Informed, Discreet Guidance for Engaging with Japan
Practical, Policy-Literate Guidance for Operating in Japan
Kujaku Japan Advisory is a Tokyo-based advisory providing clear, policy-literate guidance to organisations and individuals engaging with Japan’s business, regulatory, and institutional landscape.
All work is conducted with a strict commitment to discretion. Client engagements, discussions, and materials are treated as confidential as a matter of professional practice, reflecting the expectations of Japanese government, corporate, and institutional environments.
We support informed market entry and expansion, government and institutional engagement, and specialist English–Japanese translation where accuracy, regulatory awareness, and confidentiality are essential. Our work is grounded in long-standing experience navigating Japanese ministries, industry bodies, and senior decision-makers, and is designed to reduce risk, misalignment, and costly misunderstanding.
Click on the image above to download our latest Capability Deck and discover what Kujaku Japan Advisory and its associates can do for your business in Japan, or for Japanese businesses seeking opportunities anywhere in the world.
Expertise You Can Rely On
Effective Engagement
- Deep understanding of Japanese institutional processes
- Practical experience engaging with government and regulators
- Careful handling of sensitive and confidential information
- Clear, accurate English–Japanese communication
- Advice shaped by long-term engagement rather than theory
- 26 years diplomatic experience as an Australian state Commissioner to Japan
- NAATI qualified Japanese to English translator
Success in Japan depends less on visibility than on judgement, preparation, and trust.
Kujaku Japan Advisory works with clients who require disciplined, carefully managed engagement with Japanese counterparts — whether in government, industry, or regulated sectors. We provide practical advice on institutional navigation, stakeholder positioning, and engagement strategy, informed by deep familiarity with how decisions are actually made in Japan.
Engagements are handled quietly and professionally, with particular care given to information control, reputational sensitivity, and cultural expectations around confidentiality.
Market Intelligence & Strategic Reports
Kujaku Japan Advisory produces tailored market intelligence and policy-aware reports to support informed decision-making.
These range from concise market snapshots to detailed, in-depth reports, depending on client needs. All research and analysis is conducted discreetly, and reports are prepared for internal decision-making rather than external circulation.
Our work helps clients evaluate commercial opportunity, regulatory exposure, stakeholder dynamics, and strategic fit before committing resources or entering the market, based on on-the-ground insight rather than generic market data.
If you would like to discuss a confidential engagement or request further information, please contact us via the form below.
Commentary
Craig Peacock on Substack
On Substack, I publish long-form analysis and commentary on Japan’s policy environment, political economy, and international engagement, drawing on primary Japanese-language sources and institutional context. I also write on Australia, Japan–Australia relations, and other issues of professional and intellectual interest. From time to time, I publish non-fiction short pieces that use narrative to explore institutional behaviour, memory, and lived experience.
On Substack, I publish long-form analysis and commentary on Japan’s policy environment, political economy, and international engagement, drawing on primary Japanese-language sources and institutional context. I also write on Australia, Japan–Australia relations, and other issues of professional and intellectual interest. From time to time, I publish non-fiction short pieces that use narrative to explore institutional behaviour, memory, and lived experience.
News
07 January 2026
A Happy New Year to all!I have just published my first literary work, a 240-page book of short stories and memoiristic essays titled For Now. Available as an eBook on Kindle or a paperbook on Amazon, I would appreciate your patronage and welcome feedback!
Please click on the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFFRXY5C
A Happy New Year to all!I have just published my first literary work, a 240-page book of short stories and memoiristic essays titled For Now. Available as an eBook on Kindle or a paperbook on Amazon, I would appreciate your patronage and welcome feedback!
Please click on the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFFRXY5C
10 February 2026
The excellent publication Energy News Bulletin has published my opinion piece on the Japanese election. You can find it and many other interesting articles here:
https://www.energynewsbulletin.net/opinion/opinion-articles/4526856/opinion-japans-vote-strengthens-nuclears-role
The excellent publication Energy News Bulletin has published my opinion piece on the Japanese election. You can find it and many other interesting articles here:
https://www.energynewsbulletin.net/opinion/opinion-articles/4526856/opinion-japans-vote-strengthens-nuclears-role
17 February 2026
Enjoyed the interview with Thomas Porteus on News World X – Focal Point, which centred on the February 8 Japan election and why this result shouldn’t be read as “business as usual.” The LDP’s supermajority gives Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unusual political room to move on defence, energy security, fiscal settings and Japan’s strategic posture in the Indo-Pacific. This is a structural shift in regional dynamics, not just a domestic political story. Click below to see the interview.
https://youtu.be/6QhaDAqezao?si=DsXIgDr7mVibDOTm
Enjoyed the interview with Thomas Porteus on News World X – Focal Point, which centred on the February 8 Japan election and why this result shouldn’t be read as “business as usual.” The LDP’s supermajority gives Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unusual political room to move on defence, energy security, fiscal settings and Japan’s strategic posture in the Indo-Pacific. This is a structural shift in regional dynamics, not just a domestic political story. Click below to see the interview.
https://youtu.be/6QhaDAqezao?si=DsXIgDr7mVibDOTm
03 September 2026
AN OVERDUE NEWS UPDATE! Kujaku Japan Advisory is growing. We have expanded our network of Associates, bringing together expertise across a broad range of industry sectors to support our Chief Advisor and serve our clients. Please download and explore our latest Capability Deck above to discover how Kujaku Japan Advisory can assist your organisation in Japan and beyond. In other news, our Chief Advisor, Craig Peacock, is now a regular live commentator on international affairs for NewsX World. His appearances are archived on the network’s YouTube channel.
AN OVERDUE NEWS UPDATE! Kujaku Japan Advisory is growing. We have expanded our network of Associates, bringing together expertise across a broad range of industry sectors to support our Chief Advisor and serve our clients. Please download and explore our latest Capability Deck above to discover how Kujaku Japan Advisory can assist your organisation in Japan and beyond. In other news, our Chief Advisor, Craig Peacock, is now a regular live commentator on international affairs for NewsX World. His appearances are archived on the network’s YouTube channel.
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