• Prioritize: We'll help you put together a prioritized game plan for success in Japan.
  
  
• Localize:  We'll help you tailor your message so it resonates in the Japanese market.
  
  
• Harmonize: We'll help you resolve problems and disputes that arise along the road to success.
  
  

Prioritize:
“I’ve made the decision to go to Japan.  Where should I start?”
Your business is unique, so we'll work with you to create a tailored plan.  Here are some of the issues your plan will need to consider:
-   Is your intellectual property protected in Japan?
-   What type of legal entity structure do you plan to use?
-   Will you be hiring local staff?
-   Will you be importing products into Japan?
-   Which local laws and regulations apply to your business?
Localize:
“How do I deal with the cultural differences.”
You know your customers and stakeholders in the U.S..  We can help you understand your customers and stakeholders in Japan too.  Here are some of the questions your tailored localization plan will need to consider:
-   Would a strategic partnership with an established Japanese business be a good idea?  If so, how do I find a partner?
-   What will your customers and other Japan-based stakeholders expect from you in terms of customer service and reliability.
-   Are your slogans, logos, and marketing-related strategies likely to resonate with Japanese customers?
-   When you visit Japan, will you be able to communicate with your prospective partners and customers?
-   Where should you look to find expert translators to localize your documents and marketing materials?
Harmonize:
What if something goes wrong?”
We will help you to anticipate, avoid and minimize the likelihood of legal and regulatory problems as you set up in Japan, but if something does go wrong, we can help you sort it out.  We work through our local affiliates to resolve and navigate:
-   HR problems, hiring, firing, negotiated separation agreements, etc.
-   Contract disputes.
-   Product liability claims.
-   Regulatory issues.
-   Tax and customs audits and disputes.
-   Product registration difficulties.
-   Intellectual Property claims and disputes.
-   Business disputes.
-   Mergers and acquisitions.
-   Credit and collections issues.
-   Closing down businesses.