Japan Market Entry Specialists

Your Go-To-Market
Partner for Japan.

We help foreign companies successfully enter and grow in the Japanese market — from GTM strategy and localised marketing to sales execution and brand building.

Services

End-to-end support
for your Japan strategy.

02
Marketing Consulting

Market analysis, competitive research, and full marketing strategy design tailored to your Japan entry goals. We turn insights into actionable roadmaps.

03
Digital Marketing & Advertising

From search and social to programmatic and influencer marketing — we run Japan-specific digital campaigns that drive awareness and conversions in the local market.

04
E-Commerce Japan

Launch and optimise your e-commerce presence in Japan across platforms like Rakuten, Amazon Japan, and your own D2C channel. Full setup to ongoing operations.

05
Brand Localisation

Adapt your global brand identity for the Japanese market — from messaging and visual identity to tone of voice and cultural alignment.

06
Events & Activations

Product launches, trade shows, and experiential events in Japan. We manage end-to-end event strategy and execution to maximise local impact.

Japan Market Entry

How we bring your
business to Japan.

Market Research & Opportunity Analysis

Deep-dive research into the Japanese market landscape, consumer segments, competitors, and regulatory environment to identify your optimal entry point.

Japan-Specific GTM Strategy

Custom strategy covering pricing, channel selection, partnership approach, and localised messaging designed for Japanese buyers and decision-makers.

Marketing & Sales Execution

Full execution of your Japan marketing and sales plan — from digital campaigns and content creation to sales enablement and channel development.

Ongoing Optimisation & Reporting

Continuous performance monitoring, data-driven optimisation, and transparent reporting to ensure your Japan operations scale effectively.

Our GTM Process
01
Discovery
Initial consultation — understanding your business, goals, and Japan market ambitions.
02
Research & Strategy
Market analysis and bespoke GTM strategy development for Japan.
03
Launch
Coordinated execution of marketing, sales, and brand activities in Japan.
04
Scale
Ongoing optimisation and growth support to build lasting market presence.
Ryoya Hamada - CEO GRIP Inc.
Ryoya Hamada
Representative Director & CEO
CEO Profile
Joined Fujitsu Limited as a new graduate. Led DX promotion and new business strategy projects for Japan's largest logistics, maritime shipping, and top-5 general trading companies.
Founded GRIP Inc. in 2024. Provides end-to-end digital marketing strategy and execution support for major corporations, startups, and international companies entering Japan.
Contact

Let's talk
about Japan.

Tell us about your Japan market ambitions. We'll get back to you within 2 business days.

Enquiries Welcome

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GRIP Inc. — Japan Market Entry & Business Support Services

GRIP Inc. is a Tokyo-based consulting firm helping foreign companies enter and grow in the Japanese market. Whether you are looking to enter the Japanese market, develop a Japan market entry strategy, understand Japan consumer behavior, or explore opportunities in the Japan market, we provide end-to-end support. We assist with doing business in Japan, Japan company registration for foreigners, business visa requirements, and choosing between a subsidiary vs branch structure in Japan. Our Japan market entry consulting and Japan business consulting services connect you with the right distributors, business partners, and marketing agencies in Japan. We run digital marketing campaigns in Japan, advertising in Japan, SEO Japan, social media marketing Japan, and influencer marketing Japan. We also support talent acquisition: hire employees in Japan, hire engineers in Japan, hire IT engineers Japan, and outsourcing engineers Japan. From Japan expansion consulting to ongoing Japan business support, GRIP is your trusted partner for Japan entry support services.