Language
Most Japanese buyers decide in Japanese. English cold emails often go unanswered.
For companies outside Japan
With an introduction, Japanese companies will meet you.
We introduce you to Japanese companies from our own business network and arrange the meetings, up to your first meeting. No Japanese entity needed.
- 2.5MJapanese companies we can introduce
- 6,000existing customers in energy and construction
- 60%of the companies we introduced signed a deal
- We joinyour first meeting: safe, secure introductions with no language worries
As of October 2026. The deal rate is from our referral services in Japan.
Why selling to Japan is hard
Trust
Japanese companies prefer an introduction from someone they already know.
Finding the right person
Company websites rarely show who decides on purchases or partnerships.
How it works
- 1
Free consultation
By email. Tell us your product and the Japanese companies you want to meet.
- 2
Proposal and contract
We propose a service, a plan and a quote. No Japanese entity needed: bank transfer in JPY.
- 3
Localization
We adapt your materials and the criteria for the companies we introduce to Japan.
- 4
Launch
Introductions start. You get a report in English every week.
Industries where our network is strongest
We sell to solar and construction companies across Japan every day. This is where we get the best results.
- Solar PV and battery storage (BESS)
- Construction and civil engineering materials
- Industrial equipment and machinery
- Environment, recycling and energy efficiency
- Other B2B products and services: ask us
Services and pricing
Choose how much of your business development in Japan to leave to us.
01
Omakase Matching
Fast meetings with Japanese companies that already have demand. We check area and trade only.
From $1,070 / month
≈ JPY 160,000
- 2–5 introductions per month (4 plans, up to $2,670)
- Referral fee: $2,000 per company introduced
- Meeting dates are booked automatically
- Term: 6 months (auto-renewal)
02
Select Matching
Partners vetted against your full terms. We join the first meeting.
From $1,600 / month
≈ JPY 240,000
- 1–4 introductions per month (4 plans, up to $6,400)
- Referral fee: $2,000 per company introduced
- We attend the first meeting with you
- Guarantee: for each missing referral, we refund 50% of the monthly fee
- Term: 3 months (auto-renewal)
All prices exclude tax. Contracts and invoices are in JPY. Monthly fees are prepaid; referral fees are billed at month-end. Amounts in USD are a guide converted at 1 USD = 150 JPY.
Included for overseas clients
- Sales scripts and materials in Japanese
- Weekly reports in English
- Interpreter at the first meeting
- Billing in JPY: no Japanese entity needed
Why Kuno Shoji
A real Japanese trading company
Founded in 2015 in Nagoya, 64 employees. We import and sell materials ourselves, so we know how Japanese buyers decide.
Our own inside-sales team
Japanese callers trained in our own sales method. We do not pass your project to unknown call centers.
Honest screening
We book meetings only when there is real interest. If your product does not fit Japan, we tell you early.
FAQ
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. We localize your materials, talk to Japanese companies in Japanese and provide an interpreter at the first meeting.
What about time zones?
We set meetings in Japanese business hours that also work for you. Early-morning and evening slots are possible.
Can you guarantee sales?
No one can. With Select Matching, we refund 50% of the monthly fee for each missing referral.
Are there businesses you do not accept?
Yes. We do not accept investment solicitation, gambling, adult content, MLM, or companies and people under sanctions.
How do you handle personal data?
We never sell lists. We do not give you the personal contact details of Japanese staff; we connect you through meeting links that we issue. We handle personal data in line with Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
Free consultation by email
Tell us about your company. We reply by email within 2 Japanese business days.
Thank you.
We have received your request and will reply by email within 2 Japanese business days.
Company information
- Company
- Kuno Shoji Co., Ltd.
- Founded
- 2015
- Head office
- Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
- Employees
- 64
- Annual revenue
- JPY 3.6 billion (fiscal year ended May 2026)
- Business
- Import and sale of materials, construction contracting, and the sales support service “Apotto!”