This article showcases our top picks for the best Japan based e-Commerce companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the e-Commerce industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Japan e-Commerce Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
SoftBank
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SoftBank provides fixed-line, mobile telephony, internet, telecommunications, and digital television products.
Rakuten
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Rakuten is a provider of e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications products and services.
Mercari
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Mercari is a community-powered shopping app from Japan allowing anyone to buy and sell anything from anywhere.
BASE
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BASE provides web-based services that develop and build e-commerce platforms.
bitbank
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Bitcoin wallet, payment processing, bitcoin reward service and news media
BitFlyer
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BitFlyer is a bitcoin exchange and marketplace that enables its customers to buy, sell, and spend bitcoins.
Virtusize
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Virtusize is a virtual fitting solution that enables online fashion retailers to illustrate size and fit for consumers.
SODA
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Soda is the Japanese startup behind a marketplace specializing in sneakers and streetwear called SNKRDUNK.
Luup
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Luup is Japan’s #1 e-scooter and e-bike sharing service provider.
aucfan Co.,Ltd.
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aucfan is a Japanese online platform that provides e-commerce price data across American, Chinese, and Japanese markets.
retro
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Retro is a purchase and consignment sales site for secondhand goods.
Zaiko
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Two way marketplace connecting event organizers with media companies as sales channels. Ticketing as a service.
Raksul
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Raksul is a B2B platform builder with a vision of “better systems, better world”. It has platforms in printing, logistics and advertising.
TakeMe Co., Ltd.
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TakeMe offers an “All-in-One” payment platform for our pre- and post- pay value added services for merchants to digitally transform quickly
Tokyo Otaku Mode
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Tokyo Otaku Mode delivers the latest news on Japanese anime, manga, games, and more through its Facebook page.
OpenLogi
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OpenLogi is a Tokyo based logistics platform focused on SMEs and freelancers.
FamilyMart
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FamilyMart is a convenience store franchise chain that sells basic grocery items like magazines, snacks, drinks, and more.
Coconala
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Coconala operates a website to buy and sell knowledge, skills and, experience from users who are willing to teach.
LOCONDO
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Locondo is an e-commerce company that sells shoes and fashion.
DIGITAL GRID
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Digital Grid is a retail supply contract or a power supply contract with a service provider using the digital grid platform.
Milleporte
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Milleporte is a fashion and lifestyle focused EC site based in Japan.
Creema
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Creema operates an online marketplace for handmade products.
giftee
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giftee is an online service that enables users to send thank you notes with small gifts by Twitter and email.
Inagora
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Inagora constructed and operates the Chinese Beijing cross-border e-commerce platform “Wando Platform.”
Newrope
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Newrope is a web service business and media business platform.
FABRIC TOKYO
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FABRIC TOKYO is a Japanese startup provides a direct-to-consumer custom-made apparel brand. (former-company name Lifestyle Design Co., Ltd.)
Kabuku
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Kabuku provides 3D printing solutions, operation services, and a marketplace through their Rinkak platform.
Ship&co
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Ship&co is an online Shipping tool for eCommerce merchants.
Zig Zag Japan
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Zig-Zag supports both buyers and sellers so that they can shop and sell safely, easily and freely without worrying about borders.
RECLO
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RECLO is a luxury brand consignment application that allows the user to consign and sell branded products.
UUUO
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UUUO is a development and operation of the UUUO fishery market connected by smartphones.
Sparty
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Sparty is a beauty tech company whose mission is to “create a sensual era”.
Locondo.jp
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Locondo.jp is a Japanese e-commerce site offering a wide variety of apparel and shoes.
Snaq me
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Snaq me is a personalized subscription service for Guilt Free snacks that do not feel guilty when eaten.
Jimoty
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Jimothy is a free advertisement bulletin board for 9 million people a month!
Oh My Glasses
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Oh My Glasses is a lifestyle brand that offer high quality made in Japan eyewear at an affordable price.
MiddleField
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MiddleField is a team to make cars the best entertainment and to make the lives of everyone involved in cars into entertainment.
Jiraffe
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jiraffe focusses on Internet service planning, development, and management.
GiftMall
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GiftMall is an e-commerce platform specializing in gifts.
atta
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Flight and accommodation metasearch that leverages big data and AI to predict future prices of flight tickets and accommodations
SORABITO
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SORABITO is an eCommerce marketplace for used construction equipment and machinery.
SORA
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SORA is an online service that compares prices of various hotels and inns.
Crevo
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Crevo is an online crowdsourcing platform, producing videos for the use of advertising and marketing.
Let
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Let is a mobile app that allows users to buy and sell goods with translation.
Orosy
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Space Engine, Inc. provides wholesale platform “orosy” that connects D2C brands and retailers from Japan.
Clipline
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ClipLine provides a mechanism that enables the communication between multi-store.
SOLAIRO
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SOLAIRO is an online customer service solution that provides the best purchasing experience for online visitors.
The Ethical Spirits & Co.
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The Ethical Spirits & Co. is an online store for spirits and alcohol.
Laxus Technologies
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Laxus Technologies is an E-Commerce start up.
One Act
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One Act is developing and managing web service “PieceX”, the world’s first source code marketplace with dynamic pricing by AI.
Valuence
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Valuence Holdings Inc formerly known as SOU Inc, is a company which purchase and sell branded products, precious metals, antiques.
au Commerce & Life
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au Commerce & Life is a company that was created to provide customers with experience value through diverse commerce of things and things.
Herbal-i
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Herbal-i provides an online e-commerce platform for pharmaceutical products.
Smart Shopping
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Smartmat is an eco-friendly IoT purchase system for on-demand, no-hassle grocery with cost-effective shipping.
UNIQLO
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UNIQLO Co is an online store that sells women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing and accessories.
Monokabu Inc.
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Monokabu is a site where people can buy and sell sneakers at a price you decide.
Office de Yasai
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Office de Yasai is an online platform that enables users to order and get vegetables delivered to their offices.
ZIGExN
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ZIGExN engages in the life media platform business.
Appify Technologies
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Appify Technologies operates a no-code development service that enables users to create personal e-commerce applications.
PostCoffee
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PostCoffee is an online coffee platform that provides coffee subscription and delivery services.
Favy
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Favy.jp is WEB service for all of the shops make it easy to home page.
Nanapi
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Nanapi is a web system development company based in Japan, and it provides life hacking website or app.
picki
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Picki is a company which develops fashion D2C platform.
Cansell
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Cansell is a web service that allows you to easily sell and buy accommodation reservations.
Gift Pad
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Gift Pad is a web catalog gift that allows recipients to choose their favorite products.
MarketEnterprise
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MarketEnterprise is an online platform that enables consumers to purchase or sell reusable goods in Japan.
FULL KAITEN Japan
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Full Kaiten is a companyprovides the main functions of inventory reduction, purchasing optimization, and sales increase.
IJGN
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Ijigen is the contract development and operation of systems and apps.
Effectual
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Effectual helps businesses and individuals regain online trust and build brands.
Cake.jp
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Cake.jp is an e-commerce company that specializes in home delivery cakes.
Grand Design
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Grand Design is a platform that connects consumers with stores and brands.
Personize
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Personize is a live video shopping for hair and beauty products.
KitchHike
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KitchHike is an online service that connects cooks and hikers in kitchens all over the world.
itsumo.
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Itsumo is a company which attract customers by consulting online shopping and e-commerce sites .
TrustHub
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TrustHub operates an e-commerce marketplace “Clove” that specializes in trading collectibles.
Spika
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Spika operates Nailbook, a photo-sharing service that offers a wide range of photos of nail art designs.
RONGO
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RONGO LIVE is a live shopping app that allows you to meet new products and services and experience shopping as if you were in a store.
Pear Japan
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Pear is a Platform business OMNI-CORE and E-commerce business company.
Suvaco
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Suvaco is a Tokyo based home design marketplace startup.
ASIAN BRIDGE INC.
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ASIAN BRIDGE is a one-stop-shop for Japanese merchandise such as beauty care products, health foods, and clothing.
URIDOKI
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Uridoki is a comparison information site that allows you to compare purchase prices and word-of-mouth for all products.
ticketstreet
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Ticketstreet is a Japan-based online marketplace for concert, sport, and theater event tickets.
Farfetch Japan
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Farfetch Japan is a luxury fashion technology platform.
e-LogiT
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No1 fulfillment service company for eCommerce companies in Japan, based on excellent logistics services
Vook
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The Japanese startup running online platforms for videographers.
Anime Consortium Japan
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Anime Consortium Japan specializes in the video streaming, e-commerce and licensing.
Active SONAR .Inc
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Active SONAR .Inc is a subscription e-commerce company for the Japanese market.
CarryOnMall
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CarryOnMall is a kids fashion community that collects already-worn children’s clothes.
MANSION MARKET
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MANSION MARKET is a news and media based company.
Lestas
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Lestas manufactures and sells custom-made products.
LENDY Japan
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Lendy is an operation of online lending service.
Cart
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Cart allows you to purchase wellness products from all over the world while in Japan.
iMobile
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iMobile offers small-sized businesses based in Japan with website, blog, and online store development services.
Brangista
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Brangista is an e-magazine publishing company that provides web promotion support business and more.
