We turn "we should be in Japan" into a phased, realistic roadmap — market sizing, positioning, channels, and budget your HQ can actually sign off on.
Most foreign companies know Japan is a big opportunity, but struggle to translate that into a concrete plan. The market behaves differently, buyer expectations are unfamiliar, and HQ wants numbers before it commits budget. Without a Japan-specific strategy, teams either overspend on the wrong channels or stall in analysis. We give you a grounded plan: what to target, how to position, where to spend, and what to expect — phase by phase.
we review your current presence, goals, and global playbook.
market, competitors, and buyer behavior in your category.
positioning, channel mix, and a phased roadmap with budgets.
a clear plan and HQ summary, ready to execute (with us or your team).
Strategy is the spine that runs through every stage — from your free audit and first project to a full end-to-end go-to-market. Many clients start here; others start with a small project and add strategy once they see early traction.
For a foreign industrial manufacturer entering Japan, a focused entry and growth plan helped grow online sales roughly 2.5× over three years.
10+ years supporting foreign companies in Japan · 65% of our clients are foreign companies.
Typically a few weeks, depending on scope. You get a clear, costed roadmap you can act on immediately — not a year-long study.
Not always. You can start with a small project to learn fast, then formalize strategy once you have early signals. We'll advise on the right sequence for your situation.
Yes. We deliver an HQ-ready summary with budgets and expected outcomes, in English, so you can secure internal sign-off.