05 / BUSINESS CHALLENGE

Enter Japan

Diagnose differences in comparison, trust, buying process and media—not language alone.

DIAGNOSETESTSCALE

STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES

Three questions before choosing tactics.

Research local search, trust requirements and competitors to rebuild the value proposition.

01

Use market language

Use how Japanese buyers actually search, not HQ terminology.

02

Localize trust

Adapt company proof, support and buying conventions.

03

Validate narrowly

Learn from one segment, region and proposition first.

90-DAY ROADMAP

Test for 90 days. Then decide where to invest.

Localization · Media · SEO · Web

00—30

Market fit

Study demand, competitors, buying and trust.

31—60

Local proposition

Build localized bilingual journeys.

61—90

Focused launch

Test media and messages in a focused scope.

DECISION METRICS

Metrics for decisions

Qualified Japan LeadLocal CVRNon-brand DemandSales Acceptance

NEXT MOVE

Clarify the challenge and the right first move.

Discuss the challenge