please feel free to ask.
Consultation fee
- In person, by phone, or online
¥5,500 (tax included) per 30 minutes
- By email
Free (first time only)
Fees for formal representation after engagement vary by case and are provided in writing, with your agreement, before any engagement begins. If a matter concludes at the consultation stage, no such fee arises. This site does not state a fixed amount for fees after engagement, and outcomes are not guaranteed; the specifics depend on the facts of each case and will be explained individually during the consultation.
Where we can help
In-person consultations
弁護士法人近畿フロンティア法律事務所神戸北オフィス. About 700m (roughly a 10-minute walk) from the west exit of Suzurandai Station (Kobe Electric Railway)
〒651-1113 兵庫県神戸市北区鈴蘭台南町5-3-12
Online or phone consultations
Phone and online consultations are available no matter where you live.
Please request this by email first; we will arrange a time to speak directly.
Whether we can formally take on a matter also depends on where the relevant court or procedure is located; we will discuss this with you during the consultation.
Request a consultation
It's fine if you haven't decided whether to formally engage us. Submitting this form is a request for a legal consultation; if we are unable to take on your matter, we will let you know promptly.
After you submit, we will normally reply within 3 business days (Japan time). Replies may take a little longer over weekends and public holidays. We reply by email, in English.
Only your name, email address, and the reason for your inquiryare required. Every other field is optional.
Prefer not to use the form? You can also email us directly atmiyake.kinki@gmail.com.
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Advertiser: Attorney 三宅 萌 (Moe Miyake) (兵庫県弁護士会, Registration No. 68163)／Firm: 弁護士法人近畿フロンティア法律事務所神戸北オフィス／Address: 〒651-1113 兵庫県神戸市北区鈴蘭台南町5-3-12
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