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The 90-day Japan launch playbook we've refined across 62 brands.
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April 12, 2026 · 9 min read

The 90-day Japan launch playbook we've refined across 62 brands.

Most foreign brands enter Japan with a translated deck and a hopeful budget. Here's what actually works in the first 90 days, drawn from the launches that became category leaders.

M
Mei Nakamura
Director, Japan Strategy

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