Export Bridge Japan helps companies export goods and services to the Japanese market.

Why should I consider Japan as a priority target export market? Japan is the world's second largest economy - sophisticated and disciplined in the way products are marketed, all of which facilitates controlled growth activity.

Does it take a long time to develop business in Japan? It's true that Japanese business executives plan for long term relationships and therefore study each new business opportunity thoroughly. Your proven competitive advantage, uniqueness, commitment to quality, service, and availability of support data to substantiate these facts will speed progress.

How big is the market opportunity in Japan? Each product market varies, however 127 million consumers, over 45 million dwellings and approximately 1/3 of the world's savings, all influence every product opportunity in Japan.


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Once I appoint an agent can I relax and leave it to them to develop the business? Japan is a dynamic, competitive market and you need to understand your customers market and work with them to continue sales growth. Relationships with your customers and their customers are an essential part of future business growth, change, and business security.

What is the best export distribution strategy for Japan? Using an agent or agents as close to the end user as possible, sale of license, joint venture or establishing your own managed business are all possibilities depending on circumstances.


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Are there any short cuts to developing long term business in Japan? The shortest path is to be thoroughly prepared, develop a clear understanding of your distribution chain and challenges, then support your efforts by regular market presence.

I know someone who has a Japanese associate who can send our product details to someone they know, will this work? People do win lotteries all over the world. The more understanding and involvement you forego, the greater the risk of failure. Contact Export Bridge Japan today for the right advice on your Japan export project!