Your Local Importer and Sales Partner in Japan
We help international brands successfully enter and grow in the Japanese market — as your official importer, stock holder, and on-the-ground sales partner.
Entering Japan is hard — local stock is the bottleneck
Language and culture, platform requirements, regulations, and logistics can slow everything down. But most brands hit the same wall: they want to sell in Japan, but cannot find an importer or hold stock locally.
We solve this
BELORAS imports, clears, holds inventory in Japan, and helps you promote and sell online and offline. You focus on the product — we handle the local execution.
What We Do
A practical, low-friction path to start selling in Japan — backed by local stock and real operational support.
Importer of Record & Stock Holding in Japan
We can act as your importer of record, handle customs and regulatory requirements, import your goods, and hold inventory in Japan so you can sell and promote without logistical restrictions.
- Importer of record in Japan
- Customs clearance & compliance
- Inventory holding & coordination
- Support for online platforms & events
Brand Promotion in Japan
Once your product is legally imported and stocked, real promotion can begin — with Japanese-language messaging that feels credible and natural.
- Japanese branding & messaging
- Localized content for web & campaigns
- Positioning / pricing guidance
- Support aligned to Japanese expectations
Online Sales & E-Commerce Support
We help you sell directly to Japanese customers using locally held inventory — including customer communication and order handling.
- Sales via our online store
- Japanese product pages
- Customer support & order handling
- Market testing with minimal risk
Marketplace Expansion
Japan’s marketplaces require domestic stock, Japanese content, and local operational handling. We support onboarding and ongoing execution.
- Amazon Japan / Yahoo Shopping support
- Japanese descriptions & SEO
- Inventory coordination (local stock)
- Operational support
Trade Shows & Offline Opportunities
Japan remains relationship-driven — physical presence still matters. We can support events, materials, and local representation.
- Trade show participation support
- Importing & managing event stock
- Japanese sales materials
- Local coordination & representation
About BELORAS
BELORAS is a collaboration between Retro Proxy LLC and Craft Japan Co., Ltd., combining international trade expertise with deep knowledge of the Japanese market.
Werner Nakamachi
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.
Ryuta Takasaka
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.
Who We Work With
International consumer brands in beverages, spirits, lifestyle, and premium goods — especially those struggling to find a Japanese importer or local team.
Ready to enter Japan with a local partner?
Tell us what you sell, where you sell today, and what your ideal launch in Japan looks like. We’ll propose a practical next step.