Japan's leading independent PR and IR agency

Ashton Consulting is an independent company owned by its managers. Located in central Tokyo, Ashton provides corporate communications advice and execution to leading Japanese and foreign companies. Through our partnerships with global PR, IR and public affairs companies we provide coordinated communications services throughout Asia and in all the world's major markets.

Our bilingual consultants have front line experience in the Japanese, North American, and European business and financial markets, with career backgrounds in investment banking, financial services and journalism. We serve clients in banking and financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, materials, foods, IT, biotechnology, government, automotive and aerospace sectors.

Your communications partner

We work with companies of all sizes and at every stage of development, from small startups through to some of the world's most respected international corporations.

Ashton's consultants include professionals from Japan, the U.K., North America and Australasia. Our strong language capabilities ensure clarity, efficiency and direct action in handling your needs, while our international outlook allows us to stand in your shoes. We are renowned for our ability to deal flexibly and professionally with urgent or difficult situations. Yes – we can work on a project basis. Yes – we can help you at short notice. Yes – we can work with your internal team or other agencies. Yes – just ask.