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BrandBridge
Find Qualified Japanese Distributors for Your Brand
Find qualified Japanese distributors for your brand — with MOQ, wholesale pricing, exclusivity, and shipping terms visible upfront.
Qualified partners are reviewed based on business profile, sales channels, category relevance, and partnership intent.
Researching Japan first? Open the Japan Market Entry hub · English guides
No Japanese entity required
Enter Japan without opening a local office. Connect with Japanese business partners through BrandBridge.
Commercial terms visible upfront
Partners can review MOQ, wholesale pricing, exclusivity, and shipping conditions before contacting brands.
Qualified Japanese partners
Connect with distributors, retailers, wholesalers, and e-commerce partners looking for international brands.
- Business-use marketplace
- Terms visible upfront
- No Japanese office required
- Early-access onboarding support
Trusted Japanese Business Partners
R
Retailers
Specialty & department retail
D
Distributors
Nationwide channel coverage
W
Wholesalers
Volume & regional supply
I
Importers
Import-ready partners
E
E-commerce
Online retail operators
Why Japan?
Japan remains one of the strongest markets for overseas brands that arrive with clear terms and the right local partners.
- High purchasing power
- Large premium consumer market
- Strong demand for imported brands
- Reliable long-term business environment
How BrandBridge Works
Step 01
List your products
Publish the commercial details Japanese partners need to evaluate fit.
- MOQ
- Wholesale price
- Exclusivity
- Shipping conditions
Step 02
Qualified Japanese partners browse listings relevant to their channel and category
Distributors, retailers, wholesalers, and e-commerce partners browse listings that match their channels.
Step 03
Negotiate directly
Discuss fit directly on BrandBridge and decide whether to move forward with each opportunity.
Why BrandBridge?
Not Just an Introduction
Unlike a generic directory, BrandBridge helps Japanese partners review your trade terms before they reach out.
- MOQ
- Wholesale pricing
- Exclusivity
- Logistics
Why Manufacturers Join
- Qualified Japanese partners
- No Japanese office required
- Direct wholesale opportunities
- Transparent deal terms
Early Access
Founding Manufacturer Program
Early brands receive:
- Priority visibility to Japanese partners
- Hands-on onboarding support
- Early marketplace positioning
- Feedback from Japanese buyers
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start listing your products with no upfront cost during the current beta period.
Beta Period
Free
- ✓ Free product listings
- ✓ Unlimited product listings
- ✓ No monthly subscription fee
- ✓ No listing fee
- ✓ 0% transaction fee during the beta period
After Official Launch
8%
of the initial transaction value
- ✓ Paid by the product provider
- ✓ No transaction fee for Japanese sales partners
The official launch date will be announced separately in advance.
FAQ
- Is listing free?
- Yes. BrandBridge currently charges no upfront listing fees.
- Do I need a Japanese company?
- No.
- Can I choose my own distributor?
- Yes. You decide whether to proceed with every opportunity.
- What information is required?
- Company, products, MOQ, wholesale pricing, and shipping.
Prefer to ask something else? Contact BrandBridge
Learn More About Entering the Japanese Market
Start with the Japan market entry hub, then open the English guide that matches your question—distributors, selling, or retail partners.
- View hub →
Japan Market Entry hub
Overview for overseas brands: Japanese distributors, retailers, import requirements, costs, and MOQ.
- Read articles →
English Japan market entry blog
Nine practical guides covering entry steps, partners, import checks, cost, and first-order quantity.
- Read article →
How to Find a Distributor in Japan
Search and qualification for a Japanese distributor—not the full market-entry sequence.
- Read article →
How to Sell Products in Japan
Selling models, first SKU, and a test with a Japanese retail or e-commerce partner.
Industry Resources
Explore Japan market entry by category. BrandBridge remains open to manufacturers across industries.
- View guide →
Japan Market Entry hub
A practical hub for overseas brands exploring Japanese distributors, importers, retailers, and e-commerce partners.
- View guide →
Japan Partner Demand Snapshot
What Japanese partners look for when evaluating overseas brands—across categories.
- View guide →
Functional Food & Wellness
Japan market entry notes for overseas functional food and wellness brands.
Start selling in Japan
Apply for early access to list your brand for qualified Japanese partners—or see how BrandBridge works first.