Japan Market Entry Support (Business Development)

Expand into Japan with confidence

Strategic business support for companies ready to grow across borders.

Doing business in Japan takes more than translation and plane tickets…

It takes cultural fluency, trusted local networks, and the ability to use systems that don’t always come with instructions. At TokudAw, we help foreign businesses enter the Japanese market with clarity and confidence—combining on-the-ground experience with cross-border insight.

If you're exploring partnerships, conducting market research, or setting up your first branch office, we act as your trusted bridge to Japan.

How we can help

We support companies at every stage of the Japan market journey, whether you’re testing the waters or setting up shop. Our consulting team offers hands-on help with:

●      Market sensing and cultural validation

●      Distribution, partnership, and sales channel research

●      Representation and office setup

●      Legal and registration support

●      Coordination of meetings and translation

●      Business license and Visa guidance

●      Local vendor recommendations

●      Custom research trips and business tours

We work with startups, universities, and SMEs looking for direct access to Japan’s business landscape. Rest assured, we’re your on-the-ground presence, helping you make smart, sustainable moves.

Market Entry Services
Local Representation Distributor + Partner Research Registration + Legal Setup Meeting Coordination + Translation Recruitment Licensing
Acting as your representative office in Japan, we attend meetings, provide updates, and liaise on your behalf. We identify potential partners, schedule introductions, and help assess fit—avoiding costly trial-and-error. From setting up a company to assisting with tax, licensing, and compliance, we help you get things done properly. We handle logistics, translation, and local etiquette—so you can focus on your pitch, not protocol. Applying for a recruitment or staffing license? We guide you through the process, with support on paperwork and compliance.

Case Studies

Biotech Firm

Market Access Support

An Indonesian biotech startup wanted to explore partnerships in Japan. We organized meetings with major pharmaceutical firms and arranged visits to leading universities to support long-term collaboration.

Company Registration

Foreign Entrepreneurs

We supported a foreign business owner in registering their company in Japan, assisting with paperwork, account setup, and licensing for a vehicle leasing service.

OEM Car Parts Export

Middle East Expansion

We helped a client identify opportunities for exporting Japanese-made OEM car parts to Middle Eastern distributors—handling translation, certification, and shipping coordination.

Academic Delegation

Market Understanding Tour

We hosted a Singapore university group researching hiring practices in Japan. The trip included company visits, panels with local HR professionals, and curated cultural experiences to contextualize insights.

Why trust TokudAw?

✓ We know Japan—because we’ve built businesses here.

With over 30 years of combined experience living and working in Japan as non-Japanese professionals, we understand how hard it can be to break in. That’s why we make it easier for you.

✓ We’re local, but think globally.

Headquartered in Tokyo with bilingual staff, we support clients from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.

✓ We bridge the formal and the personal.

From business etiquette to back-channel introductions, we guide you with precision and cultural fluency, so you don’t waste time (or face).

✓ We adapt to your needs.

Some clients need a full market entry plan. Others just need help coordinating one high-stakes meeting. We’re happy to support either.

Let’s talk strategy

Every market entry journey is different. Let us help you find the right one for Japan.