Adult Guardianship

Japan’s Adult Guardianship System to Be Reformed: “Guardianship” and “Curatorship” to Be Abolished

On June 17, 2026, a law to amend Japan’s adult guardianship system was enacted and was promulgated on June 24. Under the current adult guardianship system, there are three categories depending on the degree of a person’s decision-making capacity: “Guardianship” (Koken), “Curatorship” (Hosa), and “Assistance” (Hojo). Under the new system, “Guardianship” and “Curatorship” will be […]