Washington | CORE

, L.L.C. is an independent consulting & research firm providing strategic analysis and advisory services for the private and public sectors in Japan, the U.S., and other regions of the globe.

Established in 1995 by Chiyo Kobayashi and Kiyoshi Nakasaka, Washington | CORE’s insights into business, policy and technology have accelerated our clients' growth and helped achieve their objectives.

Our mission is to foster enduring and beneficial relationships that contribute to the realization of a more productive and harmonious society. Even in today’s globally interconnected information society, there are still numerous hurdles for business and government decision-makers to overcome due to a lack of key information, human networks, and holistic analyses. We strive to fulfill our mission by aiding today’s decision-makers with our:

Insight via unique quantitative and qualitative information gathering capabilities
Integrity strengthened by our professional networks
Innovation through creative analyses

Through the years, we have assembled a group of energetic and talented professional staff – some of whom are now managing parts of our strategic operations, as well as challenging research and consulting projects.

We have also been expanding our networks among business, policy and academic leaders
in the United States, Japan and the rest of the world. We are truly proud of our top-notch professional staff, and greatly value our friends and colleagues in industry, government and universities.

With these resources and background, Washington | CORE is well prepared to solve, assist and accommodate any issues, needs or aspirations our clients may have. In order to truly focus on our client’s point of view, our services are individually tailored in accordance with the unique requirements and circumstances of each project.

Looking into the future, we are eagerly anticipating serving a wider group of clients, including those in the Pan-Asian and European markets, by applying the experience and expertise that we have nurtured at Washington | CORE over the years.

We are enthusiastic about continuing to drive beyond ordinary research and consulting services to deliver more interactive, results-oriented, and visibly valuable services for our clients. Thus, our vision is to:

Increase our global presence
Connect the best and brightest to create value for society
Nurture the next generation of thought leaders