Miura Law Office in Wakayama Introduces Legalscape, Reducing Initial Research Time from 1 Hour to 5-10 Minutes, Also Beneficial for Legal Consultations in Areas with Few Lawyers
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- Miura Law Office in Wakayama Introduces Legalscape, Reducing Initial Research Time from 1 Hour to 5-10 Minutes, Also Beneficial for Legal Consultations in Areas with Few Lawyers
- Legalscape Inc. has released a case study on the implementation of its legal research platform, "Legalscape," at Miura Law Office. By utilizing the AI research function "Watson & Holmes," the firm has reduced its initial research time from the previous 1 hour to 5-10 minutes, thereby improving operational efficiency and the quality of legal services for a solo practice in a regional area.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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Legalscape Inc. has released a case study on the implementation of its legal research platform, "Legalscape," at Miura Law Office. By utilizing the AI research function "Watson & Holmes," the firm has reduced its initial research time from the previous 1 hour to 5-10 minutes, thereby improving operational efficiency and the quality of legal services for a solo practice in a regional area.
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- June 11, 2026
Legalscape Inc. has released a case study on the implementation of its legal research platform, "Legalscape," at Miura Law Office. By utilizing the AI research function "Watson & Holmes," the firm has reduced its initial research time from the previous 1 hour to 5-10 minutes, thereby improving operational efficiency and the quality of legal services for a solo practice in a regional area.
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Legalscape Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Itsuki Yagita; hereinafter "Legalscape") has released a case study on the implementation of its legal research platform "Legalscape" at Miura Law Office (Location: Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture; Representative Attorney: Takashi Miura).
Miura Law Office introduced "Legalscape" with the aim of streamlining research operations and qualitatively improving legal services rooted in the community. By utilizing the AI research function "Watson & Holmes," they have achieved results that contribute to operational efficiency in a solo practice, such as reducing the initial research time from the conventional 1 hour to about 5-10 minutes.
■ Full Interview Article on Implementation Case Study Now Available
The detailed interview article regarding this implementation can be viewed at the following URL:
URL: https://www.legalscape.jp/case/wakayama-miuralaw
■ Background: Research Challenges Faced by Solo Practices in Regional Areas
Miura Law Office, leveraging its background as a former prosecutor, primarily handles criminal cases. Based in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, the firm engages in a wide range of community-based activities, including providing ongoing legal services to local small and medium-sized enterprises, hospitals, and general incorporated associations, as well as handling free legal consultations organized by the bar association.
On the other hand, there were limitations in the information access environment, such as the absence of large-scale libraries for lawyers within Wakayama Prefecture and restricted access to court document rooms only during weekday business hours. In free legal consultations, situations often arise where a certain answer is required within 20-30 minutes without prior knowledge of the consultation content, leading them to feel the need for a tool that could comprehensively search literature in real-time.
In response to these challenges, they decided to implement "Legalscape," which is equipped with an AI research function specialized for the legal field.
■ Main Achievements from Implementation
Reduction in Initial Research Time: By utilizing the AI research function "Watson & Holmes," the time required to start research has been reduced from the conventional 1 hour to about 5-10 minutes. This enables them to provide well-founded opinions in real-time even during free legal consultations.
Improved Responsiveness to Complex Criminal Cases: Through dialogue with Watson & Holmes, it has become possible to accurately organize complex legal points, such as confirming the elements of "fraudulent misrepresentation involving three parties" in fraud cases. It is also used in drafting tố cáo (complaints/accusations), leading to results directly applicable to practice.
Utilization as a "Sounding Board" for Solo Practices: Watson & Holmes is not just a research tool; it also functions as a "sounding board" for deepening deliberations through evidence-based dialogue. It compensates for the "lack of a discussion partner," a unique challenge for solo practices.
Realization of a Research Environment Independent of Location: With research completed online, investigations of the same standard as those conducted at the office are possible even from home. This forms the foundation supporting work-life balance with childcare and the future concept of mobile legal consultations.
■ Comments
Mr. Takashi Miura, Representative Attorney, Miura Law Office
"Legalscape is a tool for browsing e-books, a case law database, and a generative AI tool. It is truly a tool that supports legal research one-stop. Since the AI handles the most challenging part of research – grasping the starting point – the speed of research undoubtedly improves. I would like to encourage other attorneys running solo practices in regional areas like myself to try its capabilities at least once."
■ Office Overview: Miura Law Office
Representative: Attorney Takashi Miura
Location: 5th Floor B, Dai-ni MY Building, 93 Jubancho, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture
Main Practice Areas: Criminal Cases, Civil Cases (e.g., debt collection), Corporate Consulting
◼️About the Legal Research Platform "Legalscape"
"Legalscape" is a legal research platform launched in June 2021. AI instantly summarizes necessary legal information, allowing users to access what they need at the fastest speed.
▼ "Legalscape" Service Site
https://www.legalscape.jp/
▼ Service Brochure Download
Download detailed materials for "Legalscape" here:
https://www.legalscape.jp/contact
In September 2023, we were the first in Japan to introduce an AI research function that combines generative AI with our proprietary natural language processing technology. We have been recognized for our next-generation experience that allows users to view books, laws, and guidelines at a glance, and for our industry-leading content (over 44,000 items, including more than 4,500 books). We are favored by legal professionals nationwide, including major law firms, corporate legal departments, community-based law firms, and social insurance labor attorney and judicial scrivener offices.
■About Legalscape Inc.
Legalscape is a legal data & AI company that aims to "implement the future legal society through the co-creation of people and technology." Our strengths lie in our technological capabilities, such as advanced natural language processing and fundamental research and application of generative AI in the legal field. We strive to create a richer legal society by supporting intellectual production related to law and delivering legal knowledge more accurately, swiftly, and to every corner of society.
■Company Overview
Company Name: Legalscape Inc.
Representative: President and CEO Itsuki Yagita
Location: Todaimae Office (Headquarters)
〒113-0023 8F, Todaimae HiRAKU GATE, 2-3-10 Mukogaoka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Toranomon Office
Room 6, 6F, Sumitomo Fudosan Toranomon Tower, 2-2-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
Established: September 14, 2017
Official HP: https://www.legalscape.jp/corp
Miura Law Office introduced "Legalscape" with the aim of streamlining research operations and qualitatively improving legal services rooted in the community. By utilizing the AI research function "Watson & Holmes," they have achieved results that contribute to operational efficiency in a solo practice, such as reducing the initial research time from the conventional 1 hour to about 5-10 minutes.
■ Full Interview Article on Implementation Case Study Now Available
The detailed interview article regarding this implementation can be viewed at the following URL:
URL: https://www.legalscape.jp/case/wakayama-miuralaw
■ Background: Research Challenges Faced by Solo Practices in Regional Areas
Miura Law Office, leveraging its background as a former prosecutor, primarily handles criminal cases. Based in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, the firm engages in a wide range of community-based activities, including providing ongoing legal services to local small and medium-sized enterprises, hospitals, and general incorporated associations, as well as handling free legal consultations organized by the bar association.
On the other hand, there were limitations in the information access environment, such as the absence of large-scale libraries for lawyers within Wakayama Prefecture and restricted access to court document rooms only during weekday business hours. In free legal consultations, situations often arise where a certain answer is required within 20-30 minutes without prior knowledge of the consultation content, leading them to feel the need for a tool that could comprehensively search literature in real-time.
In response to these challenges, they decided to implement "Legalscape," which is equipped with an AI research function specialized for the legal field.
■ Main Achievements from Implementation
Reduction in Initial Research Time: By utilizing the AI research function "Watson & Holmes," the time required to start research has been reduced from the conventional 1 hour to about 5-10 minutes. This enables them to provide well-founded opinions in real-time even during free legal consultations.
Improved Responsiveness to Complex Criminal Cases: Through dialogue with Watson & Holmes, it has become possible to accurately organize complex legal points, such as confirming the elements of "fraudulent misrepresentation involving three parties" in fraud cases. It is also used in drafting tố cáo (complaints/accusations), leading to results directly applicable to practice.
Utilization as a "Sounding Board" for Solo Practices: Watson & Holmes is not just a research tool; it also functions as a "sounding board" for deepening deliberations through evidence-based dialogue. It compensates for the "lack of a discussion partner," a unique challenge for solo practices.
Realization of a Research Environment Independent of Location: With research completed online, investigations of the same standard as those conducted at the office are possible even from home. This forms the foundation supporting work-life balance with childcare and the future concept of mobile legal consultations.
■ Comments
Mr. Takashi Miura, Representative Attorney, Miura Law Office
"Legalscape is a tool for browsing e-books, a case law database, and a generative AI tool. It is truly a tool that supports legal research one-stop. Since the AI handles the most challenging part of research – grasping the starting point – the speed of research undoubtedly improves. I would like to encourage other attorneys running solo practices in regional areas like myself to try its capabilities at least once."
■ Office Overview: Miura Law Office
Representative: Attorney Takashi Miura
Location: 5th Floor B, Dai-ni MY Building, 93 Jubancho, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture
Main Practice Areas: Criminal Cases, Civil Cases (e.g., debt collection), Corporate Consulting
◼️About the Legal Research Platform "Legalscape"
"Legalscape" is a legal research platform launched in June 2021. AI instantly summarizes necessary legal information, allowing users to access what they need at the fastest speed.
▼ "Legalscape" Service Site
https://www.legalscape.jp/
▼ Service Brochure Download
Download detailed materials for "Legalscape" here:
https://www.legalscape.jp/contact
In September 2023, we were the first in Japan to introduce an AI research function that combines generative AI with our proprietary natural language processing technology. We have been recognized for our next-generation experience that allows users to view books, laws, and guidelines at a glance, and for our industry-leading content (over 44,000 items, including more than 4,500 books). We are favored by legal professionals nationwide, including major law firms, corporate legal departments, community-based law firms, and social insurance labor attorney and judicial scrivener offices.
■About Legalscape Inc.
Legalscape is a legal data & AI company that aims to "implement the future legal society through the co-creation of people and technology." Our strengths lie in our technological capabilities, such as advanced natural language processing and fundamental research and application of generative AI in the legal field. We strive to create a richer legal society by supporting intellectual production related to law and delivering legal knowledge more accurately, swiftly, and to every corner of society.
■Company Overview
Company Name: Legalscape Inc.
Representative: President and CEO Itsuki Yagita
Location: Todaimae Office (Headquarters)
〒113-0023 8F, Todaimae HiRAKU GATE, 2-3-10 Mukogaoka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Toranomon Office
Room 6, 6F, Sumitomo Fudosan Toranomon Tower, 2-2-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
Established: September 14, 2017
Official HP: https://www.legalscape.jp/corp
FAQ
How can AI assist in legal consultations?
AI helps lawyers analyze consultation details more deeply and efficiently by quickly searching and summarizing relevant information from vast case law and statutes.
What are the challenges faced by law firms in regional areas?
Challenges include limited access to large specialized libraries, difficulty obtaining the latest information, and efficiently performing tasks with limited resources.
What specifically can Legalscape's AI do?
The AI research function "Watson & Holmes" organizes legal points in a question-and-answer format, significantly reducing initial research time.
Will AI adoption reduce lawyers' workload?
AI serves as an auxiliary tool, not a replacement for lawyers' professional judgment or interpersonal communication. It streamlines routine tasks, allowing lawyers to focus on more complex work.
How does AI research ensure reliability?
Legalscape provides AI research based on reliable sources (books, laws, case precedents, etc.) and enables users to verify content through evidence presentation and dialogue.