Sakino Consulting helps American companies be extraordinary in their product development efforts with Japanese companies. Matt Schlegel understands the Japanese culture and how business is done in Japan. Having been a Mombusho research scholar at the University of Tokyo, Matt brings a deep understanding of product development process, language, engineering, and technology to both Japanese and American companies.

As a Japanese business consultant, Matt successfully bridges the cross-cultural and communications between Japanese and American companies with ease and effectiveness.


“As important as accurate translation is, it is more important to be able to interpret the silences. Matt Schlegel understands what is not being said.”

- Kristen Ingalz, Healthcare Marketing Manager, Panasonic