BELORAS supports overseas craft spirits brands entering the Japanese market
Japan Market Entry

Your Local Importer and Sales Partner in Japan

BELORAS helps selected European and overseas craft spirits, premium beverages, and lifestyle brands enter Japan with local import coordination, Japanese sales preparation, e-commerce support, and on-the-ground market context.

For brands that need Japanese-market execution before opening a local office. Services and legal requirements are reviewed case by case.

Japan rewards trust, clear local information, and domestic availability

Strong products can still struggle in Japan when there is no local importer, no Japanese product information, no domestic stock, and no partner who understands retail, e-commerce, events, and B2B expectations.

BELORAS connects import, product education, sales, and storefront execution

We help brands move from interest to practical market presence: import planning, local inventory, Japanese-language product pages, online store preparation, marketplace coordination, and sales support.

Japan Market Entry Services

A practical route for European and overseas craft spirits, drinks, and premium consumer brands that want to test or grow in Japan without building a full local team first.

01

Importer Coordination & Local Stock Planning

We help overseas brands understand the practical route into Japan, including import coordination, local stock planning, and the operational steps needed before sales can scale.

  • Import planning for Japan
  • Local stock and logistics coordination
  • Product information checks
  • Launch preparation for online and offline sales
02

Japanese Brand Positioning & Product Education

Japanese customers and buyers need clear context. We help turn brand stories, product details, and usage ideas into natural Japanese content that can support search, sales, and trust.

  • Japanese product pages and brand copy
  • SEO-oriented educational content
  • Usage, tasting, and pairing information
  • Messaging adapted for Japanese buyers
03

E-Commerce, Storefront & Customer Support

BELORAS can prepare local product pages, storefront presentation, customer information, and purchase paths so brands can be presented properly in Japan.

  • Shopify storefront support
  • Japanese customer-facing information
  • Order and inventory coordination
  • Launch checks before public promotion
04

Amazon Japan, Yahoo Shopping & Marketplace Expansion

Marketplace success in Japan depends on local data quality, domestic inventory, product categorization, shipping details, and Japanese search behavior.

  • Marketplace-ready product information
  • Japanese titles and descriptions
  • Image and category readiness
  • Operational support for domestic listings
05

Trade Shows, Tastings & B2B Sales Support

For drinks and premium goods, offline trust still matters. We can support event preparation, buyer-facing materials, tastings, and local representation where appropriate.

  • Trade show and tasting support
  • Buyer-facing Japanese materials
  • Restaurant, bar, and retail introductions
  • Local feedback for future planning

About BELORAS as a Japan partner

BELORAS combines Belgian and Japanese market experience, import/export operations, Shopify and marketplace execution, content localization, and direct sales support for selected European and overseas brands.

Werner Nakamachi

Werner Nakamachi

Co-founder / Importer / Sales & Operations

Born and raised in Belgium, Werner brings hands-on experience in international import/export and logistics — particularly in premium food & beverages, spirits, art, and unique lifestyle goods. Fluent in English, Dutch, French, and Japanese.

Import/Export Logistics Sales B2B Partnerships
Ryuta Takasaka

Ryuta Takasaka

Co-founder / Domestic Sales & PR / E-commerce

Ryuta brings deep insight into Japanese consumer behavior and local business culture — with strength in online sales, e-commerce operations, and the art & lifestyle/clothing sectors.

Domestic Sales PR E-commerce Local Market Know-how

Who We Work With

We focus on serious European and overseas brands with a clear product story, reliable supply, and interest in building a long-term Japanese market presence.

Beverage & spirits Brands without local stock or a Japan team International consumer brands Lifestyle & premium goods Brands lacking a Japanese importer

Ready to explore Japan with a local partner?

Tell us about your brand, product category, current sales channels, and what you want to test in Japan. We will suggest a practical first step.

Contact BELORAS