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IGNITE Co., Ltd.
H1O Chayamachi 810, 16-1 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0013, Japan
Translation/Localization, International Marketing, Web Design for Global Markets, International Ad Management
Yoshiaki Kosuge
At IGNITE, we provide one-stop solutions covering everything from precise analysis and strategy planning for overseas markets to ad management, website development, and system development.Through our deep understanding of international markets and our comprehensive service offerings, IGNITE serves as a "bridge" connecting valuable products and services with their target audiences abroad, energizing the world from Osaka.
SEO Content Creation
SEO Content Creation & Management for Inbound Tourists
Vision Inc. provides mobile Wi-Fi, SIM card, and eSIM rental services under the "NINJA Wi-Fi" brand, primarily targeting inbound tourists from North America visiting Japan. Services are offered in English and multiple other languages.
Project Details
As competitors were gaining customers through SEO, the client needed to strengthen their blog-based SEO strategy. The goal was to improve search rankings in the US for keywords like "Japan Pocket Wi-Fi," increase organic traffic, and ultimately drive service purchases.
Key Services
- Blog article content planning, creation, and delivery in English
- Keyword research, selection, search volume analysis, and article structure creation
- Article writing, fact-checking, and selection/purchase of relevant photos
- High-quality article production including technical SEO measures
Results
Organic search sessions increased by 6,000%, clicks by 3,000%, and blog-driven sales grew up to 8x per month at peak.
English SEO Content Creation
A Japanese company selling anime merchandise to overseas markets (primarily North America) through e-commerce.
Project Details
Planning, creating, and optimizing wiki-style SEO content targeting anime-related keywords to increase organic users to the online store.
Key Services
- Keyword research
- Content planning and direction
- SEO content creation
- Internal linking strategy
- Monthly content optimization and rewriting
Results
Search ranking impressions increased 272% and top 1-3 position content increased 116% over 11 months (over 1,300 pages of content created).
Supporting Global Market Development Through English Website SEO
Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. is a B2B company that leverages its proprietary microwave chemical technology platform to provide integrated solutions from research and development to engineering. They also contribute to carbon neutrality through manufacturing process innovation.
Project Details
Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. approached us with a request to improve SEO on their English website as they sought to develop global markets with their unique microwave technology. Challenges included the intangible nature of their raw materials making trade show approaches difficult, and an inability to identify potential B2B customers overseas. The project aimed to attract new inquiries from abroad and increase traffic to their website.
Key Services
- Creation of highly specialized English articles (SEO-focused content marketing)
- Improving translation quality through creation of a proprietary terminology list for research fields
- Content production utilizing first-hand information provided by the client
Results
Through the production of high-quality English content specialized for their technical domain and a meticulous translation accuracy process, we are building a solid foundation for future growth in overseas website traffic and inquiry volume.
Content Translation
Japanese-English App Translation
An internationally recognized food delivery app company. A pioneer that entered the Japanese market in 2016, before food delivery became mainstream.
Project Details
Japanese-to-English translation of restaurant menus for foreign residents and visitors in Japan, as well as establishing an in-house translation framework.
Key Services
- Japanese to English translation
- Translation editing
- Translation quality management
- Translation standards and guidelines creation
- Translation file format creation
Results
Translated over 30,000 menus since 2019, establishing a system capable of handling 1,000+ menu translations per month.
Japanese-English Content Translation
A Japanese hobby association aimed at promoting otaku culture—anime, manga, games—worldwide through cryptocurrency technology.
Project Details
Built a framework for translating Japanese otaku culture news and information into English with minimal time lag.
Key Services
- Japanese to English translation
- Translation editing and quality management
- Translation standards and guidelines creation
- Translation file format creation
- Translation upload process optimization
Results
Established a translation process enabling high-quality translations within a 24-hour lead time, closing the content gap between Japanese and global markets.
Multilingual Translation from Japanese
A popular Japanese fitness and diet YouTuber with 2.65 million subscribers worldwide, popular among women in their 20s-30s.
Project Details
Translated video subtitles and tags from Japanese into English, Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, and more to increase the channel's global viewership.
Key Services
- Subtitle translation from Japanese to English, Chinese, Portuguese, and Korean
- Title, tag, and description translation
- Translation timing file creation
- YouTube SEO keyword research
- Translation standards and guidelines creation
Results
By enabling subtitles on nearly all uploaded videos, global view count increased by 132%.
Brand Awareness Project for Night Leisure Site Targeting Inbound Tourists
Centenary Co., Ltd. primarily plans and operates web media specialized in the night leisure industry, including information portals such as "City Heaven Net" that provide listings and job information for related establishments. They also oversee 10 group companies.
Project Details
The client requested strategic support through market research, competitor analysis, and content translation to increase awareness of their inbound tourist service "YOASOBI HEAVEN," particularly among Western markets where effective approaches were unclear. Before the project, they lacked insight into Western user interests and market dynamics, making it impossible to implement effective marketing measures.
Key Services
- Research of Western SNS platforms (Reddit, etc.) and thorough competitive research and analysis (including perception surveys)
- Translation of short videos created by the client
- Strategy planning and proposal from a global user perspective
Results
This project is currently ongoing, and specific outcome measurement has not yet been conducted. However, we are conducting detailed research and analysis to understand the Western market and user insights, contributing to building a solid foundation for future initiatives.
Web Localization
Website Translation & Localization Support
PEM, a global automotive parts manufacturer, had its sales operations ready for entering the Japanese market but faced challenges in marketing strategy, particularly Japanese website development.
Project Details
Launch of a Japanese website and establishment of a marketing foundation in the Japanese market.
Key Services
- Website translation and localization
- PDF document translation
- Website optimization (SEO)
- Localization
- Website upload
Results
Monthly website visits increased from approximately 500 to 1,200. Website dwell time improved by approximately 40%. Quick turnaround: translations delivered within one week.
English-to-Japanese & English-to-Korean Website Localization
A B2B manufacturer specializing in high-quality industrial fasteners and press-fit machinery for the automotive and electronics sectors. In Japan, they primarily target manufacturers and product designers.
Project Details
Commissioned by the overseas headquarters to localize the existing English website into Japanese and Korean versions, including WordPress implementation.
Key Services
- Website translation (EN→JP, EN→KR)
- SEO optimization for the Japanese market
- Content implementation on specialized WordPress
Results
After the Japanese site launch, monthly organic visitors grew from 0 to 30, successfully establishing a translation-driven website.
Landing Page Creation for US Market Entry
VMP Inc. operates a composer support business (library music site "VML"), artist support business ("macs"), e-commerce, and merchandise businesses, serving creators in Japan, Korea, and the US with B2C services.
Project Details
Planning US market entry, the client needed a localized landing page tailored to American users.
Key Services
- US market landing page planning and creation
- Localized design proposals and implementation
- Efficient project management
Results
Created a landing page combining American market localization with VMP's concept, successfully boosting brand awareness for their overseas service expansion. (LP: https://revmusicglobal.com/)
Supporting Domain Rating (DR) Improvement for BINANCE Japan Site
BINANCE (Binance), founded in 2017, operates the world's most widely used cryptocurrency exchange. In Japan, "Binance Japan" provides cryptocurrency trading services, and the company is also actively involved in research and development of blockchain technology and educational efforts to spread knowledge about it.
Project Details
We were requested to help increase awareness in Japan and improve the Domain Rating (DR) of the Japanese site. Faced with the challenge that the overseas team could not communicate in Japanese for acquiring backlinks to the Japanese site, this project aimed to improve recognition in the Japanese market through web localization and backlink acquisition strategies.
Key Services
- High-quality backlink acquisition strategy planning and execution
- Web Localization (website localization)
- Content optimization tailored to the Japanese market and editorial supervision from a Japanese perspective
Results
This project is currently ongoing. We have already succeeded in increasing the number of backlinks by more than 10, contributing to improving the Domain Rating (DR) in the Japanese market. By ensuring natural expression from a Japanese perspective, we are working to enhance both SEO effectiveness and brand image.
Website Renewal Contributing to Customer Satisfaction and Inquiry Acquisition
Japan Health and Hygiene Association is a B2B company engaged in environmental maintenance services requiring advanced hygiene management for medical equipment, welfare facilities, and factories, as well as work environment measurement and air quality measurement inside buildings. Their customer targets are facility managers and executives, primarily operating in Japan with services available in both Japanese and English.
Project Details
Following a history of no inquiries after the previous website was completed, the client requested a website renewal. At the time of the request, challenges included outdated technology, usability issues, and concerns about using a legacy CMS. Through this renewal, they expected accurate proposals and planning aligned with business goals, rapid response, and high-quality project management.
Key Services
- Strategic proposals and planning for website renewal
- Site structure review and usability improvements
- Content management including information architecture, content organization and removal
- Delivery of high-quality deliverables and client reviews
- Flexible project management responding to changing circumstances with a focus on cost efficiency
Results
Website renewal initiative. The client gave very positive final evaluations including "advanced," "dignity and trust," and "professionalism." They also recognized us as "a cut above other Japanese agencies," proving our unique value proposition. Furthermore, 5 monthly inquiries were generated after the renewal, and through consistent, attentive communication and rapid support from project start to finish, we built a strong trust relationship with the client.
B2B Advertising
Multi-Channel Advertising Management
A Japanese construction company providing various B2B services including construction, apartment/building renovation, and pest control.
Project Details
Planning and execution of a lead generation strategy for the client's "Office Renovation" service with a monthly budget of ¥2 million across multiple advertising channels.
Key Services
- Email list direct marketing
- Facebook advertising
- Website contact form marketing
- Ad channel test marketing
- Analytics management and optimization
Results
Combined email, Facebook ads, and contact form strategies generated an average of 200 new leads per month (CPA approximately ¥10,000).
Google/Yahoo PPC Management
A Japanese plastic manufacturer primarily engaged in B2B sales of garbage bags for businesses, facilities, and individuals.
Project Details
Planned and executed Google and Yahoo PPC campaigns with a monthly budget of ¥500,000, targeting bulk purchases from businesses.
Key Services
- PPC account setup
- Keyword research and planning
- Campaign direction and configuration
- Ad copywriting and creative design
- Campaign analysis and optimization
Results
Reduced CPA from approximately ¥9,000 to ¥3,300, achieving an average of 150 conversions per month.
Google/Yahoo PPC Management
A Japanese consulting firm that helps improve corporate staff performance through educational seminars, workshops, and consulting sessions.
Project Details
Planned and executed front-end "Free Consultation" lead generation campaigns using Google and Yahoo PPC with a monthly budget of ¥500,000, CPA target of ¥20,000, and KPI of ¥120,000.
Key Services
- PPC account setup
- Keyword research and planning
- Campaign direction and configuration
- Ad copywriting and creative design
- Campaign analysis and optimization
Results
Achieved an average of 30 conversions per month with a CPA of approximately ¥17,000, exceeding the target KPI.
Social Media Management
Instagram Post & Ad Management
The social media account for promoting sake and shochu under the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association.
Project Details
Planned, created, and published content and ad campaigns on the official Instagram account to appeal sake to a new younger audience and grow followers.
Key Services
- Instagram post content planning and direction
- Instagram post copywriting and creative design
- Instagram post scheduling and management
- Instagram account engagement monitoring
- Instagram ad management
Results
Leveraging organic and paid campaign strategies, account followers increased 4x. Giveaway campaigns received over 100 entries.
Facebook Post & Account Management
A pump manufacturer headquartered in Denmark, selling industrial pumps to B2B customers including spas, hot springs, small factories, and industrial companies in Japan.
Project Details
Implemented branding initiatives at the Japanese subsidiary to increase brand awareness and generate leads through Facebook page content management.
Key Services
- Facebook post content planning and direction
- Facebook post copywriting
- Facebook post creative design
- Facebook post scheduling and management
- Facebook post engagement monitoring
Results
Grew Facebook page followers from 30 to 1,142 (3,800% increase) through organic content, supporting account growth.
LinkedIn Post & Account Management
An international IT staffing company based in Tokyo, specializing in matching bilingual IT professionals with Japanese companies.
Project Details
Implemented social media strategies to increase brand awareness in Japan and generate leads through LinkedIn page content management.
Key Services
- LinkedIn post content planning and direction
- LinkedIn post copywriting
- LinkedIn post creative design
- LinkedIn post scheduling and management
- LinkedIn post engagement monitoring
Results
Increased LinkedIn followers by an average of 5% per month, projecting +79.6% annual follower growth.
Time Out Market: Bilingual Instagram Management / 1.6x Follower Growth in 4 Months
Time Out Market Osaka is Asia's first large-scale food market by Time Out, located in the basement of the south building of Grand Front Osaka in Umeda, Osaka. Targeting a wide audience including students, working professionals, homemakers, office workers, and families, as well as local residents and inbound tourists, they provide information in both Japanese and English.
Project Details
After Time Out Market Osaka's March opening, when the contract with the previous agency ended, we (IGNITE) were approached as an agency capable of bilingual management. Initial goals were to reach 10,000 Instagram followers within the first six months of operation and drive foot traffic to the market. Before the project, SNS management had stalled due to resource shortage, making effective promotion impossible.
Key Services
- SNS (Instagram, Facebook) content planning and proposals
- Caption creation (Japanese and English) and content posting
- Post boosting, effectiveness analysis, and improvement proposals and implementation
- Adherence to and deepening understanding of Time Out Market's global brand image
- Hashtag optimization and creation of user-engaging captions
Results
We improved the stalled SNS management due to resource shortages and grew Instagram followers by approximately 1.6x in just 4 months of operation. This significantly improved impressions, reach, and engagement, making a dual contribution to brand awareness and foot traffic. In particular, maintaining bilingual quality delivery helped reinforce reach to a wide range of Japanese target audiences while preserving the global brand image. The client also gave high praise not only for follower growth but also for the relationship building through active on-site visits.
Education
Google PPC Management
A language school based in Los Angeles offering ESL (English as a Second Language) programs for Japanese international students.
Project Details
Utilized Google Search PPC advertising to expand leads in the Japanese market, moving away from dependence on study-abroad agency referrals.
Key Services
- Target persona planning
- Campaign direction and configuration
- Ad copywriting
- Creative design
- Campaign analysis and optimization
Results
Through monthly ad campaigns and landing page optimization, achieved CPA of ¥5,000 (client simulation: ¥14,500) and ROA of 700%. Improved ad CVR from 0.3% to 3%.
Google PPC Management
A brick-and-mortar English conversation school with locations in Osaka and Tokyo, offering group, private, certification, and university exam preparation courses.
Project Details
Leveraging an expanded budget in line with new campus openings in the Tokyo area to acquire new student leads.
Key Services
- Target persona planning
- Campaign direction and configuration
- Ad copywriting
- Creative design
- Campaign analysis and optimization
Results
Built a campaign structure that segments users by sales funnel stage (prospects, etc.), exceeding the monthly lead acquisition KPI by 247%.
Google PPC Management
An international school with a campus in Osaka, providing bilingual education based on world-renowned curricula and cutting-edge teaching methods.
Project Details
Utilized PPC advertising as a pull marketing approach to increase leads for school tours and events, alongside social media operations for brand awareness.
Key Services
- Target persona planning
- Campaign direction and configuration
- Ad copywriting
- Creative design
- Campaign analysis and optimization
Results
Increased impressions by 2.6x, improved CVR from 1.5% to 3.2% by introducing user funnels, and grew monthly conversions from an average of 12 to 29.
Digital Marketing
Japan Market Marketing Support
Target customers are Japanese companies considering expansion into Thailand and companies within Thailand.
Project Details
IDG Japan, a consulting firm connecting Thailand and Japan, struggled to establish a marketing strategy in the Japanese market with no specific know-how on how to develop marketing in Japan.
Key Services
- Google Ads: Expanding reach through efficient ad management
- Social media management: Information dissemination and engagement with target audiences
- Content marketing: Information publishing for increased SEO traffic
- SEO: Improving website traffic acquisition
- Website development: Enhancing customer experience and conversion promotion
Results
Achieved 1,500 monthly sessions from SEO (from 0 before engagement) and maintained stable growth. Secured No. 1 search rankings for keywords like "Thailand expansion" and "Thailand consulting."
Full-Package Marketing Strategy
English SEO Content Creation
A representative organization based in Tokyo that promotes traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages including sake and shochu.
Project Details
The client was planning their first international promotion through online channels and sought a Japan-based bilingual marketing company with the track record, experience, and capability to provide end-to-end support from web development to project management.
Key Services
- Website renewal strategy planning
- Website design and coding
- WordPress CMS implementation
- Content planning and direction
- Japanese-English content translation
- English SEO copywriting
- SEO keyword research and planning
- Monthly SEO content creation
- Monthly content audit and SEO optimization
- Monthly content section link building
- Monthly external link building
- Social media account and post branding strategy
- Daily social media content management
- Social media ad campaign management
Results
Launched a new website and design used for promoting the new brand image at international events. SEO implementation increased pages ranked 1st-3rd by 1,440%, backlinks by 29,000%, and organic traffic by 15,185.7%. Social media followers grew by 11,500+ (Facebook) and 2,900+ (Instagram), maintaining an average 15% growth rate in reach and engagement.
Marketing Strategy & Management
An online international money transfer service headquartered in Hong Kong and Singapore, providing online remittance services for both Japanese nationals and foreigners living in Japan.
Project Details
When the service officially launched in Japan, marketing was handled by an overseas team unfamiliar with Japanese language, culture, and marketing methods. There was a need to hand over all marketing to a local marketing company capable of smooth communication in English. The goal was to plan, execute, and test services to optimize marketing and build a sustainable business model in the Japanese market.
Key Services
- Marketing strategy planning and consulting
- Market research and target persona analysis
- KPI and P&L simulation
- Google PPC ad campaign and account audit
- Monthly Google PPC ad management
- Landing page design and development
- Landing page and banner copywriting
- User flow optimization
- UI/UX linked improvements to the user dashboard
- Email list marketing
- Press release content copywriting
- Press release outreach
- Media buying and management
- YouTube video PR and ad management
Results
Through research, simulation, and planning, we defined the target users, market positioning, and marketing messages to be reflected in marketing assets. Concentrated Google PPC ad campaigns with monthly optimization and testing of ads and landing pages improved CVR from 1.70% to 5.62% and reduced CPA from ¥4,871 to ¥2,691. By reducing UI (user interface) intent and usability issues, and through email marketing, we increased the number of repeat users who used the service more than twice from 32% to 53%.
Marketing Strategy & Management
An English school based in Los Angeles, USA. Responding to the impact of COVID-19 on the study abroad industry, they converted their popular English programs for Japanese students into online services and sought to enter and expand their business in the Japanese local market.
Project Details
While they had the idea of creating new services utilizing existing local school resources, they lacked international marketing experience. The client needed an agent to help not only with marketing but also with localizing their service for the Japanese market. The goal was to develop and localize the client's services and corresponding marketing activities for the Japanese market and expand their English learning business.
Key Services
- Marketing strategy planning and consulting
- Market and target persona research
- KPI and P&L simulation
- Monthly PPC ad management
- Monthly social media ad management
- Corporate website design and development
- Landing page design and development
- Landing page and banner copywriting
- Scheduling system implementation
- Scheduling system manual creation
- Scheduling system training
- Staff management consulting
- Staff recruitment consulting and training
- Staff contract optimization
Results
Through research, simulation, and planning, we clarified the client's target users, positioning, and value proposition, concretizing the potential to gain competitiveness in the Japanese local market. After the initial release, we implemented 6+ landing pages, 30+ banners, and 50+ optimizations monthly to secure optimal marketing positioning. As a result, CVR improved from 1.3% to 3.5% and CPA decreased from ¥23,000 to ¥13,000. We developed a new scheduling system with the client's staff, introducing a new method that is manageable for both students and teachers. Retention rate improved from 41% to 57%. Through ongoing training for operations staff, we introduced educational guidelines for dealing with Japanese customers, resulting in a 56% improvement in student satisfaction.
Marketing Strategy & Management
A Japanese 100% organic chlorella supplement manufacturer that sells directly to consumers through an EC shop, Amazon, Rakuten, and other online malls.
Project Details
The client was struggling with business expansion through their Shopify, Amazon, and Rakuten EC shops. Product sales had plateaued and overall monthly revenue was declining, suggesting the business model had reached its limits. The goal was to plan, test, and implement new organic and paid marketing strategies to strengthen branding and create consistency in product marketing messages.
Key Services
- Value proposition planning
- Market research and target persona analysis
- SNS planning and direction
- Brand revision and guideline development
- Instagram follower ad campaign management
- Instagram content creation
- Amazon and Rakuten advertising management
- Customer engagement initiatives
- Shop account and page optimization
- Instagram branding campaign management
- Unique positioning and campaign LP planning on Shopify
- Google Shopping and PPC ad management
- Amazon Pay payment service implementation
- Website optimization and blog content
Results
Created and implemented new marketing guidelines, unifying not just marketing messages but also the direction of methods. Utilized micro-Instagram follower acquisition campaigns—10x more effective than before—to grow account followers to over 1,000. Leveraged paid advertising on platforms to compete with benchmark competitors in results. As a result, Amazon sales increased from ¥1.5M to ¥4M, and Rakuten sales from ¥900K to ¥1.2M. Increased website traffic and added payment methods grew Shopify official website monthly sales from ¥70K to ¥490K.
B2C Online Services
Landing Page Design & Development
International money transfer service
Project Details
Landing page design and development
Key Services
- LP planning and design
- Coding
Results
Created a landing page to support the service's online expansion.
Corporate Website Design & Development
Online English conversation school
Project Details
Corporate website design and development
Key Services
- Website planning and design
- Coding
Results
Created a corporate website, establishing the foundation for online customer acquisition.
Landing Page Design & Development
Room-sharing service
Project Details
Landing page design and development
Key Services
- LP planning and design
- Coding
Results
Created a service introduction landing page to support new user acquisition.
Translation & Localization
Technical Document PDF Translation & Localization
A specialized manufacturer handling sales and maintenance of industrial fasteners and press-fit machinery. They provide high-quality clinching fasteners primarily for the automotive and electronics sectors.
Project Details
We translated and localized technical document PDFs shared by the overseas headquarters. In addition to researching specialized terminology and utilizing a glossary, we carefully adjusted layouts that were disrupted by translation. Through a four-stage review process, we produced high-quality Japanese-language PDFs.
Key Services
- PDF document translation
- Japanese-English website translation
- Localization
- PDF layout adjustment
Results
The translated Japanese-language PDFs were distributed at trade shows for a total of 3,000 copies, reaching engineers as end customers. In addition, we reduced 40-50 hours of work that the person in charge would have spent coordinating with external vendors. IGNITE's one-stop service significantly reduced the operational burden on the client.
Document Translation & Localization
A specialized manufacturer focused on sales and maintenance of industrial fasteners and press-fit machinery, providing high-quality clinching fasteners primarily for the automotive and electronics sectors.
Project Details
For document translation shared by the overseas headquarters, we combined reliability, speed, and smooth English communication. We carefully researched specialized terminology and expressions that don't exist in Japanese, localizing them into natural Japanese. Through smooth coordination, we achieved the client's required rapid delivery (e.g., within 3 business days).
Key Services
- Document translation
- Localization
- Specialized terminology research and glossary creation
- English communication support
Results
Approximately 10 translated documents were produced with a focus on practical usability for important business purposes such as internal materials and customer information. Timely information dissemination to customers, which had been delayed due to translation bottlenecks, became possible, resolving the business opportunity loss caused by this challenge.
Video Translation
Japanese Localization & Subtitle Production for Trade Show Promotional Video
A B2B company handling sales of high-quality components such as automotive parts and fasteners (industrial screws). Their primary customers in Japan are manufacturers and product designers, and they offer a global product lineup.
Project Details
We were commissioned to localize an existing English video into Japanese for trade show promotion purposes. The client was looking for a partner who could handle both "translation" and "video editing" as a one-stop service, but they had no in-house resources and only 5 business days before the trade show.
Key Services
- Video translation (EN→JP)
- Subtitle text extraction and timecode adjustment
- Subtitle design production and video editing
Results
By handling both translation and video editing as a one-stop service, we significantly reduced the client's burden of finding vendors and coordinating with multiple parties. We achieved a carefully translated layout that naturally integrated the original English subtitles. The produced video was shown at a large-scale trade show and was viewed by over 10,000 people in relative terms. The client gave high praise for both the translation quality and the quality of the subtitle design.
Multilingual Rental Contract Explanation Video Production for Foreign Residents
Daito Kentaku Leasing Co., Ltd., as a member of the Daito Trust Group, operates real estate brokerage and management businesses. They requested multilingual video production for their rental contract process with foreign residents, aiming to shorten contract time, standardize explanations, and prevent errors. Main customer targets are students from Asia, Europe, and North America, with support for multiple languages including English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Portuguese.
Project Details
We produced videos explaining rental contract procedures and notes for foreign rental contractors. The project aimed to shorten contract time, standardize explanation skills, prevent explanation omissions, and standardize sales skills, resulting in slide videos supporting 7 languages.
Key Services
- Multilingual (7 languages) rental contract explanation slide video production
- Photo selection and design ingenuity for intuitive content communication
- Content production based on client-provided scripts and tone guidelines
Results
We produced 7-language videos contributing to reducing explanation time during rental contracts, eliminating individual dependency in explanations, and preventing check errors. Through intuitive visuals and multilingual support, we enabled smooth and consistent information provision to foreign residents, building the foundation for operational efficiency.
Enterprise
Overseas Air Conditioning Management Market Research & Analysis Support for Major Electronics Manufacturer
A case study supporting market research and analysis for the air conditioning management division of major electronics manufacturer Panasonic, aimed at overseas expansion.
Project Details
The main purpose of this project was to collect and analyze information necessary for Panasonic's air conditioning management division to consider expansion into overseas markets.
Key Services
- Overseas market research: Collection of diverse information including market size, growth rates, competitive landscape, and regulations in each country
- Report creation: Analysis of collected information compiled into easy-to-understand reports
- Consulting: Advice and proposals regarding future overseas expansion strategies based on report contents
Results
Conducted research and consulting totaling approximately 500 hours over 3 months, delivering 25 comprehensive research reports. Each report, based on detailed data and analysis, directly contributed to Panasonic's overseas expansion strategy planning. The thoroughness of fact-checking was also highly evaluated for information reliability.
SEO Strategy and Global Expansion Support for Used Goods EC Site
A publicly listed Japanese company engaged in buying and selling used goods, primarily focusing on luxury brand items. While headquartered in Tokyo with stores nationwide, they also have offices in the US, UK, France, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Project Details
In a highly competitive industry, the focus was on how to increase access via SEO domestically in Japan, making SEO implementation for content a critical challenge.
Key Services
- Data analysis for data-driven problem identification and improvement proposals
- SEO consulting supporting the overall SEO strategy
- Blog content expansion and internal linking measures
Results
Domestic access in Japan increased by approximately 1.5x. This growth rate is a good result given the originally high traffic volume. Furthermore, sales via SEO increased by approximately 3x. This reflects the effect of both increased target pages and measures based on detailed data analysis, where access growth translated into concrete sales growth.
Web Advertising
Web Advertising Optimization and Lead Acquisition Support
An international school for preschoolers and elementary school students in Osaka Prefecture. As a member of the Global Schools Group (GSC) operating schools worldwide, they provide an advanced curriculum.
Project Details
The Singapore headquarters-managed ad operations faced challenges in localizing for the Japanese market, including unnatural Japanese expressions in banners. Additionally, lead numbers had declined compared to the school's opening period, making enrollment stagnation a management challenge. They requested our services to increase high-quality leads (MQL) through advertising operations with a deep understanding of the Japanese market, ultimately leading to enrollment.
Key Services
- Overall advertising account optimization
- Target audience review and refinement
- Bilingual (Japanese/English) advertising banner production and deployment
- Landing page (LP) form optimization
- Lookalike targeting in coordination with SNS (Instagram)
Results
High-quality leads (MQL) increased 6x, and CPA (customer acquisition cost) was reduced by up to 72%. Monthly lead acquisition also reached approximately 100, which is 1.5x the previous record high.
Website Development
Website Development That Captures the Hearts of YouTubers for US Market Expansion
A company operating a BGM provision business for creators in Japan.
Project Details
VMP, which operates a music provision business in Japan, faced the challenge of determining what kind of website to create for their US market entry. The design and content that would resonate with American YouTubers as the target audience was unclear, and they were exploring how to create an effective website.
Key Services
- Strategic website architecture planning
- Wireframe creation with focus on user experience
- Design appealing to the sensibilities of the target audience
- Coding to achieve high performance
- Animation creation to generate immersion
- Thorough device testing
- Smooth website launch
Results
The main visual animation that serves as the face of the website. By utilizing Lottie images, we achieved high-quality and lightweight animation, improving user experience.
B2C Advertising
Advertising Management for International School
GIIS Tokyo (Global Indian International School Tokyo) provides international school education from kindergarten through middle school in Tokyo. Primarily targeting parents with children in the Tokyo metropolitan area, especially areas closer to Chiba (Katsushika Ward, Edogawa Ward, etc.), they offer English-centered educational services.
Project Details
Since the Singapore advertising agency they had previously used failed to deliver expected results, they requested advertising management that would enable appropriate approaches to Japanese targets, aiming to increase leads and enrollment while reducing CPA (customer acquisition cost). Before the project, advertising operations targeting Japanese people were insufficient, directly impacting sales and enrollment numbers.
Key Services
- Meta advertising management (audience configuration, lookalike targeting)
- Banner production, deployment, and verification
- Lead quality improvement and strategy planning through close communication
Results
By combining Meta advertising management, creation and deployment of diverse banners, and close communication strategies to address the ineffective existing ad operations, we significantly increased leads and enrollment while halving the CPA. In particular, we made major contributions to effective approaches to Japanese targets and improvement in lead quality. The client gave high praise not only for advertising effectiveness but also for rapid responsiveness and high-quality proposals from a management perspective.
Ad Campaign Optimization
Google Ads Optimization Project
CWC (Columbia West College) is an educational institution based in Los Angeles that provides high-quality ESL (English as a Second Language) programs for international students.
Project Details
This client had been using Google Ads for years but was struggling with deteriorating cost-effectiveness. To solve this challenge, we provided comprehensive support for CWC's Google Ads management. The goal was to suppress costs while acquiring more prospective students, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of ad management, and enabling continuous growth.
Key Services
- Reduction of wasted advertising costs through accurate data measurement and machine learning optimization
- Efficient customer acquisition through strategic selection of cost-effective keywords
- Improvement of user experience through functional improvements to landing pages
- Alignment with user expectations through optimization of ad creatives
- Suppression of wasteful high-cost clicks through bid strategy optimization
- Improvement of ad rank and reduction of cost-per-click through quality score improvement
- Establishment of accurate conversion tracking settings
- Data analysis and visualization utilizing Google Analytics and other analytical tools
Results
Successfully reduced conversion cost to 1/10th, down to just ¥5,000. Conversion rate improved 10x, with the proportion of website visitors making enrollment inquiries rising dramatically from 0.3% to 3.3%. CPC also significantly reduced, bringing average CPC down from ¥800 to ¥300. ROAS (return on ad spend) achieved 700% through accurate understanding of ad performance and efficient implementation of improvements—achieving extremely high cost-effectiveness relative to invested ad spend.
Google Ads Optimization / Meta Advertising Management
OWIS (One World International School) is an international school providing high-quality education based on world-standard curricula and cutting-edge teaching methods in Osaka and Tsukuba.
Project Details
The client wanted to optimize Google Ads management for student recruitment, significantly increasing leads and conversions while improving CVR. As a newly opened school, the goal was to increase brand awareness and lead acquisition, and maximize enrollment through efficient advertising management.
Key Services
- Keyword strategy review to expand reach
- Landing page creation to promote conversions
- Tag configuration review and optimization
- Conversion value configuration
- Consolidation of split advertising budgets and reduction of campaign count (5→2)
- Budget increase for each campaign
- Appropriate negative keyword configuration
- Review of overly narrow keywords and utilization of broad match
- New landing page creation to improve conversion rates
- Improvements through heatmap analysis and A/B testing
Results
Leads increased and advertising effectiveness significantly improved. Efficient bidding strategies and ad delivery were achieved, and by optimizing campaigns, CVR improved significantly from 1.5% to 3.2%. CPC decreased (from approximately ¥300 to ¥250), and click volume improved by 2.6x. By creating a new landing page, conversions increased from 12 per month to 30 per month.
Ad Campaign Optimization Project
An American umbrella and wallet company. Davek is a luxury umbrella brand known for its high durability and lifetime guarantee.
Project Details
Advertising management support in the Japanese market. Utilizing Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other channels, the goal is to reduce CPA, improve ROAS, and expand global reach. Starting with the Japanese market as a foothold, the aim is to establish effective marketing and sales methods in Japan, and verify the sales potential of umbrellas in the Japanese market.
Key Services
- Google Ads management using both branded keywords (brand names) and generic keywords (product names) to reach a wide audience
- P-MAX campaigns to automate delivery across diverse ad placements utilizing Google's machine learning
- Meta Ads management with a tiered campaign structure for a phased approach from awareness building to retargeting
- P-MAX campaigns to drive website traffic
- Click campaigns to drive website traffic and promote online sales
- Generic keywords to understand latent demand and verify sales potential
- Broad ad delivery to a wide user base to verify product acceptance in the Japanese market
- Retargeting campaigns and Lookalike targeting to identify user segments showing interest
Results
Google Ads: Achieved CPA (customer acquisition cost) of approximately $45 and ROAS (return on ad spend) of approximately 250%, generating 2.5x revenue relative to invested ad spend. Meta Ads: Achieved ROAS of 300%, exceeding Google Ads in cost-effectiveness. Also succeeded in customer acquisition at a low CPA of $35. Expanded to a total of 7 countries including Singapore and European nations in addition to Japan.