Building Global Business Relationships
Core Values
Integrity: we address the needs of our clients without overselling
Transparency in our transactions and clarity in our work
Customer satisfaction through long-term, win-win relationships
Value: quality work that creates measurable results for a fair price
The Saga Difference
Corporate, government, and startup experience in the United States and Japan
A global network of trusted partners in the translation, design, and corporate training industries
Customized solutions for every client
Founder and Principal Consultant
Anthony Griffin, M.B.A.
Anthony Griffin is a marketer and communications coach who helps Japanese companies market to international audiences. Before founding Saga Consulting, he served as the marketing and communications manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. As a communications coach, he has been credited for helping Fortune 500 executives earn global-level promotions.
Before moving to Japan in 2009, he managed the workflow of over 250 marketing projects a year for the City of Riverside, California. As a marketing consultant and copywriter, he leveraged his M.B.A. degree to help local businesses achieve exponential returns on their marketing investments.
A lifelong learner and teacher, Anthony speaks Japanese proficiently and often gives marketing and communication lectures at universities and corporations. In 2023, he became a proud member of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Media, Podcast, and Event Appearances
Hear from Our Clients
Saga Partners
Our network is your network. Looking for something beyond our scope of services? Look no further than our trusted partners.
Ayako Sasaki
Founder (Nicohachi)
Throughout her professional career, Ayako has provided English and intercultural communication training to business people. She has created curricula and in-house training materials for over 200 corporate courses.
Having worked in the Corporate Division of an industry-leading English language training company for 10 years, she hired and trained more than 200 instructors. As a Human Resources Manager at a global logistics company, she also has experience overseeing complex international projects. She spent her early 20s in Silicon Valley, California, and studied international business and young children’s development in college.
Visit nicohachi.com for solutions to your business English needs.
Mami (Otsuki) Ichihara
Owner (Meet the Photo)
Born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Mami specializes in portrait photography. After launching her career at an advertising and website planning and production company, she went on to gain marketing experience at a beverage manufacturer.
After studying in Toronto, she joined a photography company specializing in weddings. In 2013, she established “Meet The Photo" and since then Mami has conducted photo shoots for more than 3,000 people and groups.
Professional portraits are key to presenting yourself on the global stage. Learn more about Mami and Meet the Photo here: meetthephoto.com.
LIFE.14 (Global Visual Production)
Working under the vision that preserved moments become future assets, the team at LIFE.14 collaborates closely with foreign embassies, international organizations, and global conference organizers.
LIFE.14 goes beyond photos by forging professional partnerships to produce high-quality images and video footage that generate future possibilities by capturing the present. Learn more about the work and philosophy of LIFE.14 here: www.life14.com.
Kasia Lynch
Founder (Ikigai Connections)
Kasia has utilized her Japanese, English, and Polish language skills in Japan, Poland, Italy, and the U.S. in the music, electronics, interpreting/translating, and automotive industries. Today, she guides others who desire a similar path via her blog, online training programs, and consulting calls with her company, Ikigai Connections. She also runs NihongoJobs.com, a job board for Japanese jobs in the U.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
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As a boutique consultancy, our strength is providing customized, agency-quality work for our clients. Therefore prices vary depending on the type and volume of services provided. Small projects can be launched for as low as 50,000 yen while larger projects exceed 1,000,000 yen. Some clients prefer monthly retainers or annual contracts. Click here to learn how you can receive a customized quotation.
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Most of our work, especially on the coaching and training side of the business, is confidential, and we respect the wishes of our clients above all else. However, a few of our client relationships are public. You can learn more about who we serve through the testimonials on our homepage and by reading and subscribing to our blog.
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“We” refers to the Saga Consulting brand and the network of companies and individuals that we partner with to serve our clients. You can learn more about how the needs of our clients shape our business by clicking here.