[Odawara, June 19] How Should Companies Respond to Asbestos Risks? Analysis Company and Law Firm Co-Host Practical Seminar

Lawyers and experts explain the asbestos issues and corporate risk management you need to know in an easy-to-understand manner!

Odawara Koseki Co., Ltd. will co-host a seminar on practical responses to asbestos risk management with Hiramatsu Go Law Office in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on June 19, 2026. In this seminar, two experts will explain practical contents ranging from risk response during operations to corporate response based on judicial precedents, management risk management, and even relief systems in the unlikely event of an incident.

Background of the Event
Due to the strengthening of legal regulations and growing social interest, more appropriate risk management for asbestos issues is required than ever before. Particularly in recent years, there have been an increasing number of situations where corporate accountability and response policies are questioned regarding risks related to environmental impacts and health hazards. These risks are not limited to site-specific problems but have become important themes that affect the credibility and management decisions of the entire company. This seminar will organize the issues from both practical and legal perspectives and share ideas on the responses companies should take.

Goals of the Seminar
Through this seminar, we aim to help companies correctly recognize the risks associated with asbestos and make appropriate decisions and responses. We aim to provide an opportunity not only for practitioners but also for management to organize their risk management.

Seminar Details
Seminar Title: Lawyers and experts explain the asbestos issues and corporate risk management you need to know in an easy-to-understand manner!
Date and Time: Friday, June 19, 2026, 15:00-16:00
Venue: UMECO Civic Exchange Center Meeting Room 7, 1-1-27 Sakaecho, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Participation Fee: Free
Capacity: 30 people (first-come, first-served basis)

Program and Content
This seminar will explain the following points:
- Risk countermeasures for employees, local residents, and facility users, and ideal appropriate risk management
- Practical response to risk management that companies should implement based on past judicial precedents
- Overview of relief systems available in the event of health hazards
You will be able to deepen your understanding of specific response strategies for each company.

Speakers
Jun Takahashi
Representative Director, Odawara Koseki Co., Ltd.
Established Odawara Koseki, specializing in asbestos investigation and analysis, in 2015 and serves as its representative. He has accumulated a track record of investigating a wide range of buildings, including administrative facilities, factories, and hotels. He has numerous experiences speaking at seminars of related organizations and tackles daily asbestos problem-solving as an analysis company close to the field.

Takayasu Hirokawa
Hiramatsu Go Law Office
Lawyer affiliated with the Kanagawa Bar Association
A lawyer driven by facing clients and aiming to overcome difficulties and find solutions together. He always tries to provide polite and sincere responses while closely understanding the client's feelings. On February 28, 2025, he served as the plaintiff's representative who led a landmark ruling recognizing the state's responsibility for the first time in a trial concerning asbestos damage at a shipyard, playing an important role in influencing nationwide relief and litigation.