Background
Hiratsuka, Makoto was born on December 22, 1939 in Tokyo. Son of Ryozo and Aiko (Funao) Hiratsuka.
Hiratsuka, Makoto was born on December 22, 1939 in Tokyo. Son of Ryozo and Aiko (Funao) Hiratsuka.
Bachelor of Laws private law course, Tokyo University, 1963. Bachelor of Laws public law course, Tokyo University, 1964. Diploma in shipping law, University College, London, 1972.
Attorney Graham James & Ralph, Tokyo, 1966-1971, Ince & Company Solicitors, London, 1972-1973, Braun Moriya Hoashi & Kubota, Tokyo, 1973-1976. Senior partner Hiratsuka & Partners, since 1976.
"International Litigation," Volume VI, Practical Civil Procedure Law Series, April 30, 1971.
Fellow International Academy Trial Lawyers. Member First Tokyo Bar Association, Japanese Maritime Law Association, Tokyo South Rotary Club (secretary 1992-1993).
Married Reiko Ariizumi, March 9, 1968. Children: Mihoko, Yoichi, Koji.