How we help you succeed in Japan.

Japan Market Entry & Growth

For companies entering Japan

You've decided Japan is a priority. Maybe you've already set up a K.K., or you're still evaluating. Either way, you need someone who understands the ground — not just the market data, but the relationships, the timing, and the things that don't show up in research reports.

What we deliver:

• Market validation — Is your product ready for Japan, or does it need adaptation? We'll tell you honestly, before you spend months finding out the hard way.
• Partner acquisition — We find and help you secure the right distribution, technology, and strategic partners. We built DAZN's partnership network in Japan from scratch — Docomo, Amazon, Apple, AU, and the Japan Cable TV Association.
• Go-to-market execution — Pricing, positioning, channel strategy, and launch planning adapted for the realities of the Japan market.
• Proof of concept — Before you commit to a full launch, we run a PoC to validate demand and operational feasibility. If it fails, you've saved a fortune. If it succeeds, you move forward with confidence.

For companies already in Japan

Your Japan operation isn't performing. Revenue is below expectations, your local team is struggling, or your product isn't resonating with Japanese consumers. We diagnose what's actually wrong and fix it.

What we deliver:

• Operational diagnosis — What's really going wrong vs. what the reports say. We talk to your teams, your partners, and your customers.
• Product-market fit adjustment — What needs to change for the Japan market. Sometimes it's pricing. Sometimes it's positioning. Sometimes it's the product itself.
• Team and process optimization — How to make your local team more effective without replacing them.
• Partnership evaluation — Are your current partners the right ones? We'll assess honestly and help restructure if needed.

AI/ML Business Integration

Everyone knows they should "use AI." Few know where to start, what to prioritize, or how to avoid wasting money on tools that don't deliver. We cut through the noise.

What we deliver:

• AI opportunity assessment — Where in your business will AI actually make a measurable difference? We identify the 2-3 highest-ROI applications, not a wish list of 20.
• Working proof of concept — We build a real PoC for your top use case using your data and your workflow. Not a polished demo — an honest test that tells you whether this works for your business.
• Cost optimization — Already using AI? We help you reduce costs while maintaining or improving output quality through fine-tuning, model selection, and architecture optimization.
• Transition planning — Tailored to your risk appetite. Fast-and-iterative if you want speed and accept that you may rebuild in 6 months. Stable-and-solid if you want a foundation that lasts as the technology evolves.