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Insights on Launching in Japan

Practical guides on Japanese SEO, bilingual web design, market entry, and getting your brand visible in Japan — written by the MOCHIRON team in Beppu.

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Japanese web design process — bilingual website mockups on a desk in a Tokyo agency

Web Design·7 min read

English Web Design Services in Japan: What Foreign Companies Should Expect

Planning your Japan digital presence? Here is what the process actually looks like — timelines, costs, domain setup, and what makes a Japan-ready website different from your home market site.

July 15, 2025Read article →

Japanese consumer researching foreign brand website on smartphone in Tokyo

Market Entry·5 min

Why Japanese Customers Won't Buy From an English-Only Website

Trust is the currency of Japanese commerce. We explain the cultural and practical reasons why English-only sites fail to convert Japanese buyers — and what you can do about it.

June 28, 2025Read →

International business exhibition in Japan with branded booth and Japanese signage

Events·4 min

Coming to Japan for a Trade Show? Build an Event Website First

Your booth presence is stronger when Japanese attendees can look you up beforehand. Learn how a simple 1–3 page site dramatically improves your event ROI.

June 10, 2025Read →

SEO analytics dashboard comparing Japan Google search results with English search results

SEO in Japan·8 min

Japanese SEO vs Western SEO: 7 Differences That Cost You Traffic

Copying your Western SEO strategy into Japan will not work. From Yahoo! Japan to character-based keywords, these seven differences explain why — and what to do instead.

May 20, 2025Read →

ChatGPT interface showing brand recommendation for Japan market query on laptop screen

SEO in Japan·6 min

GEO & AEO: Getting Your Brand Recommended by ChatGPT in Japan

AI answer engines are changing how buyers discover foreign brands in Japan. Here is how to structure your content so ChatGPT and Perplexity recommend you.

May 5, 2025Read →

Domain name comparison chart showing .jp versus .com for Japan business websites

Web Design·4 min

.jp vs .com: Which Domain Should Your Japan Site Use?

The domain question every foreign company asks. We break down the trust, SEO, and registration differences so you can make the right call for your Japan launch.

April 18, 2025Read →