Japan Retail Expeditions
You could spend a decade waiting for the right information to be available online, or you could come here and see the market in action for yourself. Learn in a weekend if Japan is right for your business. Come see how things work for yourself with the help of a bilingual market expert. Spend time with Paul and get a taste for:
Consumer Expectations
Learn from a market where quality, presentation, packaging, promotion methods and service are non-negotiable.
Category Depth
Discover how even niche categories are built out with incredible variety and precision.
Japanese Retail Landscape
Japan leads in merchandising, store formats, and in-store tech you won’t see elsewhere.
Product Innovation
See how brands localize flavors, packaging, and formats to match Japanese consumer preferences.
Japanese Retail Landscape
Japan leads in merchandising, store formats, and in-store tech you won’t see elsewhere.
Product Innovation
See how brands localize flavors, packaging, and formats to match Japanese consumer preferences.
Shelf Discipline
(or lack thereof)
Omnichannel Integration
Explore how physical and digital retail are merging in real-world, practical ways.
Competitive Intelligence
Spot how global and local competitors are positioning and pricing in Japan’s mature market.
An expert-led market tour is an indispensible way to quickly assess Japan market compatibility.
In-depth analysis of your market category: food service, frozen, snack, and more.
Multi-day tours curated to your niche
Wholesaler seminars & customized education