GR Japan - Leading Government Relations Consultancy in Tokyo

1. GR Japan K.K. Company Profile

2. Overview GR Japan is the leading government relations consultancy in Tokyo. With offices just next to the Diet, we live and breathe Japanese politics and policy making. We offer the creativity, experience, networks and insight of our experts on Japanese government and government decision-making to support our clients’ advocacy needs.

3. Our Business Principles “Integrity, professionalism, and uncompromising dedication are prerequisites for success in all advocacy work. As a specialized government relations agency – dedication to the cause and quality in delivery is at the center of everything we do.” Jakob Edberg President & CEO

4. Why GR Japan? GR Japan is one of the leading companies in Tokyo specialized in government relations and policy-making. Effective advocacy requires complete dedication and that is what we provide. Our team is made up of experts with thorough understanding of both policy-making and private-sector business needs. Whatever sector we cover business sense and delivery are the guiding stars of what we do. Our network extends to all branches of the government. GR Japan’s unrivalled network of contacts within the Diet, ministries and political parties provides clients with the advantage of direct insight. We take pride in maintaining political neutrality, and have excellent working relations with all sides of the political debate.

5. Consultant Profiles JakobEdberg President & CEO • Former Policy Director at European Business Council in Japan, overseeing lobbying of more than 300 companies in Japan across 29 sector groups. • Compiled annual EBC White Papers on outstanding regulatory issues between Japan and Europe. • Negotiated with Japan on trade issues for European Commission • Senior trade expert at Swedish Embassy in Tokyo Tomohiro GogoDirector • Former METI official and MHLW official, for more than 10 years • Responsible for policy on SMEs and foreign direct investment • Headed Trade Promotion Division during tenure of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi • First-hand experience of drafting numerous laws and regulations • Former Head of HR at major human resources company Recruit

6. Consultant Profiles (cont.) Philip Howard Managing Director • Former British diplomat, specializing in Japan and Asian affairs • Visiting Fellow at Japanese political think tank • Aide to former Minister for National Strategy MotohisaFurukawa • Responsible for Japan practice of leading global intelligence company • Former member of DPJ International and Communications Committees • Successfully advocated introduction of manifestos in Japan Yutaka IwahoriDirector • Former Policy Secretary to a member of the House of Representatives • Juris Doctor from the University of Tokyo, School of Law • Extensive experience in formulating energy and environment policies and legislation • Expertise in renewable energy promotion and electricity market reform

7. Consultant Profiles (cont.) Junta AsaiDirector • Extensive experience of public affairs consulting to Japanese and non-Japanese clients • Aided the late Tetsuo Kondo, a former LDP Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Planning Agency • Maintains extensive networks within the Diet and all parties • Has successful relationships with renowned academics, economists and business leaders Dr.Llewelyn Hughes Research Director • Former aide to leader of Liberal Party and DPJ, now leader of the Life Party, Ichiro Ozawa • PhD from MIT, MA in Political Science from the University of Tokyo, Research Fellow at Harvard University • Senior Lecturer at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University and former AssistantProfessor at George Washington University • Consultant to firms in telecoms, energy and other sectors in Japan • Qualified simultaneous English-Japanese interpreter

8. Consultant Profiles (cont.) Makoto KumeiPublic Policy Manager • Former MAFF official and MOFA official, for more than 10 years • Responsible for drafting laws and regulations, agricultural policy reform, APEC, trade policy, renewable energy, etc. • MA in Public Policy from Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government • MA in International Relations from Sophia University Toshikazu MasuyamaSpecial Advisor • Former senior official at METI and MOFA, for over 20 years • Expertise in bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations • Responsible for renewable energy policies in Japan • First-hand experience of drafting numerous laws and regulations • Juris Doctor from the University of Tokyo, School of Law • Graduated from Écolenationaled'administration in France

9. Consultant Profiles (cont.) Tsai-wei Chao-Muller Manager • Extensive experience in government affairs and policy-making, including European Commission Directorate-General Trade and METI • Expertise in heavy industry and industrial policy from the world’s biggest steel company, the ArcelorMittal Group’s offices in Paris and Luxembourg • Advanced Master’s in KatholiekeUniversiteit Leuven, cum laude • Strong language, research and international project management skills Daniela DimitrovaPublic Policy Manager • MA in International Politics and BA in Law and Politics from the University of Tokyo • Experience in large international and humanitarian organizations, including International Committee of the Red Cross and the World Food Programme • Strong language, research and analytical skills

10. Our Services Research and Intelligence GR Japan provides objective intelligence, research and analysis on specific regulatory and political issues in Japan, such as pending legislation and regulatory decisions. GR Japan gathers information both directly and through a network of expert and well-placed contacts, giving clients a competitive edge. Stakeholder and Issue Mapping Vital to the success of any public affairs campaign, GR Japan helps clients first to map out the political and policy terrain, identifying the drivers of the debate, who the key decision-makers are, and how key decisions are to be made.

11. Our Services (cont.) Government Outreach GR Japan plans and implements government outreach programs to help clients achieve their public affairs goals in Japan. Effecting real change requires ongoing engagement with the right people in government, parties, ministries, agencies or regulators. GR Japan helps clients through that process. Advocacy We help clients create persuasive arguments and supporting data for use with government stakeholders, to support specific policy objectives. GR Japan can help in arranging high-level meetings, participation in expert groups or presentations, engagement with policy councils and consultative forums, etc.

12. Our Services (cont.) Monitoring GR Japan can provide regular, timely updates and analysis on the issues that matter to our clients, for example by following party discussions, committee proceedings in the Diet or ministries, public comments processes, etc. Crisis Management GR Japan can respond rapidly to situations involving government or regulators in Japan, providing real-time intelligence and counsel on complex and rapidly developing situations and helping clients respond effectively.

13. Our Services (cont.) Public-sector Procurement GR Japan helps international firms market their products and services to the Japanese government and public-sector bodies, acting as a bridge between foreign business and either national or local government in Japan. Political Briefing GR Japan provides tailored briefings for visiting executives and VIPs, from overviews of the political and policy landscape to expert briefings on specific technical issues of direct commercial importance to their business.

14. Company Information JuzenBldg. #101, 2-9-6 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0014 Tel: +81 (0)3 6205 4205|Fax: +81 (0)3 6205 4206 info@grjapan.com|http://grjapan.com