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ACCESS TO THE JAPANESE MARKET • SOFT LANDING • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Japan: direct access to one of the world's most advanced and demanding markets.

From International.st We help companies, startups, investors and institutions identify, develop and execute real opportunities in the Japanese market.

We do not offer only analysis or advice. We build and activate opportunities on the ground.

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Why Japan?

Japan is one of the most sophisticated, stable, and technologically advanced markets in the world[cite: 1]. Its high industrial capacity and exacting quality standards make it a strategic destination for companies competing on value, innovation, and differentiation.

Concentrates its economic activity in major hubs:

 1. Tokyo and the Kanto region

 2. Tokyo and Kansai

 3. Nagoya and Chubu

 4. Fukuoka and Kyushu

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Key Highlights 

A market of scale, value and opportunities

EU–Japan Economic Agreement

An economic framework that reduces tariff barriers and substantially facilitates the entry of European companies.

Alta Necesidad de Importación

Structural need for reliable international suppliers of advanced technology, consumer goods, energy, and food.

4th World Economy

A global benchmark in industry, technology, investment, research, and sophisticated consumption, with over 120 million consumers.

More than 120 Million consumers

A highly urbanized, concentrated market with high demands for quality, safety and service.

From opportunity to on-the-ground execution

Entering Japan requires preparation, a local presence, cultural adaptation, and regulatory knowledge. INTERNATIONAL.ST acts as a link between each company's capabilities and real opportunities within the Japanese ecosystem.


Our model combines:

Market intelligence
Partner identification
Access to decision-makers
Commercial activation
Local support
Opportunity tracking and development
What we can do for your company in Japan

From identifying the opportunity to its full execution

We assess the real potential of your company, product, or technology in Japan.

Includes:

  • Market and segmentation analysis.
  • Competitive benchmarking.
  • Identification of regulatory barriers.
  • Study of entry channels.
  • Price analysis and positioning.
  • Selection of priority regions and actors.
  • Design of a 30-60-90 day entry strategy.

The methodology combines Japanese public sources, sector information, and analysis of

competition and direct research with local actors.

We identify, analyze, and preselect Japanese organizations that fit.

commercial or strategic.

We can work on:

  • Importers.
  • Distributors.
  • Retailers.
  • Corporations.
  • Manufacturers.
  • Technology integrators.
  • Industrial partners.
  • Investors.
  • Universities.
  • Research centers.
  • Public and private institutions.

The goal is not to generate a contact list but to build a qualified pipeline

of opportunities.

We design commercial agendas with Japanese companies previously analyzed.

The service may include:

  • Identification of interlocutors.
  • Qualification of interest.
  • Preparation of materials.
  • Cultural and commercial briefing.
  • Organization of meetings.
  • Interpretation.
  • On-site accompaniment.
  • Elaboration of conclusions.
  • Follow-up.


Our approach prioritizes meetings with real potential to become:

  • Distribution agreements.
  • Pilot projects.
  • Proof-of-concept tests.
  • Technology partnerships.
  • Joint ventures.
  • Industrial agreements.
  • Investment processes.

We accompany companies that need to establish a progressive or permanent presence in Japan.

permanent in Japan.


We can support in:

  • Company incorporation.
  • Office opening.
  • Search for legal and accounting partners.
  • Taxation and compliance.
  • Local hiring.
  • Visas.
  • Banking.
  • Location of operations.
  • Regulatory support.
  • Process adaptation.

This helps reduce entry risk and accelerate the go-live of the

activity.

We design and execute commercial actions related to:

  • Fairs and exhibitions.
  • Direct missions.
  • Inbound missions.
  • Sector events.
  • Technical days.
  • Product demonstrations.
  • Corporate meetings.
  • Institutional programs.
  • Visits to industrial and technological ecosystems.

Participation in a fair or mission is integrated into a broader strategy of

preparation, opportunity capture and follow-up.

We adapt the value proposition and marketing materials to the Japanese context.

Includes:

  • Brand adaptation.
  • Translation and localization.
  • Sales presentations.
  • Web and content.
  • Social networks.
  • Video and audiovisual production.
  • Media relations.
  • Collaborations with opinion leaders.
  • Sector campaigns.
  • Cultural narrative.

In Japan, the way of presenting a solution directly influences its credibility.

credibility and acceptance.

We help companies, startups, projects and institutions connect with investors and

Japanese corporations.

We work on:

  • Preparation of the investment deck.
  • Adaptation of the message to the Japanese investor.
  • Identification of funds and corporates.
  • Qualified introductions.
  • Preparation of meetings.
  • Negotiation support.
  • Due diligence support.
  • Alliance structuring.
  • Soft landing after investment.

The local network used in reference documents demonstrates experience in

financing ecosystems, venture capital, corporate venture, startups and relationships

with Japanese investors.

What sets INTERNATIONAL.ST apart
Real Local Presence

We operate with our own bilingual team and a corporate structure registered in Tokyo (Shibuya), with operational coverage across the entire country.

Multidisciplinary Network

We integrate capabilities in business development, technology (AI, Web3), audiovisual production, and legal-fiscal matters.

Execution Capability

We do not limit ourselves to delivering reports: we schedule meetings, support negotiations, and close deals.

Structured Follow-up

Total control of opportunities through the CRM pipeline, clear milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Tailored to each type of organization

Japan does not offer a single entry path. We design the right route for your objectives.

Empresas & Tech

  • Artificial intelligence.
  • Automation.
  • Cybersecurity.
  • Blockchain.
  • Fintech.
  • IoT.
  • Robotics.
  • Enterprise software.
  • Digital transformation.
  • Immersive technologies.
  • Industry 4.0.


Opportunities can materialize through pilots, licenses, distribution

technology, integration, investment or joint ventures.


Startups & Scaleups

  • Market validation.
  • Corporate partnerships.
  • Proof-of-concept tests.
  • Access to incubators.
  • Access to innovation programs.
  • Investment fundraising.
  • Technological internationalization.
  • Commercial implantation.

The network under review maintains relationships with incubators, corporations, funds,

public programs and startup ecosystems in Tokyo and Nagoya.


Investors

  • Startups
  • Technology.
  • Deeptech.
  • Gaming.
  • Biotech.
  • Renewables.
  • Infrastructure.
  • Industrial projects.
  • Coinvestment operations.
  • Fund collaborations.

We also support Japanese investors seeking opportunities in Spain, Europe and other international markets.


Corporations

  • Technologies.
  • Providers.
  • Startups
  • Industrial partners.
  • New markets.
  • Investment opportunities.
  • Open innovation solutions.
  • Research and development projects.


Institutions and ecosystems

  • Regions.
  • Development agencies.
  • Universities.
  • Clusters.
  • Technology centers.
  • Chambers of commerce.
  • Science parks.
  • Entrepreneurship ecosystems.


Sectors with greatest potential

Priority areas for collaboration

Artificial intelligence and technology

Creative industries
Deeptech & Fintech​

Gaming and entertainment

Blockchain & Web3​


Biotechnology and health

Aerospace
Renewable Energy & Green Hydrogen
Education and Human Resources
PropTech  
Agri-food
Media and audiovisual production
Our Operational Network in Japan

We have more than 8 years of cross-border activity in Japan, various registered entities, experience with international corporations and market-entry projects, financing, technology, distribution and contents.


Presence in
Tokyo
Coverage in

Nagoya, Osaka, Kioto, Fukuoka y otras regiones.

Bilingual team
Investor Access
Corporate relations
Institutional relations
Regulatory knowledge
Experience in technological development
20 Cents Studio Inc.

Operating entity for branding, strategic localization, marketing, and market entry.

Local Network Operating Entities
SectorSeven Games K.K.

Tech arm, fintech, gaming and investment for commercial matchmaking and capital.

WeSee K.K. (AI Division)

Division focused on automation, CRM systems, business intelligence and infrastructure.

GOD Holdings Inc.

Holding for entertainment, access to creative networks and sector relationships.

Keys to success in Japan

A trust-based market where solid preparation is rewarded and improvisation is penalized.

Why is a local presence essential?

Japanese corporations require formal engagement, on-the-ground credibility, and constant follow-up in their own language.

How do B2B decisions work?

Decisions are built through internal consensus (*Nemawashi*), progressive validation, and various formal interactions.

Is translating the website enough?

No. Localization requires adapting the commercial narrative, materials, and protocol to Japanese cultural sensibilities.

Which sectors have the highest demand?

AI, Deeptech, Gaming, Blockchain, Health/Biotech, Renewables, High-value Agri-Food and Industry 4.0.

How do we ensure confidentiality?

We operate under strictly and legally regulated regulatory and contractual frameworks through our Japanese legal entity.

What is the first step?

Conduct a preliminary assessment of the fit between your solution or product and our team to define the market entry strategy.

Turn Japan into a real opportunity.


Whether you are looking to sell, collaborate, invest, source technology, or establish a local presence, we help you build a tailored strategy.

REQUEST AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT 

INTERNATIONAL.ST does not present Japan as a distant market, but rather as an ecosystem accessible through an on-the-ground operational bridge.

INTERNATIONAL.ST
The bridge to Japan
A 6-phase, results-oriented process

A structured and results-oriented process


Diagnosis

We assess your company's export maturity by analyzing its capabilities, resources and technology offering to determine the real fit.

Market intelligence

We identify priority segments and channels by analyzing competitors, entry barriers and key opportunities and solid.

Selection and validation of contacts

We filter and prioritize key actors according to their decision-making capacity, commercial viability and strategic interest

Activation

We execute market entry by coordinating direct meetings, work agendas, pilot projects and strategic missions.

Follow-up

We guarantee the traceability of every opportunity through systematic monitoring that measures sales pipeline progress.

Scaling

We drive sustainable growth in the country by supporting agreements, direct implementation, or strategic alliances.

Connect your business with the Japanese market.

It combines local presence, direct access to decision-makers, execution capabilities, and ongoing support to minimize your risk.

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Tell us what you're looking for in Japan.

Whether you are looking to sell, collaborate, invest, source technology, or establish yourself in the Japanese market, analyze the viability of your project with our team.

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