Ryosuke Annami, who served as the secretary of the Osaka High Court, and Eriko Watanabe, a lawyer, were appointed as new judges of the Supreme Court on the 16th.
Judge Annami is 64 years old.
He was involved in civil trials and judicial administration, served as the director of the Tokyo District Court, and then served as the director of the Osaka High Court, and was appointed as the Supreme Court on the 16th.
At the press conference, Judge Annami said, "Although the number of complicated and confrontational trials is increasing, we humbly listen to people's stories, accurately grasp the domestic situation and the movement of the world, and think through our thoughts. I want to work with a sincere attitude. "
Also, the new judge Watanabe, who also took office on the 16th, is 62 years old.
He is a lawyer who is familiar with antitrust law, worked for the secretariat of the Fair Trade Commission, and also served as a management committee member of NHK.
Judge Watanabe said, "Through my work as a lawyer and a public position, I have come into close contact with and listened to people from various positions such as companies and individuals. I want to do my best. "
When asked about the fact that two of the 15 Supreme Court judges, including Judge Watanabe, said, "I myself have worked to earn the trust of a woman, not whether she is a woman or not. I think it is very important to increase the number of lawyers, and I want to be the foundation for supporting young women. "