LKC Consulting
Empowering Japanese businesses to expand confidently into Africa & Southeast Asia — from initial research to on-ground execution.
We Understand Your Challenges
Many Japanese companies face the same roadblocks when exploring opportunities in emerging markets. You're not alone — and there's a better way forward.
Struggling to access trustworthy, up-to-date information about African and Southeast Asian markets.
After business trips or trade fairs, communication and progress often stall once returning to Japan.
Difficulty finding and vetting reliable local partners who understand Japanese business culture.
Limited bandwidth to manage overseas follow-up, PDCA cycles, and sustained engagement.
Even after forming partnerships, differences in communication and work culture hinder smooth collaboration.
Adapting products, services, and messaging to local market needs and expectations remains difficult.
That's exactly where we come in.
As your Business Producer, we bridge the gap between ambition and execution.
Our Solution
LKC Consulting acts as your Business Producer — not just a consultant who delivers reports. We walk alongside you through every phase, from initial curiosity to sustainable market presence.
"A consultant hands you a map. A producer walks the journey with you."
Access to real-time data and insights across 54 African countries and Southeast Asian markets.
Vetted local partners, industry contacts, and government connections ready to activate.
From initial research through planning, site visits, partner matching, to implementation.
Support with JICA Biz and other funding programs to reduce financial risk.
Ongoing optimization and follow-up to ensure projects move from plan to reality.
When Africa isn't the right fit, we'll recommend Philippines, Singapore, or other markets honestly.
Our Role
Understanding the difference between traditional consulting and partnership-driven execution.
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How We Work
A structured yet flexible approach that walks alongside your business from curiosity to sustainable market presence.
Deep-dive market analysis, competitor mapping, and opportunity identification across target regions.
Co-create entry strategies, business models, and risk mitigation plans aligned with your capabilities.
Accompany you on market visits, facilitate meetings, and provide real-time cultural and business navigation.
Connect you with pre-vetted local partners, distributors, and stakeholders from our trusted network.
Support operational setup, negotiations, contract development, and initial market activation.
Continuous monitoring, feedback loops, and adaptive improvements to ensure sustainable growth.
Every business is unique. We adapt this framework to your specific needs, timeline, and ambitions.
Let's discuss how this process can work for you.
Proven Track Record
Real projects with Japanese companies across diverse industries and regions. (Details anonymized for client confidentiality.)
Supported a Japanese machinery manufacturer in establishing distribution partnerships across Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.
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Guided a Japanese food products company through regulatory, logistics, and retail partnership development in Philippines and Vietnam.
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Connected a Japanese agtech startup with farming cooperatives and government agencies in Ghana and Nigeria.
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Facilitated feasibility studies and stakeholder engagement for solar energy projects in Zambia and Mozambique.
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Client confidentiality is paramount. These case studies represent real engagements with identifying details modified. Detailed references available upon NDA execution.
Our Team & Network
LKC Consulting brings together Japanese business understanding, global market expertise, and deep local networks across Africa and Southeast Asia.
Network coverage across the entire continent, from Morocco to South Africa.
Affiliated with organizations connecting Japan and emerging markets through sports and tourism.
Experience supporting clients with public funding programs and government partnerships.
Fluent in Japanese, English, French, Portuguese, and various Southeast Asian languages.
We believe in honest counsel over sales pressure. If Africa isn't the right fit for your business model, we'll tell you — and suggest alternatives like Southeast Asia or other markets. Our success is measured by your sustainable growth, not deal volume.
Every team member has lived and worked across multiple continents, combining cross-cultural fluency with practical business execution experience.
Affiliated with leading organizations connecting Japan to emerging markets through sports, culture, and business development initiatives.
Start Your Journey
Whether you're in early exploration or ready to take concrete steps, we're here to listen and guide. No pressure, just partnership.
We typically respond within 24 hours. For urgent matters, please call us directly. All initial consultations are confidential and non-binding.
Office
Tokyo, Japan
(Exact address shared after initial consultation)
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM JST
Weekend consultations available by appointment