Are you facing challenges such as wanting to expand your business to Japan but do not know where to start, wanting to establish a legal entity in Japan, or not getting any respones after inquiring? Our Japan business development consulting services provide comprehensive support for business expansion in Japan from the initial consideration stage to closing.

Our Services

Strategic Planning for Expansion

We formulate an entry strategy in accordance with the market environment and laws and regulations. We also provide support in developing a post-entry business plan.

Partner Search and Negotiation Support

We offer comprehensive support, including creating a long list of potential partners (agents, licensees, and local logistics providers etc) that align with the expansion strategy, short-listing them through preliminary research, setting up meetings, and assisting with negotiations up to closing.

Market Trends, Needs, and Regulatory Research

We conduct desk research and interviews with key players in the industry to analyze the current market environment and future outlook. Additionally, we conduct research from various angles through interviews and surveys with potential customers and regulatory investigations in collaboration with lawyers, to gather extensive and highly accurate information.

Japan Site Visit

We arrange and accompany short-term site visits tailored to specific objectives, such as inspecting planned store locations, face-to-face meetings with local partners to understand the market environment.

Japan Legal Entity Establishment Support

In cooperation with local attorneys, we provide support for the establishment of a local entity in accordance with laws and regulations, including support for obtaining licenses according to the nature of the business.

Startup Research

Startups are quick to grasp market and social conditions and develop their businesses at an extremely rapid pace. Whether through open or closed innovation, partnering or investing in Japanese startups can be an effective means of business development. We conduct startup mapping research by utilizing our network of startup communities and venture capitalists.

Case Study

Startup Research

【Background】

The Japanese entity of a global company was exploring new business opportunities and sought to partner with startups. However, they had no prior experience in partnering with startups and were unsure how to proceed.

【Approach】

We listened to the client’s business content and their vision for partnerships, setting targets in terms of fields and stages. We listed relevant startups using not only external databases but also our internal database. Detailed information, including revenue size, was gathered and organized into a report.

【Outcome】

The report was utilized to explore partnership options and to formulate new business development strategies for the future.