Business development in Japan.

We help international companies meet potential customers and partners in Japan. We support the meetings and follow-up to help turn discussions into business.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Ten years connecting Japanese and overseas companies.

We’ve helped Japanese companies explore overseas markets and international businesses build relationships in Japan.

Some of the Japanese companies we’ve worked with

  • Chubu Electric Power
  • Fujikura
  • Mori Building
  • Hino Motors
  • Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate
  • TEPCO Holdings
  • Eisai
  • Yamato Transport
  • Sanyo Chemical Industries
  • Toyo Seikan Group
  • NSW
  • Nissin Foods Holdings

What we do

Japan market validation

Meet potential Japanese customers and partners through targeted outreach and online business meetings.

Japan roadshows

A focused program of in-person meetings with potential customers and partners in Japan.

Opportunity support

Move a specific opportunity forward with local coordination and an agreed follow-up plan.

Our approach

  1. Agree on targets

    We agree on your goals and target companies before starting outreach.

  2. Reach the right people

    We use existing relationships and local outreach to reach relevant teams.

  3. Meet and follow up

    We prepare for meetings, join the discussions, and handle immediate follow-up.

  4. Decide on next steps

    We share candid feedback and decide together what to pursue, adjust, or set aside.

TEAM & ADVISORS

The people behind Million Steps.

Our team and advisors bring experience in business development, technology and finance in Japan and overseas.

Meet the team

LET’S TALK

What would you like to achieve in Japan?

Tell us about your company and what you’d like to achieve in Japan. We can discuss the types of customers or partners you want to reach, how we could help, and what an initial project might involve.

You don’t need to have a Japan plan in place to start the conversation.