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Market Research
We analyze local regulation, taste, and competition with data to design the optimal go-to-market.
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PILLAR 01 / TRADE BUSINESS
Crossing borders withTradeexpertise.
From market validation and legal research to business interpretation, import/export operations and warehousing — Won. Studio supports brand crossings end-to-end.
Cross-border Trade
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Capabilities
Capabilities
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Interpretation & Translation
Native business interpreters and high-precision translation that preserves brand voice — from meetings to contracts.
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Trade Operations
Customs, logistics, and warehouse management end-to-end. We minimize risk and protect brand value.
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Why Us
Why brands choose Won. Studio
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Bases in Tokyo and Seoul
Our own teams on the ground in both countries handle local regulation, tax, and logistics directly.
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Native in JP, KO, and EN
Business interpreting, contract and certification translation, and brand-aligned copywriting — handled in-house.
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Verify first, scale second
We test demand on low-risk channels like crowdfunding before scaling to full import, EC, and B2B.
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End-to-end ownership
Planning, contracts, customs, warehouse, CS, and inventory all live in one team.
Deliverables
What we deliver
01Market entry strategy report (both JP and KR)
02Import certification, labeling, and legal checklist
03Business interpretation and translation (meetings, contracts, manuals)
04Customs and logistics handling
05Local warehouse intake and inventory management
06Monthly operations report
Workflow
Workflow
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Discovery
We learn your brand, product, and goals.
DURATION1–2 weeksOUTPUTBrief Doc
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Market Study
Local regulation, competition, demand analysis.
DURATION2–4 weeksOUTPUTMarket Report
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Execution
Trade, logistics, and inventory management.
DURATION8 weeks+OUTPUTImport / Receipt
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Ongoing Support
Continuous local partner coordination.
DURATIONMonthlyOUTPUTOps Report
Use Cases
How partners use us
A European brand exploring Japan import
A European D2C fashion brand considers entering Japan. We design an ~4-month plan from certification and labeling research through the first container import.
A Korean D2C brand entering Japan
For a Korean lifestyle D2C brand entering Japan, we handle PSE / electrical safety certification, Japanese labeling, and package localization in one flow.
* These are generalized illustrative scenarios, not specific brand results.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Primarily fashion, goods, beauty, lifestyle, home appliances, and non-refrigerated food. For categories with complex certifications, we evaluate feasibility up front.
Let's take your brand into Japan and Korea, together.
From market validation to crowdfunding ops, EC expansion, and technology — Won. Studio supports every step in one place.