Kiyoko Kamio

Lawyer / University Lecturer

Japan

Portfolio
Novel
Bohemians

In the dazzling metropolis of Tokyo, a man seeks refuge in a cyber cafe, haunted by the memory of his brother, a self-taught violinist lost to suicide. “Bohemians" weaves a tapestry of urban life, from the vibrant streets of Shibuya to the hidden world of "net refugees."

Law Review Article
05/01/2023
Through a Crow-Tit and a Stork: Humanizing Poverty in Japan

Even the seemingly long journey of poverty reduction must begin where we stand. To embark on that journey, legal professionals, academics or otherwise, should consider employing the art of storytelling as a powerful tool for enhancing awareness and inspiring action.

Newspaper Article
07/01/2025
Bach Beneath the Fluorescent Light

In Shibuya, where neon nights mask invisible struggles, I couldn’t look away. As a legal educator, I turned to storytelling to illuminate the forgotten — those fading into the neon glow of the city.

Newspaper Article
05/01/2025
Cryonics and Spring Day

From the poised elegance of Bach to the unapologetic pulse of BTS. What happens when a lawyer dares to metaphorically employ these artists to inspire students in the classroom?

Newspaper Article
07/01/2015
Emerald City for Five Minutes

Memories keep coming back. I drown my homesickness in my cup. This is a little ritual I affectionately call the “Emerald City for Five Minutes.”

Novel
07/20/2025
無限小

生への希求から、クライオニクス(遺体冷凍保存)を選択する14歳の少女。イギリスの訴訟に基づいた小説。科学と信仰は相反するか?不老不死を求め科学に挑むことは、神に挑戦状をたたきつけることになるのか?