35 Years Experience in Japan
Government Relations & Public Affairs

The Langley Esquire Difference

Langley Esquire is Tokyo’s premier government relations and public affairs consulting firm. With the longest and richest experience in the field of regulatory and policy issues in Japan, we deliver the policy and advocacy expertise that others only promise.

Our team of specialists leverages unique networks and expertise, developed over 35 years. We help our Clients understand the landscape of issues and stakeholders impacting their business. We tailor our strategies to address our clients’ specific needs and help them resolve the issues they face in a challenging market like Japan.

"Getting the impossible done in Japan"

The Japan Times

What We Excel At

Stakeholder & Issue Mapping

Government Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

Media & Public Relations

Policy Analysis

Industry Reports

Political Briefings

Who We Engage

Policy & advocacy expertise that others only promise

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Thank You For Stopping By

Welcome to one of the oldest government relations and public affairs concultancies in Tokyo, Langley Esquire.

My name is Timothy Langley, and I am the founder and CEO of Langley Esquire. My career in government affairs began in 1982 when I became the first foreign national to work in Japan’s government as a policy secretary to former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nakayama Taro. This led me on an unforgettable journey, learning about the intricacies of Japanese politics and their unique approach to policy making.

Since then, I have advised countless multinational companies in their public affairs strategies. I have helped them map and engage stakeholders to influence change in regulations impacting business and commerce in Japan.

Over the years, I have honed my craft and built a team of skilled analysts and consultants. We advise companies across various industry sectors. Together, we hope that we can educate the public on Japan’s politics and public policy through our videos and reports. Furthermore, we also hope to help Japan keep up with the latest developments in technology, healthcare, and consumer goods through our public affairs services.

I hope that you can gain valuable insights from the Langley Esquire team. If you are facing any difficult issues where you think we could help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

– Timothy Langley

Don’t just take our word for it

“Working with Langley Esquire in Japan was an absolute game-changer for our company. We engaged their team to support us in acquiring the necessary permits to introduce our product in the Japanese market, and their expertise in government relations and public policy was critical to our success.

Langley Esquire’s in-depth knowledge of local regulations, coupled with their strong relationships with key stakeholders, allowed them to guide us through the entire process seamlessly. They developed a comprehensive strategy that aligned with Japanese regulatory requirements while also advocating for our product’s unique value.

Thanks to their tireless efforts, we successfully obtained the permit and are now well-positioned to expand in the Japanese market. Langley Esquire’s professionalism, thoroughness, and commitment to achieving results make them an invaluable partner for any company looking to navigate complex regulatory frameworks in Japan. We couldn’t have done it without them!"

"Timothy Langley and his team possess an immense network in Japan which has opened doors for corporations, company presidents, all the way to one (visiting) former President of the United States: George W. Bush.

Knowledgeable in Japanese political dynamics, policy representation, advocacy, establishing offices, labor relations, and just “getting things done”, Langley Esquire team members help you acclimatize your business to this incredibly lucrative marketplace with the right product and service."

"I had the pleasure of working with Langley Esquire for our organization's policy monitoring and analysis needs, and I couldn't be more impressed with the level of expertise and professionalism they brought to the table. Their in-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape, combined with their ability to distill complex information into actionable insights, has been invaluable to our decision-making process.

Langley Esquire's team went above and beyond to tailor their monitoring and analysis to our specific industry requirements, ensuring that we were well-positioned to navigate upcoming policy changes. Their attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, timely results made a real difference in shaping our strategic direction.

I highly recommend Langley Esquire for anyone seeking reliable, insightful policy monitoring and analysis services."

"I can’t say enough about how Langley Esquire helped us. We experienced many issues when starting-up in Japan and some of the issues grew terminal. Initially, we did not know who to ask or in whom to confide because revealing to investors would backfire.

Within days, my dual-country company was reconfigured, registrations revised, Minutes filed, shares reallocated, Management Team shifted.

Langley Esquire did all of this without generating residual negative complications. Swift, above-board, comprehensive, confidential.

I cannot recommend them highly enough."

I understand Japan pretty well: I have years of experience, learned the language, ran this company in Tokyo years ago. Our former Japan country manager underperformed and the board decided he had to go.
I had heard stories but was unprepared for the difficulty of transitioning someone out. It was excruciatingly difficult, time-consuming, delicate and brand-risky. Ultimately, I was unsuccessful.
Langley Esquire helped me comprehensively. They deftly solved this issue without exciting an already volatile situation and it was handled speedily. If you need a confidante with Japan-specific tactical and corporate experience, I cannot recommend anyone more strongly.

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