Japan’s Policy Towards Foreigners and Immigrants at a Crossroads

Professor Tomohiko Taniguchi, former foreign policy speechwriter to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and now Chairman of Nippon Kaigi, will examine the immediate and structural challenges facing Japan's policy towards foreigners in general, and long-term foreign residents in particular.

YCAPS is glad to partner with Kreab Tokyo to deliver this opportunity

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Schedule :

12:15-13:00: Light lunch & Networking

13:00-14:00: Moderated Discussion with Professor Tomohiko Taniguchi

Date: Friday, June 26, 2026

Time: 12:15 refreshments, 13:00 Seminar start

Language: English

Venue: Kreab Tokyo: Atago Green Hills MORI Tower 11F, 2-5-1 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6211

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Speaker:

Dr. Tomohiko Taniguchi worked as the primary foreign policy speech writer for the late Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. He collaborated with Mr. Abe in drafting the speech "Confluence of the Two Seas," which the late PM delivered to the Indian Parliament in August 2007. Whether in an official or private capacity, he worked with Mr. Abe for a total of 15 years. His latest book, "Prime Minister Abe's Speeches" [in Japanese], reflects on how Mr. Abe utilized speech occasions to advance the nation's agendas, including Abenomics, QUAD, and the FOIP concept. Dr. Taniguchi has held the position of Specially Appointed Professor at the University of Tsukuba since April 1, 2023. Prior to that, he was a Professor at Keio University while working alongside Mr. Abe and his close aides at the Prime Minister's Residence.

Cost: Free of charge

Moderator: John Bradford, YCAPS Executive Director

Format: This event will be off-the-record. Questions are encouraged.

Registration: Required. Please use this link to RSVP for in-person attendance

Co-Sponsors: Kreab Tokyo

Kreab is a world-class communications consulting firm founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1970. Since its opening in 1985, Kreab Inc., the Tokyo office, has been providing consulting services to a wide range of clients, making full use of its network that connects 30 countries around the world. Kreab supports communications activities with three core business areas: public relations, government relations, and global risk management. This includes extensive experience helping the Japanese government with its global PR efforts. More information is available at https://kreab.com/tokyo/ja/