日本調達
Japan Sourcing Hub

Find verified Japanese suppliers — withoutthe language barrier.

AI-powered supplier research combined with on-the-ground bilingual intelligence. Get a full verification report in 48–72 hours — no Japanese required on your end.

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48hr
Delivery turnaround
3+
Languages covered
100%
Async — no calls needed
Bilingual Japanese · English · Chinese
Based in Kanazawa, Japan
Reports in 48–72 hours
Trade & commerce background
Fully async — no calls required

The Challenge

Sourcing from Japan is harder than it looks

  • 01Most Japanese manufacturers don't have English websites — or the English is machine-translated and misleading.
  • 02Trade directories give you names, not verification. No one checks if the factory actually makes what it claims.
  • 03Visiting in person costs thousands. Remote outreach in English often gets ignored or misunderstood.
  • 04B2B norms in Japan differ. Cold emails fail. Cultural missteps kill deals before they start.

"We spent three months emailing suppliers in Japan. Half never replied. The others turned out to be middlemen."

Language barrier No verification layer Cultural friction Wasted outreach MOQ confusion Hidden middlemen

The Process

From brief to verified report in 48 hours

Submit your requirements in English. We handle everything in Japanese. You receive a clear, actionable report.

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Submit Your Brief

Fill out our intake form. Product category, target MOQ, certifications, preferred regions. Takes 5 minutes.

Online form
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We Research in Japanese

Our AI searches Japanese B2B directories, trade databases, and regional associations — sources inaccessible to English-only searches.

AI + human verification
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Verification & Screening

We verify each supplier: registration records, export history, production capacity, contacts, red flags. Real checks, not just web scraping.

On-the-ground checks
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Report Delivered

A structured PDF: supplier profiles, verification scores, direct contacts, sample outreach email in Japanese, and our recommendations.

PDF + optional briefing

Pricing

Choose the right depth for your needs

All reports delivered within 48–72 hours. Pay per report — no subscription required.

Professional
$499/ report

Verified Supplier Report

Our flagship. Up to 8 verified suppliers with full profiles, scores, and direct contacts.

  • Up to 8 verified supplier profiles
  • Verification score & risk flags for each
  • Direct owner / manager contact info
  • MOQ, lead times, certifications
  • Sample outreach email in Japanese
  • 48-hour delivery
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Starter
$299/ report

Quick Scan Report

A focused shortlist for buyers exploring a new category or testing the Japan market.

  • Up to 4 verified supplier profiles
  • Basic verification & red-flag check
  • Direct contact info included
  • MOQ & key specs
  • 72-hour delivery
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Enterprise
$799/ report

Deep-Dive Report

Full intelligence for serious buyers: 12+ suppliers, trade data, and competitor sourcing landscape.

  • 12+ verified supplier profiles
  • Full verification with trade records
  • Export history & capacity analysis
  • Competitor sourcing landscape
  • 3 intro emails in Japanese
  • 48-hr delivery + 30-min briefing
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The Report

Everything you need to act

VERIFIED
Takaoka Casting Co., Ltd.
Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture · Established 1962
92
Verification Score
500+
Min. Order (units)
✓
Exports Confirmed
Capability Assessment
Production
Quality Sys.
Export Ready
Verified · Japan Sourcing Hub · Direct contact included
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    Structured Supplier Profiles
    Company history, production capacity, certifications, export experience, and key personnel — translated and summarised in clear English.
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    Verification Score & Risk Flags
    A 0–100 score based on registration records, financial stability signals, client reviews in Japanese sources, and real-world cross-checks.
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    Direct Contact Information
    The actual person to contact — not a generic inquiry form. Name, title, and the right channel to use for your category.
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    Ready-to-Send Japanese Outreach Email
    A professionally written introduction email in Japanese, tailored to each supplier. Copy, paste, and send — zero Japanese required.
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    Analyst Recommendations
    Which suppliers to prioritise, why, and what to watch out for. Honest assessments based on local context, not just data.

Our Edge

Why Japan Sourcing Hub

There's no shortage of sourcing agencies. Here's what makes our intelligence different.

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Physically present in Japan

We're based in Kanazawa — in the Hokuriku region, home to some of Japan's most respected manufacturing traditions. Local proximity matters for verification.

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Trilingual, natively fluent

Japanese, Chinese, and English — all at professional level. We search where English-only tools can't reach, and verify using primary Japanese sources.

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AI-powered speed

Our AI workflows cut research time by 80%, letting us deliver faster without cutting corners — at a fraction of typical agency fees.

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Trade & commerce background

Real cross-border trade experience. We understand the commercial context behind the data — not just how to find it.

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Fully async — no calls needed

Submit your brief, receive your report. No time-zone juggling, no video calls required. Designed to fit your workflow.

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Honest, not just thorough

We tell you when a supplier is a middleman. We flag risks. We recommend the shortlist we'd use if we were the buyer.

Questions

Frequently asked

What industries or categories do you cover?
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We cover a wide range of Japanese manufacturing including crafts and artisan goods, precision manufacturing, food & beverage, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, electronics components, and more. If you're unsure whether your category is feasible, mention it in your brief and we'll advise before you pay.
How is this different from Alibaba or a trade directory?
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Japanese manufacturers rarely list on Alibaba. They use domestic platforms (Monotaro, Ipros, regional associations) entirely in Japanese and unknown to Western buyers. We search these, then verify each result — something a directory never does. You get vetted, contactable factories, not a raw list.
What exactly happens in "verification"?
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We cross-check each supplier against Japanese company registration records, industry association memberships, export history (where available), reviews in Japanese trade forums, and physical address confirmation. For higher-tier reports, we may make a direct inquiry or contact call.
Do you contact suppliers on my behalf?
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In Professional and Enterprise tiers, we provide a ready-to-send Japanese outreach email for each supplier. In the Enterprise tier, we can make the initial contact as a warm introduction. This is available as an add-on for other tiers.
Can you source from specific regions in Japan?
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Yes — this is one of our specialities. We have particular depth in the Hokuriku region (Ishikawa, Toyama, Fukui), home to world-class traditional and precision manufacturers largely unknown to overseas buyers. We can target any prefecture based on your needs.
How do I pay? Is payment secure?
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Payment is handled securely via Stripe. You'll receive a payment link after submitting your brief and confirming the scope. We accept all major credit cards and international payments. Work begins after payment is confirmed.
What if the report doesn't find suitable suppliers?
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If we assess upfront that your category has insufficient supply in Japan, we'll tell you before you pay. If we deliver a report genuinely below the promised scope, we offer a partial credit toward your next order. We'd rather lose a sale than send you a bad report.
Do you offer ongoing or retainer services?
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Yes. We offer monthly retainers for clients with repeat sourcing needs or who want ongoing Japan market intelligence. We're also developing a Japan e-commerce intelligence subscription for brands entering the Japanese market — launching later this year. Contact us to discuss.

Ready to source from Japan?

Stop guessing. Start with verified intelligence.

Submit your brief today. We'll confirm feasibility within 12 hours and deliver your verified supplier report in 48–72 hours.

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Get Started

Submit your sourcing brief

Tell us what you need. We'll review your brief, confirm feasibility, and send a payment link within 12 hours. No commitment until you pay.

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Your brief is kept strictly confidential

We'll review and respond within 12 hours. No payment until you confirm the scope.