A message from our Founder and Chief Executive: Stephen Jonathan Edward Crane OBE

Since our formation in July 2000 we have worked with in excess of 150 private companies and government agencies from the UK, USA, Canada and other parts of Europe, to help them take the journey in to Japan. From small start up organisations, to listed billion dollar turn over companies, we have helped a wide variety of companies successfully enter the market. Our contracts range from multi year partnerships, working deeply with clients to penetrate the market, to smaller 'one off' projects to evaluate opportunities.

I am overwhelmed, honoured and incredibly grateful to be awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours, for services to British exports to Japan and to UK/Japan relations.

To be recognised in this way, for doing something I care so passionately about, involving the two countries I love so much is very humbling..... it will take a long time to sink in.

There are so many people who have helped me along the way, I accept this award on behalf of them all and look forward to thanking them all in person for making this incredible achievement possible.