Strategic Business Development
We provide a variety of effective and efficient services and solutions, tailored closely to client needs in order to help them achieve their business objectives. Our highly skilled, well-trained staff understand the needs and end goals of our clients, and we are fully capable of helping them navigate political, social and economic differences to better position them in the unique markets of Japan and the wider Pacific Rim region. Our specialized team provides expert advice and support for clients to enable development of localized strategies.
Some examples of our services include:
- Market research and creation of market penetration strategies
- Creation and execution of strategies for optimal business development
- Acceleration of management, sales, and new business development of subsidiaries in Japan, while keeping the total cost low.
- Creation and establishment of multinational and trilateral strategies and/or presence (i.e. among North America, Japan and China, among North America, Japan and India)
Feel free to contact us for more information.
Representation
CFE Corporation provides one-stop consulting and representation services for overseas firms to enable successful market entry in Japan. We primarily work with foreign, non-Japanese companies who do not yet have a presence in Japan. We effectively market their products, services and intellectual properties to Japanese companies.
CFE conducts business as a Japanese office for our clients, enabling them to take advantage of our long-established relationships with Japanese companies. We act as an extension of our client to help them promote their products and services and obtain new business. This includes follow through after they are chosen as a supplier. Furthermore, CFE establishes and values long-term relationships with clients and assists with their growth.
Some examples of our services include:
- Representation in Japan
- Facilitating initial contact with the right opportunities and partners.
- Negotiation including term sheets and contracts.
- Project management support in Japan
- On-going representation through the life-cycle of the engagement.
Intellectual Property
We support business development by utilizing intellectual property (patented technologies, brands, registered trademarks, utility models, etc.) owned by companies and individuals. For more than 50 years since our establishment (including CFE Group activities) we have provided support for business development that utilizes the intellectual properties of companies and individuals. We are active in a wide range of efforts, serving both overseas companies coming to Japan and Japanese companies going overseas. We receive a wide range of inquiries regarding utilization of intellectual property, and the first thing we do in response is ask about the client’s wishes and tell them what kinds of support we can provide.
Some examples of things we ask our clients first and our services include:
- If and how much potential business can be expected
- Whether they want help creating a business plan and utilizing intellectual properties
- Opportunity research to understand business potential
- Create business plan centered on the IP(s)
Real Estate
If you are seeking real estate for personal use, such as an apartment or house, or real estate for investment purposes, such as a commercial building, please contact us. Our bilingual (mainly English and Japanese) real estate experts, who are nationally certified real estate (buildings and properties) transaction agents, offer a variety of services including financial advisory, end-to-end services, and new value creation, all to meet your real estate needs.
Some examples of our services include:
- Searching out and providing real estate investment opportunities
- Assisting in the sale of currently owned real estate
- Assistance in finding real estate for short-term living in Japan
- Assistance in finding real estate for long-term living in Japan
- Assistance with leasing of real estate
M&A and Investments
Since our establishment in 1975, CFE Corporation has provided various services to bridge the gaps between business customs and cultural differences among Japanese and foreign companies. If you are looking for business partners such as distributors or joint-venture partners, or are interested in acquiring a business, company or brand in Japan, we will support you through our extensive network of contacts as well as our expertise and experience accumulated over more than 50 years in the business, taking all necessary steps to increase your chances of good working relationships and channel coverage in Japan.
Some examples of our services include:
- Assistance in finding business partners in Japan
- Assistance in negotiations with Japanese companies
- Assistance in acquiring Japanese companies and brands
Branding and Importing/Exporting
We cultivate strong business foundations by steadily developing products and services that are truly valuable, without getting caught up in price competition, mass production, mass consumption or mass sales.
Your brand is the sum total of what others think about you and your products and services, and the development and maintenance of your brand are critical to long-term success. We can assess the strengths and weaknesses of your present brand and work with you to develop a sound long-term brand strategy.
Examples of our strengths include:
- High quality and value, from the world to Japan
- High quality and value, from Japan to the world
- A commitment to brand development focusing on:
– Products and services that customers can use for a long time
– Sharing value with producers and delivering this value to customers
– Emphasizing quality over quantity
– Pursuit of meaningful added value
Language Education and Teaching Material Development
We operate a language education school for Japanese people who want to learn English and people from other countries who want to learn Japanese.
English Classes:
Our classes range from entry level to advanced levels, and our bilingual teachers (mainly English and Japanese) are equipped to meet students’ language-education needs. For more information about our school, please contact us.
Japanese Classes:
Our classes range from entry level to advanced levels. Our Japanese teachers, who are bilingual English and Japanese speakers, are equipped to meet students’ language-education needs. For more information about our school, please contact us.
“Market Segments Served”
Transportation: Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Parts
Construction & Agricultural Machine Parts
Intellectual Property
Electronics
Musical Instruments
Real Estate
Software & IT Peripherals
Aerospace Parts
Communications Equipment
Language Education
Industrial Products
Consumer Products