Our Business

What We Do

Three pillars connect Japanese cultural IP with the world: International Wholesale, D2C Operations, and IP Licensing.

International Wholesale

01 — Wholesale

International Wholesale

We export officially-licensed anime, game and pop-culture merchandise from Japan to retailers and platforms worldwide — launching with North America.

Service Scope

  • Sourcing officially-licensed goods from Japanese manufacturers
  • Bulk export and consolidated logistics
  • US-based overseas warehouse for fast last-mile dispatch
  • Quality inspection and inventory management
  • Compliance with DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping

Who It's For

  • Hobby specialty retailers
  • Anime & gaming e-commerce platforms
  • Convention vendors and pop-up operators
D2C Brand Operations

02 — D2C

D2C Brand Operations

Through our own brand Hoshiyo, we ship Japan-exclusive licensed goods directly to fans worldwide.

Capabilities

  • Multilingual storefront and customer experience design
  • Japan-side picking + US-side outbound packaging hybrid model
  • Shopify Payments international settlement
  • Social media marketing (TikTok / Instagram)
  • Localized customer service for global markets

Currently Operating

IP Licensing

03 — Licensing

IP Licensing Support

We bridge overseas IP holders with Japanese manufacturers and rightsholders, smoothing cultural and commercial differences for win-win collaborations.

Services

  • License agreement coordination and negotiation
  • Manufacturer matching in Japan
  • Quality control and production management
  • Royalty reporting and reconciliation
  • Anti-counterfeit / IP enforcement support in overseas markets

Who We Work With

  • Overseas IP holders (game studios, animation companies, character agencies)
  • Japanese manufacturers seeking export channels
  • Independent creators with cross-border ambitions
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