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Case Studies

Japan launch results, not pitch decks.

From NASDAQ-listed hardware and brands selling in 40+ countries to patented consumer products, these cases show how Eifer turns overseas products into real Japan launches.

Case 01

MUDORA

Apple Watch band (cutting-edge AI device)

First Japan partner for a NASDAQ-listed company, selling from day one

Japan launch challenge

A NASDAQ-listed Israeli company was looking for its first Japan partner. Despite 3,000+ units sold overseas, it had no local sales channels or customer network in Japan.

What Eifer did

  • Structured a Japan market-entry collaboration with a local corporate partner
  • Built a setup that enabled sales from day one of the contract
  • Designed same-day upsell from an existing customer list via email newsletters, led by Eifer's Japan partner
  • Positioning and localization around the narrative "the most futuristic Apple Watch band ever, landing in Japan for the first time"

Launch results

  • Sales from day one of the contract as the company's first Japan partner
  • Revenue achieved via email only
  • Direct contract signed with a NASDAQ-listed company

Case 02

Outin

Portable coffee maker

Built the Japan launch from zero to a nationwide retail and TV rollout

Japan launch challenge

A Shanghai-founded brand — #1 in its category on Amazon US/EU, selling in 40+ countries — wanted to seriously enter Japan. Their patented product that "brews concentrated coffee in 3 minutes using cold water" required a strategy to expand across Japan's diverse channels.

What Eifer did

  • Negotiated and secured exclusive distribution rights in Japan
  • Awareness via live appearances on major TV programs and news broadcasts
  • YouTuber and SNS-driven word-of-mouth strategy
  • Rollout to 20+ major electronics retailers including Yodobashi Camera and Yamada Denki
  • Cross-category demand development (coffee, outdoor, sports)

Launch results

  • Live TV appearance on Yomiuri TV's "Asaiki Wide Su-Matan!" Momoko no Navi-Masu! segment within 3 months of launch (2024-03-23) — https://www.ytv.co.jp/asapara/momonavi/20240323/index.html
  • Rollout to Yodobashi Camera and Yamada Denki
  • Exclusive distribution contracts with 20+ major electronics retailers in Japan
  • Product lineup extended beyond coffee makers (outdoor buckles, etc.)

Case 03

NAISU

Clear ice maker

Won exclusive rights against 10+ distributors, then delivered ¥10M+ in month one

Japan launch challenge

A fast-growing Singapore ice-maker brand was considering Japan entry. More than 10 distributor candidates were competing for rights, and the brand owner had no prior experience launching in Japan.

What Eifer did

  • Direct face-to-face negotiation with the brand owner considering Japan entry
  • Won exclusive distribution rights against 10+ competing distributors
  • Market validation and initial revenue via crowdfunding
  • Secured additional SKUs including new colors and accessories
  • Full-service Japan launch support from branding through sales

Launch results

  • ¥10M+ in sales within the first month of launch
  • Category #1 on crowdfunding
  • Client continued working with Eifer and expanded the product lineup
  • Transitioned to brand-building phase targeting a larger M&A with home-use demand in view

Case 04

Vinxper

Wine gadget

End-to-end Japan launch reaching ¥15M+ in the first month

Japan launch challenge

A patented new wine gadget from Taiwan needed to be launched in the Japanese market.

What Eifer did

  • Exclusive rights negotiation (secured at no cost)
  • End-to-end brand launch
  • PR strategy via YouTuber reviews

Launch results

  • ¥15M+ in sales in the first month of launch
  • Hit driven by organic YouTuber coverage at no cost

Case 05

Ger tent

Glamping × sauna tent

Full-service Japan launch for a first-time client, ¥13M+ in month one

Japan launch challenge

A tent brand created by a Mongolian maker, with a client who had zero prior experience, aiming to launch in Japan.

What Eifer did

  • Leveraged our full service — end-to-end from branding through sales
  • Product positioning aligned with glamping and sauna demand

Launch results

  • ¥13M+ in the first month of launch
  • Success case with a fully first-time client

Case 06

Cera Plus

Portable espresso machine

From zero trade-show sales to ≈¥18M in month one through full Japan localization

Japan launch challenge

The product had failed to sell at overseas trade shows. With zero brand awareness and no sales channels in Japan, the launch had to be built from scratch — rebuilding the brand narrative and localizing end-to-end.

What Eifer did

  • Complete localization for the Japanese market from scratch
  • Rebuilt brand narrative and positioning
  • Market validation and initial revenue via Makuake crowdfunding
  • Secured coverage in MonoMagazine (Feb 2 issue, coffee feature)
  • Secured coverage in Goods Press (Tokuma Shoten, Apr 6 issue)

Launch results

  • Nearly ¥18M in sales within the first month of launch
  • Successful Makuake crowdfunding campaign — https://www.makuake.com/project/ceraplus/
  • Brand recognition established via coverage in MonoMagazine and Goods Press
  • Positioned as a technology brand backed by 70+ patents and international standards

Case 07

Omi

AI wearable

Won exclusive Japan rights against major trading houses, then reached ¥37.98M on Makuake in about one month

Japan launch challenge

The US AI wearable brand Omi—already used by Japanese consumers—was choosing its Japan distribution partner amid competition from major trading houses and other candidates.

What Eifer did

  • Direct outreach to the brand holder with a Japan-exclusive distribution proposal
  • Won partner selection against major trading houses and other candidates
  • Supported localization and pre-launch strategy under the Japan-facing name AIomi
  • Supported the Makuake Japan pre-launch rollout

Launch results