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?
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The Digital Agency has been officially launched with the aim of updating the country’s outdated digital infrastructure.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.
Going Digital: The Future of Healthcare in Japan
In this series of articles, we examine the Japanese government’s push to transform the private sector into a technological powerhouse.
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.
[Event Alert] 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.
Follow the Money: Understanding Suga’s Priorities in Japan’s Next Record Budget
Japan’s Ministry of Finance will soon release the budget for the fiscal year that begins next April. The spending package has taken on added significance with the new coronavirus pandemic weighing on the economy. The budget will also offer a look at how seriously the Suga administration is pursuing its stated priorities, such as advancing digitization and advanced communications.
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.
The Digital Agency— Why Japan’s most Recent Modernization Push Is Serious
Suga to have a digital agency up and running by the end of 2021. Each ministry previously tackled digitization independently, leading to varying levels of success and end products, and no standardized administrative framework. The new agency will coordinate and unify efforts to modernize government services.