The mission of the Japan Institute for International Arbitration Research and Training (JIIART) is to share a variety of information focused on international arbitration in various countries with a view to aiding studies by and training for all who are or wish to become international arbitration professionals or professionals who wish to further hone their skills in this field.

Through coordination with various academic institutions, research institutions and arbitration institutions, JIIART also aims to compile knowledge on the fundamentals of international arbitration as well as be involved in the study of and offering education on issues arising in the practice of international arbitration.

Included among JIIART’s goals is to heighten the skills of Japan’s international arbitration professionals by providing opportunities for international exchange through inviting arbitrators and other players involved in arbitration from various countries to Japan.

Further, JIIART also aims to proactively engage in activities to raise the presence of Japan in international arbitration competitions and symposiums and encourage young people and the key players in arbitration to participate.

JIIART will also participate in activities, and coordinate with Japan’s various arbitration institutions to spread awareness to promote Japan as location for arbitration.