With almost 40 years of experience in public affairs in Japan, Timothy Langley is the founder and driving force behind Langley Esquire. He was the first foreign national to work inside the National Diet, serving as a policy aide to former Foreign Minister Nakayama Taro, and has served as a political attaché for U.S. presidents and diplomats when they visit Japan.

With the 2021 Olympics kicking off this week in Tokyo, Timothy discusses the political implications on the upcoming Japanese election and Japan's COVID vaccine rollout.