We exist because
Japan is too good
to give up on.
Too many great overseas brands decide Japan is too complex, too slow, or too expensive — before they've had a proper look. Japan Market Gateway was built to change that calculation.
Founded in Japan, built for
the gap.
Japan Market Gateway grew out of a recurring observation: overseas brands with genuinely good products kept hitting the same walls when they tried to enter Japan. The regulatory process was opaque, logistics partners required a Japanese entity, and most consultants either didn’t know the e-commerce side or didn’t know the compliance side — rarely both.
Our founders built JMG to be the single partner that holds both sides together — the legal and logistical infrastructure of Japan entry, and the market-side knowledge needed to make a brand succeed once it arrives.
We’re based in Suwa, Nagano — away from the noise of Tokyo — which gives us a practical, operational perspective on how Japan actually works for consumer brands trying to build long-term presence.
Make Japan entry structured,
transparent, and within reach.
We believe Japan is one of the world’s most rewarding consumer markets for brands that approach it correctly. Our job is to handle everything that makes “correctly” possible.
The principles that
shape how we work.
Transparency before commitment
We tell you what’s possible and what isn’t before you pay for anything beyond a Feasibility Report.
Infrastructure, not advice
We’re an operational partner, not a consultant. We build and run the actual infrastructure that makes Japan entry work.
Japan-first everything
Everything we build is designed specifically for Japan, not adapted from somewhere else. Our team lives here.
Long-term partnership
We win when your Japan business grows. Building retainer relationships designed to scale with you over years, not quarters.
Compliance is non-negotiable
Japan’s regulatory environment is strict and unforgiving. We never cut corners — not to move faster, not to save money.
Clarity over complexity
Our pricing is public. Our process is documented. Our timelines are honest. Japan entry should feel manageable.
Japan-based.
Operationally fluent.
Operations Team
Logistics & FulfillmentOur operations team manages inbound shipments, customs clearance, warehousing, and domestic fulfillment. Built on years of import experience across diverse product categories.
Compliance Team
Regulatory & FeasibilitySpecialists in Japanese import regulations across food, supplements, cosmetics, and electronics. Leads all feasibility assessments and MHLW documentation.
Ready to work with
our team?
Start with a free 30-minute call. We’ll assess your product, your category, and your timeline — and give you a straight answer on what Japan entry looks like for your brand.