Opening your place in Japan.
Premises, licences, fit-out, staff, suppliers. We handle the machinery. You keep control of your project.
Opening in Japan / 01
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What you get
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Months back, and a book of contacts.
Months saved
The bank wants quotes, the suppliers want to see the premises, the premises need the loan. We run that order for you.
A file that clears
Alcohol, hygiene, fire. Licences decide your opening date, and one mistake pushes it back by weeks.
The right suppliers
They aren't on Google. They're passed on, and we introduce you.
A first team
Where to look, what to offer, and what a Japanese contract actually commits you to.
None of this is impossible. Together, without a network, it costs months.
What we cover
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Everything the Japanese market runs on.
The place
Catchment, competition, footfall. Then the lease read with you, in Japanese: deposit, reikin, exit clauses.
The framework
A Japanese company if that is the right route, then alcohol, hygiene, operating and fire licences.
The people
Hiring your first team, contracts, probation. And the suppliers, from produce to furniture.
Brand and launch
Name, identity, tone, and what a customer sees pushing the door open. Adapted to the market without losing what you are. Then the plan that makes your opening exist.
Take all of it, or only what you're missing. Tell us where you are.
How it works
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Six to twelve months, and a weekly update.
A thirty-minute call
We listen and tell you what is feasible. You leave with a written summary and a costed proposal.
Scoping
Scope, timeline, budget. You sign off, we start.
Through to opening
We move week by week and report back. We are there on the day and the weeks after.
Who this is for
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Wherever you're starting from.
You have a concept and capital
What you are missing is the manual for the Japanese market. We handle the machinery.
You are opening your first place in Japan
You know the market, but building a place is its own trade. We bring the method, the network and the hands.
You already have several addresses
Your concept is settled. We handle the adaptation and the rollout.
You want to build a brand
Identity, customer experience, attention to detail. We hold the same standard you do.
FAQ
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Common questions.
How long does an opening take?
Six to twelve months in most cases. The biggest variable is finding the right premises; everything else runs in parallel. We give you an estimate for your own project on the first call.
Do I need to set up a Japanese company?
In most cases, yes. Landlords, licensing bodies and banks deal more easily with a local entity. We look at your situation, and we handle the setup with you if that is the right route.
Can we hand you just part of it?
Yes. Some hand us everything, others only the premises or the hiring. Tell us what you are missing and we will tell you plainly what we take on.
What does it cost?
A fixed fee, quoted once the scope is set. The amount depends on what you hand over. We put a figure on it at the second meeting.
Do you work outside Tokyo?
Our office is in Tokyo, but we work across Japan.
What if I don't live in Japan yet?
We work with partners who handle visa applications. We talk it through on the first call, based on your situation.
Do you sell studies?
No. We don't sell studies we couldn't execute ourselves.
Do you run the business after opening?
Not in this service. If you want that afterwards, it is a different door.
Handing over operationsContact
They work with us.
- APÉRO
- L'Œil de Tokyo
- Y'all
- SOLA
- Maison Dodu
A few of the places we work with.
Let's talk about your project.
A thirty-minute call, no commitment. We'll tell you what's doable, what costs a lot, and what we'd do in your position.