In 2026 the Talacom International Network has been expanding rapidly and this month we’re extending a huge welcome to Ashton Consulting who have joined as Japan communications experts.
Founded in Tokyo in 2000, Ashton Consulting is widely recognized as Japan’s leading independent international corporate communications agency.
With broad professional expertise and a unique bilingual and bicultural corporate culture, Ashton offers strategic advice and first-class execution for Japanese clients seeking to engage with other markets and non-Japanese firms who need to communicate effectively amid the unique challenges of Japan.
Ashton has an outstanding track record with long-term clients across all industry sectors thanks to its two dozen experts on Japan and its media, consumer and investor communities, with backgrounds that include investment banking, financial services, healthcare, consumer markets and journalism.
Ashton’s CEO is New Zealander Dan Underwood who, since 2002, has guided clients through global and domestic business restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder actions, multi-market crises and other critical communications challenges.
Dan has direct advisory relationships with numerous Japanese and foreign CEOs, and his long-standing connections with journalists provide clients with valuable insight and opportunities.
We’re really looking forward to working with Dan and the team at Ashton, and please get in touch if you’d like to explore opportunities in Japan.