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Bridging Innovation with
Global Markets

Hedell Group is a New York–headquartered strategic consulting and technology company that leverages deep ties to global talent, emerging the practices of multinational corporations, cutting-edge AI engineering, and traditional industries.

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Innovation Has
No Borders

At Hedell Group, we bridge cultures and capabilities, combining international precision with global scalability to create transformative solutions for the modern world.

Japan holds extraordinary potential—deep technological expertise, centuries of craft tradition, and a culture of excellence. But accessing this potential requires more than knowledge. It requires trust, built over years, across industries, at every level.

That's what we offer: genuine access, not introductions.

Issei Watanabe

Founder & CEO

Our Services

Four Pillars of Access

We provide comprehensive pathways into Japan's most valuable networks—political, industrial, technological, and experiential.

Our Network

Built Over a Decade.
Trusted at Every Level.

Our network extends from former Chief Cabinet Secretary–level leaders and major political parties to national ministries, top think tanks, and the CPAC Japan alliance.

Through years of election consulting, we have built direct relationships with mayors and governors across municipalities—granting rare ability to navigate local policy, regional regulations, and city-level opportunities.

800+

Traditional craft producers

10+

Years of trust-building

4

Global offices

∞

Commitment to Japan

Government Access

National ministries to local municipalities

Industry Leaders

Technology, manufacturing, traditional crafts

Cultural Institutions

Traditional arts to contemporary innovation

Capital Networks

Investment and funding ecosystems

Our Portfolio

Group Companies & Strategic Investments

Our portfolio reflects our commitment: building bridges between Japan and the world through carefully selected partnerships.

Group Companies

Founder-Led

Hedell Group Japan

Ginza, Tokyo

Japan headquarters. Full-spectrum operations across consulting, investment, and government relations.

Founder-Led

Hedell Group (Hong Kong)

Chai Wan, Hong Kong

Asia Pacific hub. Strategic positioning for regional expansion and investment flows.

GR & Policy

Japan Institute for Policy Making

Tokyo, Japan

Policy research and government relations. Shaping the regulatory landscape for innovation.

Strategic Investments

(Selected)

Our Unique Position

An American Company with Deep Japanese Roots

Public Affairs(GR)

Specialized GR department for navigating Japan's policy landscape

Cross-Cultural Excellence

Japanese technological pursuit powered by American scalability

Elite Network

Strong connections with Japanese startups, investors, and high-net-worth individuals

Traditional Industries

Deep involvement in crafts, manufacturing, and various industries across Japan

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