Who These Services Are For
These services are designed for:
- Overseas manufacturers
- B2B exporters
- Industrial product companies
- Foreign companies exploring Japan
- Founders or managers considering Japan entry
- Teams that need Japan-side business communication support
They are most useful when your company needs to understand Japan before committing to larger costs, procedures, or long-term arrangements.
You can start small. The first inquiry is used to confirm fit, scope, expected output, timing, and fee before any paid work begins.
Japan Entry Consultation
Purpose
Clarify your current Japan entry questions and identify practical next steps.
Best For
- Companies considering Japan for the first time
- Founders or managers unsure how to begin
- Teams comparing Japan entry options
- Companies that need a structured first discussion before commissioning research
What We Cover
- Your business and Japan entry goals
- Current questions and constraints
- Possible entry options
- Initial business, communication, and documentation issues
- Recommended next steps
Deliverables
- 60-minute online consultation
- Key issue list
- Summary memo
- Recommended next actions
Best First Step If
- You are not sure where to begin.
- You need to organize your questions.
- You want to decide whether deeper research is necessary.
Japan Market Entry Research Memo
Purpose
Provide a practical first view of the Japanese market, possible entry options, open issues, and recommended next actions.
Best For
- Companies deciding whether Japan is worth pursuing
- Manufacturers preparing early market entry discussions
- Teams that need a practical first view of the Japanese market
- Companies that need a document to discuss internally
What We Cover
- Market overview
- Competitor or customer candidate research
- Entry option notes
- Initial risks and open questions
- Practical action roadmap
- Questions that may require specialist confirmation
Deliverables
- Japan market research memo
- Competitor or customer candidate summary
- Risk and open issue list
- 30-90 day action roadmap
Best First Step If
- You need more than a meeting.
- You want a written research memo.
- You need internal material for management discussion.
B2B Business Communication Support
Purpose
Help overseas companies prepare clearer communication for Japanese buyers, suppliers, distributors, or partners.
Best For
- Companies contacting Japanese buyers, suppliers, or partners
- Teams preparing a first business email
- Manufacturers that need clearer technical or commercial communication
- Companies that need to avoid unclear or incomplete first contact
What We Cover
- Business email structure
- Inquiry checklist
- Meeting preparation
- Proposal outline
- Follow-up wording
- Missing information and next questions
Deliverables
- Business email draft
- Inquiry checklist
- Meeting preparation memo
- Follow-up message draft
Best First Step If
- You are preparing to contact Japanese companies.
- You need to explain technical or commercial information clearly.
- You want your first message to look serious and organized.
Trade Sales Communication and Document Support
Purpose
Organize trade-related communication, commercial terms, shipping document questions, and next actions.
Best For
- Exporters
- Manufacturing companies
- B2B companies managing shipment, inquiry, or document communication
- Companies that need to separate confirmed points from open issues
What We Cover
- Inquiry information
- Shipping document check points
- Trade communication issues
- Missing information
- Recommended next questions
- Commercial terms and responsibility points that require confirmation
Deliverables
- Inquiry checklist
- Shipping document check points
- Issue summary
- Missing information list
- Recommended next questions
Best First Step If
- Your trade communication is becoming complicated.
- The Japanese side is asking for more details.
- You need to clarify what is confirmed, missing, or risky.
Japan Visit Coordination and On-site Business Accompaniment
Purpose
Support overseas companies during Japan business trips by organizing day-of movement, meeting context, communication, and practical next steps.
Best For
- Overseas manufacturers or B2B companies visiting Japan
- Teams meeting distributors, partners, suppliers, or customers
- Visitors attending trade shows, factory visits, or business meetings
- Companies that need Japan-side coordination during a trip
What We Cover
- Visit schedule and day-of route coordination
- Meeting preparation and context review
- Business communication support during visits
- Accompaniment to business meetings, trade shows, or site visits
- Practical coordination for non-confidential private visits when appropriate
- Post-visit issue list and next actions
Deliverables
- Visit coordination plan
- On-site accompaniment
- Meeting and communication support
- Practical next-action memo
Fee Approach
- Typical full-day day rate starts from JPY 90,000 plus actual travel and related expenses.
- Half-day support may start from JPY 50,000 depending on scope.
- Longer days, weekends, early-morning, late-night, or travel-heavy schedules may require a higher day rate or additional hourly fee.
- Transportation, accommodation, meals during accompaniment, venue fees, ticket fees, and other actual expenses are charged separately or paid directly by the client.
- Scope, schedule, expenses, and payment terms are confirmed individually before work begins.
Scope Note
This is business visit coordination and on-site accompaniment support. It is not a packaged travel product, travel agency service, or formal legal, tax, immigration, customs, or licensing advice. Travel, accommodation, and private reservations should generally be booked or paid directly by the client unless a suitable handling method is confirmed.
Best First Step If
- You already have Japan visit dates or target cities.
- You plan to meet Japanese companies and need local coordination.
- You need help making the day practical, realistic, and business-focused.
Monthly Business Support
Purpose
Provide ongoing Japan-side support for research, communication, documentation, and action tracking.
Best For
- Companies that need ongoing Japan-side support
- Teams that want continuous research, documentation, and communication assistance
- Companies that are actively exploring or developing Japan
What We Cover
- Monthly consultation
- Ongoing research
- Business document drafts
- Action item tracking
- Issue tracking
- Preparation for specialist coordination when needed
Deliverables
- Monthly summary
- Research notes
- Draft documents
- Action item list
- Issue tracker
Best First Step If
- Your company needs continuous Japan-side support.
- You have multiple open issues or ongoing communication.
- You want a structured monthly rhythm.
How to Choose
Start with Japan Entry Consultation if:
- Your questions are still broad.
- You want to clarify where to begin.
- You need a practical first discussion.
Start with Japan Market Entry Research Memo if:
- You need written material.
- You want to evaluate Japan internally.
- You need a 30-90 day action roadmap.
Start with B2B Business Communication Support if:
- You already know who you want to contact.
- You need better email, meeting, or follow-up materials.
Start with Trade Sales Communication and Document Support if:
- The issue involves inquiry details, commercial terms, shipping documents, or trade communication.
Start with Japan Visit Coordination and On-site Business Accompaniment if:
- Your team will visit Japan and needs meeting accompaniment, route coordination, or day-of business communication support.
Start with Monthly Business Support if:
- You need ongoing Japan-side support rather than a one-time project.
If you want to understand the issues before contacting me, these guides are useful starting points:
The first reply is more useful when the initial inquiry includes enough business context.
If possible, include:
- Company name and country
- Website or public company information
- Product or service
- Target customer or industry in Japan
- Japan visit dates, cities, or meeting schedule if visit support is needed
- Current Japan entry stage
- Main question you want to clarify
- Desired timeline
- Preferred meeting time zone
If you are not sure which service fits, describe the business question first. I can suggest whether the better first step is a consultation, research memo, communication review, trade sales support, or another specialist.
Send an inquiry
Common Questions
No. If you explain your current Japan-related question, I can suggest whether the first step should be a consultation, research memo, communication review, trade sales support, or specialist confirmation.
Can you help before we establish a Japanese company?
Yes. Much of the work is designed for the stage before company formation, when the company needs to understand the market, prepare communication, compare entry routes, and decide what to do next.
Do you replace lawyers, tax advisors, customs brokers, or other specialists?
No. I help organize business questions, missing information, communication, and next steps. Formal legal, tax, customs, banking, immigration, certification, or licensing decisions should be confirmed with the appropriate specialist or institution.
Can you accompany us during a Japan business visit?
Yes, if the scope fits. I can support business visit planning, day-of coordination, meeting accompaniment, and practical follow-up. This is business coordination and communication support, not a packaged travel product or travel agency service. Day rates, actual expenses, schedule, and payment terms are confirmed individually before work begins.
Is there a public checkout or automatic booking?
No. The first step is an inquiry. Scope, fit, fee, payment method, cancellation, and delivery timing are confirmed individually before any paid work begins.
What Is Not Included
These services do not replace licensed professional advice or formal decisions in areas such as:
- Legal representation
- Immigration procedures
- Tax filing or tax advice
- Customs declaration
- Banking decisions
- Certification approval
- License or permit approval
When those issues appear, the work is to identify the issue clearly and coordinate the next specialist step.
Compliance Note
At this stage, services focus on business research, market entry preparation, B2B communication, trade sales support, and AI-assisted documentation.
Formal legal, immigration, tax, customs, banking, certification, or licensing decisions should be confirmed with the appropriate specialist or institution.