Free · Step 1

Find out where you actually stand.

15 questions across five areas, scored out of 30. It takes about three minutes, we do not ask for your email, and you see the result straight away.

The questions come from the scorecard we use internally before deciding whether to take a project on. Answer honestly — a low score is the normal starting point, not a failure.

0 of 15 answered

About three minutes

Website and digital presence

You have a Japanese website with copy written by a native speaker — not a translation.
Your privacy policy and Specified Commercial Transactions page exist in Japanese.
The site is optimised for load speed and mobile use inside Japan.

Trust signals

A Japanese address, a landline number and a named representative are published.
You have Japanese media coverage, or logos of Japanese clients.
You have customer testimonials or case studies in Japanese.

Content and communication

There is a Japanese-language route for people to contact you.
You have FAQ or help content in Japanese.
Japanese social accounts exist and are actively run.

Legal and operations

You understand and comply with the regulations that govern your category here.
You support the payment methods Japanese buyers expect, where relevant.
You can support customers within Japanese business hours.

Market understanding and strategy

You know who your competitors are inside Japan.
Your pricing has been set for this market specifically.
You have a marketing strategy written for Japan.

15 left to answer.