I’m based in Tokyo and work with overseas companies sourcing products from Japan.
One challenge I’ve noticed is that many excellent Japanese suppliers are difficult to find from overseas due to language barriers and limited international experience.
What Japanese products are you looking for, and what’s been your biggest challenge when sourcing from Japan?
I’ve been working with international brands and businesses interested in the Japanese market, and I’ve noticed that Japan remains a very attractive opportunity for many consumer brands — but it can also be challenging to navigate.
Consumer behavior, localization, regulations, distribution channels, and marketing strategies often work differently here than in other markets.
If Japan is on your radar, I’d love to hear about your brand and exchange ideas or experiences.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how international consumer brands and DTC businesses view the Japanese market.
Japan remains one of the world’s largest consumer markets, but it can also be challenging due to differences in consumer behavior, localization, regulations, distribution channels, and marketing.
If you run a consumer brand and have ever considered selling products in Japan, I’d genuinely love to hear about your experience, ideas, or concerns.
What attracts you to the Japanese market, and what has stopped you from entering so far? 😊
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about helping people from all over the world enter the Japanese market.
If you’ve ever wanted to do business in Japan, sell products here, or expand your company into Japan, let me know. I’d genuinely love to hear what you’re working on and see if I can help.
No sales pitch — just curious and happy to connect with people interested in Japan. 😊
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about helping people from all over the world enter the Japanese market.
I work as an international marketing consultant in Japan.
If you’ve ever wanted to do business in Japan, sell products here, or expand your company into Japan, let me know. I’d genuinely love to hear what you’re working on and see if I can help.
No sales pitch — just curious and happy to connect with people interested in Japan. 😊
I’m really happy to see overseas brands successfully exhibiting in Japan. Today, I came to Tokyo Big Sight to see the results of my work! 🥳
I’ve been researching international expansion into Japan and noticed that many companies struggle with localization, distribution, and marketing.
For those who have entered the Japanese market, what were the biggest challenges you faced?
I’d also be interested in hearing success stories and lessons learned.