YCP in Numbers
Market entry requires agility as Japan's average corporate digital adoption rate sits at
54%*
making digital transformation a key differentiator for new players.
Source: Statista, 2024
YCP High Impact Consulting Firm in Japan
Japan offers vast business potential due to advancements in technology, culture, and more. YCP leverages these elements to maximize business opportunities, driving innovation and growth for its clients.
YCP expertly navigates Japan's market challenges with deep insight and expertise in Japanese culture and business landscapes. With a keen understanding, they ensure every client's unique challenges and needs are expertly addressed.
YCP is a trusted partner for businesses in Japan due to their proven track record, comprehensive approach, and strong local connections providing clients with a strategic edge to achieve sustainable success.
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
Navigating Japan's Regulatory Environment
- Businesses entering Japan grapple with an intricate regulatory system, increasing compliance costs by about 30%. Grasping these laws intensifies market adaptability.
- Japan's reforms aim to streamline compliance. Companies exploiting digital advancements may cut costs by 10%. Align partnerships carefully for market entry success.
Cultural Nuances Require Adaptability
- 45% of firms new to Japan find cultural nuances impact operations notably. Understanding intricate business protocols is pivotal in the Japanese market.
- Acknowledging cultural differences allows businesses to tailor strategies. Building local alliances aids in embracing nuances, reducing adaptation time significantly.
Green Innovation In Japan's Dynamic Market
- With Japan targeting a 46% greenhouse gas emission reduction by 2030, eco-friendly initiatives are burgeoning, leading the ASEA in sustainability adherence.
- Greater demand emerges for sustainable solutions as government policies advance. This opens avenues for foreign companies in smart tech and clean energy transition.
Robust Growth in Japan’s Tech Sector
- Japan’s tech market anticipates a CAGR of 5.8% until 2025. Innovation-driven demand spreads in AI, fintech greatly prospering digital business frameworks.
- Ample governmental backing focuses on expanding the digital economy. Firms embedding deeply in R&D simultaneously accelerate broader tech advancements regionally.
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
Intralox
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.
YCP in Media
Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders’ Summit.
At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia’s evolving energy mix.
Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore’s expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.
Publications
オペレーション診断に基づく 需要予測高度化の方向性と 経営貢献
不確実性の高い環境下では、需要予測はS&OPを支える戦略的なケイパビリティとなっています。予測精度は、システムやモデルの高度化だけでなく、プランナーのスキルや組織文化にも左右されます。診断フレームワークを活用することで、改善すべきポイントを的確に特定し、意思決定の俊敏性を高めることが可能となります。
サプライチェーンの環境変化と これからの需要予測
世界のサプライチェーンは、混乱リスクの高まり、サステイナビリティへの要請、地政学的リスクの顕在化に直面しており、リーン型モデルの限界が明らかになりつつあります。本ホワイトペーパーでは、レジリエンスとアジリティをサプライチェーン・マネジメント（SCM）の中核的な目的として位置付けています。あわせて、AIを活用した可視性の向上、需要予測の高度化、ならびに精度そのものではなく意思決定の実効性に重点を置いたS&OPの重要性を示しています。
安全管理における課題と テクノロジー活用
化学産業における環境対応と企業課題
環境規制の強化とサステイナビリティに対する期待の高まりを背景に、化学業界への圧力は一段と強まっています。大手企業は規制対応を差別化の機会として捉える一方で、中小企業にとってはコスト負担の増大が課題となっています。今後の長期的な競争力は、サプライチェーン全体での協業と、サステイナビリティを中核戦略に組み込めるかどうかに左右されると考えられます。
Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners
Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs
Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting
Leon Cheng
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America, South America
Past Experience:
EAC, DHL
Mehdi Jaouadi
Partner
Nationality: French
Region Coverage:
Asia, Europe, South America
Past Experience:
METRO AG, L'Oréal
Shinjiro Sameshima
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
UBS
Takanori Ono
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
Cisco, KPMG
Kana Iikura
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia, Africa, Europe, North America
Past Experience:
KPMG AZSA
Masa Matsuoka
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia, Europe
Past Experience:
Nomura Research Institute, UBS Securities Japan
Talk to Our Japan Experts
Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.
YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP
- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus
YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP
- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus
