We localize
E-commerce shops
for Japan.

Native-level Japanese online shop creation, logistics help and ongoing support for emerging e-commerce brands.

What we do

+ Build Japanese e-commerce shops

Launch a fully localized e-commerce shop for the Japanese market.

We’ll design and build a Shopify shop for your business that maintains your brand identity while adapting it at a native-level so you can begin selling in Japan.

+ Provide ongoing support for Japan

Maintain your Japanese e-commerce operation in Japan.

We provide you with Japanese market consultation, maintain and update your e-commerce shop, and take care of inbound Japanese inquiries for you.

+ Assist with logistics in Japan

Get support for imports and deliveries in Japan.

We’ll help connect you to an Importer of Record (IOR), select and coordinate with a 3PL provider, and provide ongoing support for inventory and orders.

How We Compare

CAPABILITY TAMKO X FREELANCER TRANSLATION SERVICE DIY
Professional translation
On-brand Japanese copywriting
Shopify expertise
Target culture fluency
Digital ad support
Japanese influencer support
Pricing transparency
Native-level JP & EN team
Strategy & ongoing support

Support Plans

Japanese E-commerce shop + Ongoing Support

For a solid foundation + consulting to sell more in Japan.

✔︎ Shopify store w/ Japanese UI

✔︎ Translation & on-brand copywriting

✔︎ Up to 12 product pages

✔︎ Required legal pages

✔︎ 1-year of Japanese market consulting

✔︎ 1-year of shop maintenance & updates

✔︎ 1-year of inbound inquiry support

✔︎ Importing & logistics support option

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$10,000

USD. Tax included. 1-year support begins after site is completed, up to 8 hours per month.

Japanese E-commerce shop

For a basic foundation to begin selling in Japan.

✔︎ Shopify store w/ Japanese UI

✔︎ Translation & on-brand copywriting

✔︎ Up to 12 product pages

✔︎ Required legal pages

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$5,000

USD. Tax included.

Custom Packages

For larger-scale projects or ongoing multi-channel support for Japan.

✔︎ Brand localization

✔︎ E-commerce

✔︎ Paid media

✔︎ Strategy & consulting

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Reviews

“Your expertise in the Japanese market and the support you provided were invaluable in helping us showcase our brand effectively in Japan.

We truly appreciate the seamless collaboration with your team.”

Group Director of Content & Digital Marketing

Who we are

TAMKO X helps emerging e-commerce brands navigate culture and sell in Japan.

With over 30 years of Japanese market experience, we are your localization partner for Japan, working with native Japanese-market specialists to help with cultural navigation, online shop setup, logistics, and more.

Why Us

✔︎ Proven
track record in Japan

Clients trust us because our Group has helped 150 publicly traded clients in Japan over 30+ years.

✔︎ Communication-focused

More than translating, we get your message across natively while maintaining brand consistency.

✔︎ Bilingual expertise

Our project communication is in fluent English and our output is done by native Japanese-speaking specialists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Translation involves changing text from one language to another.

    Localization is the process of modifying texts and visuals for an audience in a different country or culture.

    Localization is more complex than translation because it involves in-depth knowledge of the target country and culture in order to adapt material so that the meaning is kept and the message achieves the desired impact.

  • With native English team members who understand your message and brand, and professional Japanese experts who understand the target, we can properly focus on localizing the message rather than just directly translating the text.

    Japanese has 3 writing systems: hiragana (ひらがな), katakana(カタカナ), and kanji(漢字). The combination of these a word is spelled with and their frequency in a sentence can change what the target customer feels. This is just one of the many factors we consider when localizing.

    Even if a translation is 100% accurate, the impression of the brand/product and the motivation to purchase will be affected. This means everything on an e-commerce site and in marketing. We help our clients navigate this.

  • Client communication is handled by native-level English project managers.

    All Japanese-language deliverables are done by native-level Japanese professionals with experience working on fully domestic projects in Japan.

    Unlike other service providers, we don’t utilize non-native English or second-language Japanese speakers.

  • Yes. Both starter packages are designed to give you a properly localized foundation to sell in Japan. We have a wide range of capabilities and are able to grow with you.

  • For our Localized Site package, we charge 50% upfront, 50% on delivery. For our Localized Site + Ongoing Support package, we charge 50% upfront, 50% at the midpoint.

    We accept wire transfers, local bank transfers, and credit card payments (3% processing fee). Billing is done in USD.