Japanese SEO
What SEO services cost in Japan, the agency vs freelance vs hybrid decision, how to vet a provider when you can't read the deliverables, and the red flags that translate into any language.
Localization
The operational side of localization for the Japanese market: choosing between agencies, freelancers and platforms, running in-country review, term base governance, realistic costs and a standing content pipeline.
Marketing
A channel-by-channel guide to digital marketing in Japan: paid and organic search, LINE, social and video — with a first-year budget allocation and measurement notes for foreign companies.
Market Entry
What actually changed in October 2025: the Business Manager visa's new ¥30 million capital rule, language and staffing requirements, incorporation steps and costs, and the realistic paths for foreign founders in 2026.
Market Entry
A practical framework for entering Japan: assessing fit, choosing between cross-border, distributor, partner and subsidiary modes, matching localization depth to stage, and sequencing an 18-24 month go-to-market.
Marketing
How SEO works in Japan: the Google/Yahoo! JAPAN landscape, keyword research across kanji, katakana and hiragana, what Japanese content needs to rank, technical specifics and link building that actually works.
Market Entry
A practical guide to doing business in Japan: how decisions really get made, KK vs GK incorporation costs and timelines, visas, hiring, banking and taxes, and a staged entry plan that avoids overcommitting.
Localization
Why translation alone fails in Japan and what real Japanese localization involves: the three-scripts problem, trust architecture, tone and keigo, workflow tiers, tooling and how to measure ROI.
Market Entry
How to sell to Japanese customers in 2026: marketplace strategy (Amazon Japan vs Rakuten), payments and points ecosystems, service expectations, B2B selling and a phased entry sequence for foreign companies.
Marketing
How marketing in Japan actually works in 2026: consumer behavior, the Google/Yahoo/LINE landscape, the four channel pillars, localization, common mistakes and a practical 90-day roadmap for foreign companies.