GR Japan develops and implements targeted advocacy programs of varying scope and scale - from one-on-one meetings to group workshops or large seminars; from programs targeting only government decision-makers, to broader campaigns involving the media or key opinion leaders. We also help clients create compelling advocacy materials in Japanese by formulating effective arguments supported by relevant data, presented in a clear and concise manner, and tailored to specific government and other stakeholder groups.
Stakeholder and issue mapping is essential to the success of any public affairs campaign. GR Japan helps clients map the political and policy terrain and contextualize their objectives. We examine the policy and regulatory landscape and issues, identify the key decision-makers, explore their views and motivations, and clarify the overall decision-making process, providing clients with insightful and relevant maps that inform the formulation of their government and public affairs strategy.
GR Japan plans and implements strategic government outreach programs to help clients establish a presence in Japan, increase their brand recognition, establish themselves as trusted partners in the policy-making process, and build long-term and stable relationships with key government stakeholders.
We provide tailored briefings and reports for senior executives, ranging from introduction to government relations in Japan to sector-specific analysis of the political and policy landscape and expert briefings on technical or regulatory issues.
GR Japan provides intelligence and objective analysis on public policy issues in Japan, including policy-related discussions in the ministries and government agencies, the National Diet, the political parties and advisory committees, etc. We also provide expert analysis of legislative and political processes and dynamics, understanding the views and motivations of key players and the drivers of change. We gather information discreetly, whether directly or through well-placed contacts, to give our clients an information advantage.
GR Japan can monitor specific policy issues identified by our clients and provide timely reports and analysis. We track Diet and ministry proceedings, procurement opportunities, public consultation processes, party and Diet committee meetings, official announcements and press releases, Japanese-language media, etc.