He has served in a number of posts, including serving as President of the Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association, Vice President of Japan Federation of Bar Associations, and a Committee Member of the Legislative Council. He also participated as an expert member at the Conference to Implement the Basic Plan for Crime Victims and at the Conference to Promote Crime Victim-related Policies. In January of 2000, he established the National Association of Crime Victims and Surviving Families (Aso no Kai) and assumed the position of Chairperson. He has been energetically working for the realization of victims’ rights and for restoration for those who are victimized.