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Tailored 360° market strategies to help global brands navigate in Japan

We help global businesses scale with clarity, cultural fit, and long-term control. From positioning to tech, retail to content — we design smart, localized approaches that grow with you.

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▸ こんにちは
We’re Kapsul — a multi-disciplinary strategy studio based in Japan.

We help global brands with “sur mesure” market-fit strategies — for the Japanese market.

Our approach bridges direct-to-consumer growth with the activation of relevant B2B opportunities.

Built around your vertical, your pace, your ambition, and your reality.

We're not a sales agency or a showroom. We're Kapsul.

Knowledge - Adaptability - Positionning - Strategy - User - Localization

▸ Services
We build smart, flexible brand infrastructures — from strategy to execution.
Every project starts with a unique need. Our role is to turn it into a system that works.
Brand Strategy

Brand Strategy

  • Brand Audit & Diagnosis
  • Value Proposition & Positioning
  • Market Fit Analysis (JP/Global)
  • Brand Platform & Story
  • Vertical Business Modeling
Visual Design

Visual Identity & Design

  • Logo & Visual System (VI/CI)
  • Creative Direction
  • Packaging & Retail Adaptation
  • Art Direction Guidelines
  • Brand DNA Extraction
Content

Content & Communication

  • Content Strategy & Planning
  • Lookbooks, Campaigns, Interviews
  • Founder Storytelling
  • PR Strategy (JP/Global)
  • Translation & Localization
Digital

Digital & E-Commerce

  • Shopify Website & JP Localization
  • CRM Setup & Email Flows
  • UX/UI Design for DTC & Mobile
  • Data, Tracking & Analytics
  • Automation Stack
Retail

Retail Strategy & Tools

  • Wholesale & Hybrid Planning
  • Japan Readiness Diagnosis
  • Kapsul.world Directory Access
  • Retail Matchmaking (Buy / Deposit / Rack)
  • Soft Launch Guidance
Activation

Activation & Growth

  • Go-To-Market Planning
  • Retail or Content-first Launch
  • Performance & Paid Media Strategy
  • Influencer / Creator Activation
  • Ongoing Growth Loop
▸ Methods
Each engagement starts with deep listening, collaborative mapping, and market testing. We turn raw insight into strategic direction — combining qualitative research, workshops, and grounded exploration to generate insights that are actionable, relevant, and truly yours.
We Listen

We Listen to You
Founder 1:1s, team workshops, product & brand audit.

We Interrogate the Market

We Interrogate the Market
Exploratory research, field shadowing, behavior analysis.

We Co-Map Strategy

We Co-Map Strategy
Workshops, ideation sessions, value alignment frameworks.

We Act

We Act
Brand systems, campaigns, retail, digital tools.

We Analyze

We Analyze
Market feedback, user insights, performance review.

We Refine & Scale

We Refine & Scale
Growth loops, playbooks, cultural fit optimization.

▸ Motto

BRANDS GROW WHEN THEY STAY TRUE TO THEMSELVES

We believe that growth is not about fitting in — it’s about standing out with intention. That’s why we help brands align who they are with what they do, and how they show up.

Whether you’re building from scratch or scaling into new markets, our mission is the same: help you define a direction that’s bold, relevant, and sustainable — in Japan and beyond.

▸ Works
We build smart, flexible brand infrastructures — from strategy to execution.
Every project starts with a unique need. Our role is to turn it into a system that works.
Project 1

Praline

Market test via pop-up activation, visual adaptation, buyer targeting, and strategic B2B outreach.

Project 2

Bilum

Hands-on launch in Japan with event retail, localized content, and audience insights to evaluate product-market fit.

Project 3

Again

Hands-on launch combining product testing, local pop-up presence, and visual strategy — designed to explore audience fit and retail potential.

Project 4

Kira

Soft launch for a French lighting brand: product adaptation to local regulations, showroom test, and visual support.

Project 3

9-Jour

Full-scope activation for a Japanese brand abroad: content production, media buying, PR, event ops, and e-commerce upgrade.

Project 4

Marno

Consulting strategy for European entry: visuals, trade show planning, potential PR and influencer activations.

▸ FAQ
Curious about how we work? You’re not alone.
Here are some of the most common questions from the brands and partners we collaborate with.

#01. How much do your services cost?

We work on a monthly scope based on the number of working days needed. Depending on your goals, priorities, and budget, we propose a clear scope with aligned deliverables. You’ll never get surprises, and the scope can be adjusted each month.

We recommend starting from a minimum monthly budget of ¥300,000 (~ $2,000). 

#02. How soon can we start working together?

We generally recommend a 4–6 month commitment to do things properly. Setup takes 3 to 4 weeks, followed by a strategic phase of development, testing, and refinement.

When entering a new market — especially Japan — success doesn’t come from rushing easy wins, but from building solid foundations for sustainable growth. That’s the mindset we bring to every collaboration.

We work hand-in-hand with your team to ensure a smooth onboarding and clear execution.

#03. How long does it take to see results?

With performance channels like paid media, early signals can often be seen within a few weeks.
Longer-term levers — such as SEO, brand positioning, or retail strategy — require 3 to 6 months to show meaningful impact.

We track progress weekly and adjust with you along the way. Sustainable results take time, and our role is to make that time count.

#04. Why choose Kapsul over another agency?

Because we don’t sell pre-made packages. Our method starts with listening, collaboration, and real market feedback. We’re local, agile, and grounded in the realities of launching in Japan.

We co-build actionable strategies, work closely with your internal teams, and combine high-level guidance (audit, roadmap, direction) with operational know-how across key levers like paid media, CRM, and content.

#05. Do you work with any industry or brand size?

Yes. We’re open to working with all types of projects — whether niche or general, small or scaled. 

What matters to us isn’t your product category — it’s your intent to grow with clarity and ambition.

#06. What is Kapsul.world?

Kapsul.world is our strategic directory — a curated matchmaking platform that connects brands, retailers, media, and creative partners. It helps map the ecosystem and surface relevant opportunities.

It’s more than a tool: it’s a business network designed to grow collaboratively and sustainably.
▸ About us

Kapsul was founded by Geoffrey and Sakura — two complementary minds with a shared belief: that brands grow best when they are understood, empowered, and culturally aligned.

Geoffrey brings 10 years of experience in Japan as a strategy consultant, working across digital acquisition, e-commerce, and internal system optimization. His work has supported companies of all shapes — from startups to listed corporations — across SaaS, retail, and fashion.

Sakura’s background spans retail and project development in the cosmetics industry, both in Japan and abroad. Her creative sensibility was later refined through years of managing inbound initiatives for Japanese prefectures — bridging local identity with global expectations.

Together, they bring strategic depth and cultural nuance to every project. Their shared values — listening, clarity, and helping ideas grow on their own terms — shape how Kapsul works with each brand. In a fast-moving world, their focus remains on building solutions that are efficient, honest, and truly relevant.

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▸ The Kapsul Ecosystem
At Kapsul, we believe strategy and infrastructure go hand in hand.

In addition to our strategic advisory, we’ve built — a growing ecosystem of platforms designed to help brands, creators, consumers and professionals connect across borders.

Each touchpoint was developed from real-world friction: from retail and wholesale, to discovery, logistics, and localized communication.

These tools exist to empower the day-to-day — giving you visibility, usability, and meaningful traction across the Japanese and global markets.

Our mission is simple: make global business more accessible, more accurate, and more human — for everyone.

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Let’s find out. Request a no-commitment audit — and get insights that matter: market fit, positioning gaps, and cultural friction points.
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