Japan Consulting

YCP is a leading consulting service in Japan, offering unparalleled expertise and tailor-made solutions to businesses. Discover YCP's unique approach to elevating your strategy and operations.

YCP High Impact Consulting Firm in Japan

At YCP, we unlock the full potential of businesses in Japan, leveraging deep market insights and strategic approaches tailored to the unique Japanese landscape.

Facing the dynamic challenges of Japan's market can be daunting. YCP's consulting firm expertise ensures that our clients navigate these complexities with confidence and clarity.

Choosing YCP as your consulting firm partner in Japan means trusting in a team committed to your success. We bring a blend of local knowledge and global perspective, making us the ideal ally for any business looking to thrive in Japan.

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Project Across Asia

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Portfolio Businesses

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Our Services

Marketing & Sales

YCP boosts your Marketing & Sales in Japan with unparalleled local expertise.

Branding & Brand Management
Product & Portfolio Management
Pricing
Digital Marketing
E-commerce
Customer Experience
Sales Channel Strategy
Digital Sales

Operations

Streamline your operations in Japan with YCP's unparalleled local market expertise.

Project Management Office (PMO)
Growth Strategy Implementation
Operation Transformation
Manufacturing
Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Elevate your Supply Chain Management in Japan with YCP's bespoke solutions.

Supply Chain
Digital Supply Chain
Procurement
Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Expertly navigating M&A, transactions, and PMI in Japan with proven success.

M&A Strategy
Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
M&A Target Scouting
Buyer/Investor Search
Commercial Due Diligence
M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
Valuation
Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
Value Creation
IPO PMO
Joint Venture
Corporate Venture Capital

Strategy

YCP offers comprehensive strategy consulting to enhance business growth in Japan.

Business Strategy
Corporate Finance
Growth Opportunity Identification
New Business Development
Organization Strategy
Enterprise Risk Management
Asset/Project Risk Management
Digital Strategy
Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy

Digital Transformation

Drive your business forward in Japan with YCP's expert digital transformation services.

DX Vision
Digital Roadmap
CIO/CDO Support
System Architecture Design
DX PMO
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Big Data Analysis
IT Organization Design & Restructuring
IT Portfolio Management
Off-shore Development Centre Set-up

Public Services

Optimize your Public Services in Japan with YCP's deep market expertise and insights.

Economic Development
Public Policy Development
E-Governance

Sustainability

YCP provides sustainability guidance in Japan to boost businesses with tailored strategies.

Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
Double Materiality
Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
Sustainability Due Diligence
Supply Chain Assessment
ESG Reporting
Investor Relations & Fundraising
Organization & Governance Design

Market Research

Specializing in Market Research, YCP delivers actionable insights to thrive in Japan.

Market Landscape
Market Size
Industry Structure and Trend
Competitive Benchmark
Business Partner Search & Screening
B2B/B2C Customer Survey
Consumer Research

Our Industries

Key Adaptation Strategies in Japan

Regulatory Hurdles for Foreign Businesses in Japan

With strict regulations, the Japanese market remains impenetrable for some, exemplified by the world's second most complex compliance landscape according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
To overcome these barriers, repurpose efforts on adequate consultation with local stakeholders can be beneficial; businesses attuned to regulatory norms report 30% smoother market navigation.

High Operating Costs in Major Japanese Cities

Tokyo and Osaka are among the top 10 most expensive cities worldwide, escalating operational expenses continually surpassing 5-7% yearly as ranked by Mercer’s Cost of Living survey.
Employing cost management strategies, like leveraging government incentive programs, including the Economic Revitalization Initiative, that can help mitigate operating costs by around 10%.

Japan’s Tech and Innovation Industry Leading the Future

Japan ranks 3rd globally with robust investment in R&D exceeding $160 billion in 2023 facilitating advancement in robotics, AI, and fintech sectors.
Engage comprehensively within tech incubators or partner in federal R&D initiatives to potentially tap into a market setting, likely poised for double-digit annual growth.

Optimized Export Framework for New Market Entrants

Japan’s Free Trade Agreements covering 79% of global GDP open diverse avenues consequently reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers for entrants into APAC differently extensive trade landscape.
Foreign firms tapping into Japan’s SEK30 billion strategic support fund stand to benefit enormously with focused measures streamline market entry and establishment incredibly.

Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us

"During the course of the process, I found YCP highly capable to support Toyota to better understand “ASEAN countries”. We usually work with Japanese consulting company and from their report, we can be a “book smart” but can’t have a clear picture of what’s going on in the real market. The project with YCP brought us “real market experience”. YCP's local consultants got their hands dirty in the marketplace with me. This approach enabled me to understand critical consumer insights behind data. I found it very valuable experience. Thank you very much."

Global Insights Manager

Toyota Motor Corporation

"YCP impressed me most with their ability to get to the truth on some very specific questions, bringing a level of concreteness to the content that I’ve never seen from another consulting firm. Their work provided valuable analysis for decision-making. The team at YCP is efficient, insightful and fearless!"

General Manager for APAC & Director of Global Logistics and Material Handling Business Unit

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Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

Economic Impact Assessment and Quantification of Water Cost Structures

Client

One of Japan's most innovative water technology solutions providers

Area

Japan

Expertise Scope

Economic Impact Quantification, Cost Structure Analysis, Comparative Evaluation

Project Summary

We conducted an economic impact assessment, which included the high-resolution quantification of factors such as fiscal status, water cost structures, and the economic value creation effect from the perspective of government profit and loss (P&L) and cash flow (CF). Additionally, it was essential to evaluate the economic impact compared to alternative solutions, also from the government’s P&L and CF perspective.

Outsourcing Partner Identification for 2D Animation Production in Southeast Asia

Client

A Japanese animation studio looking for an outsource partner in Southeast Asia

Area

Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia

Expertise Scope

Partner Identification and Outreach, Outsourcing Strategy and Vendor Selection

Project Summary

We assisted a Japanese animation studio to identify outsourcing partners for their 2D animation production in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Over four months, we developed an extensive list of potential partners, shortlisted the top 10 companies per country, and contacted them through our network to explore partnership opportunities. We facilitated NDA signings and meetings with the most suitable candidates, and successfully identified prospects that met the client’s requirements.