Japan-Based Project Support
Practical, flexible support for overseas companies and organizations working in or exploring opportunities in Japan.
Overseas companies don't always need a full-time employee or a Japan office. Sometimes they simply need a capable person on the ground who can get something done.
Based in Tokyo, I provide flexible, short-term project support for organizations that need someone locally to investigate, visit, research, represent, coordinate, communicate, or report.
Assignments can range from a single day to several weeks.
Cornell University • UMass • NHK • Japan Airlines Academy • Tokyo Keizai University • Vermont & NY State Governments
Your Boots on the Ground in Japan
My background doesn't fit neatly into a single category—and that's one of the reasons this kind of work suits me.
My experience spans business analytics, management, transportation and government, corporate training, higher education, consulting, and national broadcasting. I've worked with everyone from government officials and corporate executives to university students, researchers, journalists, and creative professionals.
After more than twenty years of living and working in Japan, I also understand how much can depend on having someone locally who can ask the right questions, navigate an unfamiliar situation, communicate across cultures, and follow through.
That breadth makes me particularly useful for assignments that don't fit neatly into a job description—the kind of project where an organization simply needs a reliable, resourceful person in Japan who can figure out what needs to be done and get it done.
Ways I Can Help
Market & Competitor Research
Need to understand what is actually happening in Japan?
I can conduct targeted research combining online sources with on-the-ground investigation, including competitor visits, pricing and product research, customer experience, photographs, observations, and concise English-language reporting.
Trade Shows & Field Assignments
Need someone to physically go somewhere and find out what's happening?
I can attend exhibitions, visit businesses or locations, investigate competitors, conduct store checks, document products or services, make contacts, and report back with photographs, observations, and practical findings.
Meetings & Local Representation
Need someone in Japan when you can't be here yourself?
I can attend meetings and appointments, follow up with local contacts, gather information, represent your interests, and provide clear English-language reporting and follow-up.
Research, Data & Project Support
Need extra capacity for a project without adding a full-time employee?
I can provide short-term support with research, data analysis, business intelligence, project coordination, presentations, reporting, and other assignments requiring analytical thinking and clear communication.
Exploring Japan?
I am particularly interested in working with overseas companies entering or exploring the Japanese market—including companies in energy, infrastructure, transportation, sustainability, technology, tourism, and other internationally focused sectors.
If your organization is considering opportunities in Japan but doesn't yet have a substantial local presence, I can provide flexible, project-based support without the commitment of hiring a full-time employee or sending someone from overseas for every assignment.
Whether you need preliminary research, a local site visit, trade show coverage, competitor intelligence, meeting support, or simply someone in Tokyo to investigate a question and report back, let's talk.
Have a Project in Japan?
If there's something you need investigated, researched, visited, coordinated, or handled in Japan, tell me what you're trying to accomplish.
One-day assignments, short-term projects, and ongoing support are all welcome. If you're not sure exactly what kind of support you need, that's fine, too. Tell me the problem you're trying to solve, and we can start there.