Free Seminar Announcement: How National Policies Create Markets – What Business Leaders Must Know About Policy Intelligence

Kioicho Strategy Institute Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naoya Bessho; hereinafter “KSI”), a private think tank and consulting firm, will host a free seminar titled 'How National Policies Create Markets – What Business Leaders Must Know About Policy Intelligence' three times starting Thursday, July 30, 2026, at its office in Akasaka, Tokyo.

Background

National policies are not distant matters—they directly impact corporate decision-making and business growth. With the speed and direction of policy decisions rapidly changing, business leaders are increasingly required to understand policy trends and act strategically ahead of change.

Numerous policies affect business operations, and reading them requires knowing 'key timing points' and 'critical focus areas.' In this seminar, our CEO Naoya Bessho—the author of the long-selling 'Textbook for Businesspeople on Changing Laws,' first published in 2017 in the policy consulting field—will explain to executives and policy planning professionals what to pay attention to and how to act.

Framing political and policy changes as business opportunities, speaker Bessho will clearly present practical know-how, specific strategies, and actionable insights based on his extensive professional experience and theoretical knowledge—content that could not be fully covered in his book.

Seminar Overview

Title: How National Policies Create Markets – What Business Leaders Must Know About Policy Intelligence

Organizer: Kioicho Strategy Institute Co., Ltd.

Dates and Times: July 30 (Thu), August 27 (Thu), September 29 (Tue), 2026

All sessions from 18:30 to 20:30

※ In-person only (no online streaming)

※ Content is identical across all sessions

Venue: KSI Akasaka Office

(Address: Akasaka Building 2F, 4-1-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/A2K9izBFnaQ9cyYb9

Admission: Free

Capacity: 10 participants per session (first-come, first-served)

Target Audience: Executives from startups to large listed companies, venture capital (VC) professionals, and those in policy planning departments

Participation Benefits:

- Distribution of presentation materials

- Post-seminar individual email consultation (available to all participants)

Registration: Please register via Peatix

https://peatix.com/event/5079633

Speaker Profile

Naoya Bessho, CEO, Kioicho Strategy Institute Co., Ltd.

Author of 'Textbook for Businesspeople on Changing Laws,' a long-seller in the policy consulting field since its 2017 release. Served as head of policy and legal affairs at Yahoo Japan Corporation (now LINE Yahoo Corporation) for approximately 20 years, contributing to numerous legislative reforms including the Personal Information Protection Act. Currently, as CEO of KSI, he provides high-level consulting services to a wide range of clients, from startups and major listed companies to venture capital firms and government agencies.

About Kioicho Strategy Institute Co., Ltd. (KSI)

KSI was established in 2017 as a subsidiary of Yahoo Japan Corporation (now LINE Yahoo Corporation) and became an independent private think tank and consulting firm in April 2020. CEO Naoya Bessho has served as legal director at Yahoo Japan since 1999, playing a key role in legal and policy responses during the launch of new Yahoo! JAPAN services. Leveraging the extensive network and insights gained through policy advocacy activities, KSI provides comprehensive consulting services in the field of public affairs (lobbying, policy outreach).

Additionally, KSI continues initiatives to unlock new societal possibilities through government auction consulting, digital transformation support for local governments, tourism promotion, research projects, and media ventures related to policy.

Official Website: https://ksi-corp.jp/

Inquiries Regarding This Announcement

Kioicho Strategy Institute Co., Ltd. Email: [email protected] Tel: 03-6824-1715