Don't Let Your Strategy Stay on Paper. Break the "Trust Barrier" and Enter Real Negotiations.
A strategy only creates value once you are in front of the right buyers.
Many brands fail in Japan not because of poor products, but because they die in the "Last Mile": unable to identify key decision-makers, unable to follow up fluently in Japanese, or simply being ignored due to a lack of local credibility.
J-Mapping™ is not a list; it is your Local Front Line. We take the weaponry you built in J-Launch™ and carry your brand directly into the meeting rooms of Loft, Hands, and top-tier distributors.
Here is a deep dive into the connection services we execute for you:
1. Strategic Distributor Matching
We don't provide "Yellow Pages" style lists. We provide curated connections.
Precision Targeting (3-5 Targets): Based on your product profile (from the Premium stage), we strictly verify and shortlist 3-5 ideal distributors with proven track records in your specific category.
Network Connection: Japanese business runs on "Introductions." Leveraging our local network, we ensure your proposal is delivered through "trusted commercial channels," positioning your brand as a vetted opportunity rather than spam.
2. Retail Entry Facilitation
Challenge the high walls of Japanese retail directly.
Meeting Facilitation: We represent you in submitting your Japanese Pitch Deck and physical samples to the procurement departments or Selection Committees of target channels (e.g., Loft, Tokyu Hands, Yodobashi).
Process Management: The review process in Japan is long and bureaucratic. Our Tokyo team tracks every step, ensuring your brand remains active in the buyer's pipeline.
3. Buyer Intelligence Reporting
This is the most valuable asset in market testing.
Unfiltered Evaluation: We bring back the real voice of the buyer.
“Is the price competitive?”
“Does the packaging fit the shelf logic?”
“What is the real reason for rejection?”
Obtaining this intelligence from frontline decision-makers is critical for refining your strategy and closing future deals.
4. Local Representation
Your Tokyo Extension: For the duration of the engagement, we act as your local office. All phone calls, email clarifications, and initial business etiquette are handled by our bilingual team, eliminating trust erosion caused by language barriers.
Why J-Mapping™?
Accelerate Entry: Skip months of cold calling and jump straight to the opportunity of negotiation.
Verify Partners: Ensure the distributors you connect with are a strategic fit for your brand, not just random traders.
Real Market Feedback: Stop guessing the market reaction; start hearing directly from the buyers.
(Prerequisite: This service is exclusively available to clients who have completed J-Market™ Premium and J-Launch™. Without the right strategy and assets, business development is ineffective.)