What Remains After Abe?
Abe is unquestionably the most consequential Japanese politician of his generation. Under the slogan of “Take Back Japan,” he sought to transform the country into a self-confident and respected international actor.
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Timothy Langley Featured on NIKKEI ASIA
CEO Timothy Langley discussed new government policies for startups and venture capital.
Timothy Langley Featured on PRESIDENT Magazine
CEO, Timothy Langley discusses business negotiation skills in an interview with PRESIDENT Magazine. The interview is available in the September issue of PRESIDENT.
[Event] A Preview of the LDP Leadership Election with Timothy Langley
Tremendous change is in the air — the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will hold a leadership election for Sept. 29. What will happen?
Introducing “Ask Langley” Ep. 0
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new biweekly video series, “Ask Langley.” With this new initiative, we will answer your questions about business and politics in Japan in quick, bite-sized episodes.
Digital Agency Overview: Japan’s Digitization Push Gets in Gear
The Digital Agency has been officially launched with the aim of updating the country’s outdated digital infrastructure. Will this time be different?
Langley Esquire CEO featured in PRESIDENT Magazine on Negotiation
CEO, Timothy Langley discusses business negotiation skills in an interview with PRESIDENT Magazine. The interview is available in the September issue of PRESIDENT.
Case of Vincent Fichot Highlights Need for Joint Custody in Japan
Vincent Fichot’s hunger strike has highlighted the lack of a joint custody system in Japan for parents who are divorced or separated.
Timothy Langley Featured In Nikkei Asia On New Digital Agency
Langley Esquire CEO Timothy Langley was quoted in Nikkei Asia on Japan’s incipient digital agency and the challenges it will face — both from the private sector and other government bodies.
Timothy Langley Featured in the Japan Times
Langley Esquire Founder and CEO Timothy Langley was cited in the Japan Times on some of the factors that have influenced the Japanese government’s approach to handling COVID-19.
The US-Japan Alliance in Global Health: COVID-19 and Beyond
The global race to deploy vaccines is underway, and Western countries are rushing to inoculate their populations as their medical system strain under the burden posed by the pandemic.
My Memory of George H. W. Bush
I was fortunate to spend an entire week in close-quarters with America’s 41st president during his first visit to Japan after leaving office.
Langley Esquire K.K. and Transnational Strategy Group Forge Business Alliance to provide Japan-U.S. Policy Advisory Service
New service will assist firms in Japan and the U.S. to enter each other’s markets and understand and shape policy environments.
Japan Slowly Rolls Back Entry Restrictions for Foreign Nationals
International travel has ground to a standstill because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To slow the spread of the virus, since April 2020 Japan, more than other G7 nations, has implemented stringent entry requirements for foreign nationals.
Behind The Curtain Of Policymaking In Japan
Langley Esquire Vice President Yutaka Matsuzaki reflects on more than 20 years’ experience as a policy secretary in the Diet, with lawmakers that include former Minister of Justice Yasuoka Okiharu and former Representative Koike Yuriko, currently the Tokyo Metropolitan Governor.