Its wordings
Arbitration Act
Article 17, paragraph (1)
第十七条第一項
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In force today
The procedure for appointing an arbitrator is as provided by the agreement of the parties; provided, however, that this does not apply to what is provided for in paragraph (5) or (6).
仲裁人の選任手続は、当事者が合意により定めるところによる。ただし、第五項又は第六項に規定するものについては、この限りでない。