Professor Mikio Yoshida was born in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture. After he graduated from high school, he was accepted into the College of Law at Ritsumeikan University and he graduated in 1972. Professor Yoshida continued his studies at the Graduate School of Law in Ritsumeikan University with the major in civil laws and he received his master’s degree in 1974 and his doctoral degree in 1977. He started teaching at Ritsumeikan University in 1990. In January 2015, he was elected as the president of Ritsumeikan University and the chancellor of Ritsumeikan Academy.
Published Works
An Introduction to the Study of Thai Labor Law, (Koyoshobo, 2007)
Hobby
Playing tennis, skiing, reading, watching rakugo performance, etc.
Education
Doctorate in Law, Ritsumeikan University
Experience
Japan Labor Law Association, Japan Association of Social Security Law, The Law Section of the Association of Democratic Scientists, Japanese Association of Asian Law
Areas of Expertise
Labor Law
Quotes
“Uberrima fides” which literally means “most abundant faith”. This is the fundamental principle of civil law. This is the natural behavior between people and people. I chose this quote because I want to cherish the relationships with people around me.
