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Open your own store in Japan.

  • 01Location & format
  • 02Space search & lease
  • 03Store design & build-out
  • 04Opening & staffing
  • 05Store operations

01

Location & format

/ The right neighbourhood and format for your first store.

/ What you get

  • Shortlist of neighbourhoods that fit your customer
  • Format recommendation: flagship, shop-in-shop or pop-up
  • Rent levels compared across areas

02

Space search & lease

/ The right space, on the right terms.

Billed at cost: Agent fees · Deposit

/ What you get

  • Shortlist of spaces, visited with you
  • Lease negotiation
  • Contract review with local partners

03

Store design & build-out

/ A store that feels like your brand, built to Japanese rules.

Billed at cost: Construction · Fixtures

/ What you get

  • Store concept and layout
  • Local contractors selected and managed
  • Permits and building compliance

04

Opening & staffing

/ A team ready on day one.

Billed at cost: Staff

/ What you get

  • Bilingual store staff recruited
  • Training on your brand and service
  • Opening plan and launch event

05

Store operations

/ A store that sells, connected to your e-commerce.

Billed at cost: POS

/ What you get

  • Point of sale connected to your Shopify store
  • Inventory and replenishment set up
  • Monthly sales report

Third-party costs (ad spend, venue, production, creator fees) are billed at cost, on top of our fee.

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