Tokyo-based marketing studio
Your Japan market
entry partner.
A boutique 5-person studio helping companies worldwide navigate Japan's unique digital landscape — from strategy to full-funnel execution. Small team. Big focus. Real results.
¥300M+
Ad spend managed
4yr
Active
GoogleMetaTikTokYouTube
2,000+
Contracts closed
1M+
Views generated
¥300M+
Ad spend managed
4
Years active
2,000+
Contracts closed
1M+
Views generated
Why Curiosity Workshop
Small studio.
Serious results.
We're not an agency. We're a tight-knit team of 5 specialists working directly on your account. No handoffs to juniors. No bloated retainers.
We help companies from anywhere in the world — Europe, the Americas, Asia — build a real presence in Japan. Handled natively in Japanese, Chinese, and English.
We actively welcome small and mid-sized businesses. Senior-level attention from day one.
Trilingual by default
Japanese, Chinese, English — native quality. Written by people who live in the culture, not translators.
¥300M+ in ad spend managed
Google, Meta, TikTok — performance campaigns with clear ROI accountability across Japan's major platforms.
Built for SMBs worldwide
From Europe to Asia to the Americas — senior-level attention for every client, regardless of budget size.
Affordable & efficient
Boutique doesn't mean expensive. Agency-quality results at SMB-friendly pricing — no waste, no overhead.
Deep Japan expertise
We know where Japanese and Chinese diaspora audiences spend time online — and how to reach them effectively.
What we do
End-to-end, or
just what you need.
01
Paid Advertising
Full-funnel campaign management across Google, Meta, TikTok, and Japan-specific platforms. CPL optimization with transparent reporting.
02
Social Media & Content
Scripting, filming, editing, and platform management — from YouTube Shorts to Douyin. Built for Japan and Chinese diaspora audiences.
03
Market Entry Strategy
Competitive landscape analysis, channel prioritization, and go-to-market roadmaps. We map Japan so you don't have to guess.
04
Brand Localization
Beyond translation — cultural adaptation of messaging, tone, and visuals for Japanese and Chinese markets.
05
Branding & Web
Corporate website development, brand naming, and logo design — from zero brand presence to market-ready.
06
Reporting & Analytics
Regular English dashboards and insight reports. Clear KPIs, honest analysis, forward-looking recommendations.
Proven results
Numbers we're proud of.
Auto Finance · Japan
¥300M+
Ad spend managed across Google, Meta & more
Developed and executed paid marketing strategies across all major platforms. Led full branding: corporate website, brand naming, and logo design. Grew the client from 0 to 2,000+ signed contracts.
Real Estate · Tokyo
1M+
Video views in 6 months
Built multi-platform presence from zero across YouTube, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, WeChat, and Line. Grew to 10,000+ followers with multiple viral videos. Concept: Managing Property in Tokyo.
Art & Culture · Japan → China
461×
Follower growth on Bilibili in 2 months
Launched a Japanese contemporary artist into the Chinese market. Grew from 12 to 5,535 followers, views from 181 to 240,000. Full platform launch with content adaptation and SEO.
How it works
Simple process.
Clear deliverables.
01
Discovery
We learn your business
A focused conversation about your goals, target audience, budget, and definition of success. No intake forms — just a real conversation.
02
Strategy
We build your Japan playbook
Channel selection, competitive positioning, content approach, and paid media plan — tailored to your market and budget.
03
Execution
We build and run it
Content creation, campaign management, platform operations — end-to-end. You stay focused on your core business.
04
Reporting
We keep you in the loop
Monthly reports with clear KPIs, honest analysis, and forward-looking recommendations — in your language.
The team
5 specialists.
One account.
You work directly with our core team — no junior handoffs. Every member brings deep specialist experience across marketing, strategy, research, content, and branding.
A
Aris
Strategy & Ads
Former Rakuten strategist (M&A, e-commerce). 10+ yrs in marketing. $2M+ ad spend managed across Google, Meta, TikTok. Waseda University · Missouri Journalism.
C
Costa
VC & Advisor
Sun Yat-sen University MBA mentor. 13 years venture investment experience. Business strategist and team advisor.
W
Wu
Content & Production
TV director and editor. Expert in Premiere & Final Cut Pro. Video content for Japanese and Chinese platforms.
Ch
Chris
Market Research
Partner at international market research firm. 10 years industry experience. Expert in FMCG, retail, and consumer intelligence.
YY
YY
Brand & Marketing
Keio University, media master's. Co-founder of dessert brand. Integrated online and offline marketing campaigns.
Ready to enter Japan?
We take on a select number of new clients each year. If you're an SMB anywhere in the world serious about Japan, let's talk.