Government relations

Helping you navigate
Japan’s policy landscape

As a leader in regulatory and government relations advice in Japan, we help our clients understand and navigate the country’s complex policymaking processes and build valuable long-term relations with policymakers at all levels – locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Policy monitoring and analysis

Policy monitoring and analysis

Regulatory changes create both risks and opportunities. Through careful monitoring of policy debates, legislative processes, and regulatory reviews, we help clients to make the right decisions and avoid unwanted surprises.

Strategy development

Strategy development

Whether the goal is to build long-term support for a cause or handle an urgent issue, government relations require a clear roadmap for success. Kreab helps clients define their goals and create strategies that work.

Stakeholder mapping

Stakeholder mapping

Policy-making is a collective endeavor — and nowhere is this more true than Japan, where an often confusing array of ministries, legislators, industry bodies, and opinion leaders weigh in on decisions. Kreab leverages in-depth knowledge and extensive connections to help clients identify the stakeholders that matter.

Strategic meetings and relationship building

Strategic meetings and relationship building

Having identified the key players, Kreab brings clients and decision-makers together to build constructive, long-term relationships.

Training and team building

Training and team building

A good in-house government relations team is a valuable asset for any company. Our consultants help clients build their own teams through tailored training sessions that cover everything from the basics of Japan’s government to practical skills for engagement.