Kokusai Business Advisory (KBA) was formed nearly decade ago by its principals who have a combined experience with Japan of more than 150 years with a view to act as a bridge between Australia and Japan and facilitating business between Australia and Japan.

KBA provides bespoke advice for Australian and Japanese companies engaged in bl-lateral business activities including  joint ventures, M&A or other forms of partnership. We provide support in matters critical to long-term business success including: effective cross-cultural communication; developing meaningful relationships; understanding government and government policy; understanding differing business practices; and optimizing human capital management.

KBA can assist  those companies seeking the best partner for their future projects or developing a better understanding of their current partners. KBA will assist in market entry strategies, building and maintaining key relationships; understanding differing business practices; and generally assist in building a sustainable business.

For those of our clients or clients’ partners who are based in Japan and for Japanese companies looking at the Australian market, we have three Principals available: Yasuyuki Otsu, previously with Mitsubishi UFJ and with decades of experience in financial services in several overseas locations; Yoshiyuki Hanasawa, formerly with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in engineering power businesses in overseas locations; Dr Jenny Corbett, Professor of Australia-Japan economic relations and associated with Tokyo University, Oxford University and Australian National University.