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Design for Japan

from an International Perspective

Koi

Design for Japan

from an International Perspective

Koi

Design for Japan

from an International Perspective

Skydea is an English-speaking design team based in Tokyo. We love to help bridge this unique culture and language with the West.

Cross-Cultural Design & Strategy for Websites and Mobile Apps

Our experiences in working with Japan and the West inform our designs. We embrace cultural diversity and seek to bridge divides.

Ship&co bilingual Japanese and English website
Ship&co bilingual Japanese and English website
Ship&co bilingual Japanese and English website

Empathy

Different place,
different lives

Understand your ideal customer β€” and how your product or service might fit into their lives. Our Japan team has lived and worked in Japan as well as Western countries (primarily the US), and can leverage that experience to bridge cultures.

  • San Francisco
  • Working people
  • Yosemite National Park, USA
  • Boston, MA, USA
  • Office work
  • Taxis in NYC

Experiencial Tastes

Designed to Build Trust

Japan is notable for often having, from a Westerner's perspective, "walls of text" on a website. But the need for solid communication and a sense of being "heard" is real. The most modern, compelling Japanese designs still tell the story, but sometimes simply in smaller font β€” and never over-explaining.

  • Boston, MA, USA
  • Boston, MA, USA
  • Boston, MA, USA
  • Friends hanging out
  • Boston, MA, USA

Your Creative Partner

Your Creative Partner

Your Creative Partner

(who knows what it's like to work in Japan)

We're expats. We know what it's like being a foreigner in Japan, and how tough it can be to integrate into a different culture. Our team of designers is keenly aware of the differences between Western UI design and local design styles.

We might be a good fit if you're any of these:

01

Japanese Government Agencies

Are you looking to help or reach foreigners in Japan? To explain in ways that they might more intuitively understand? We're happy to assist.

02

Looking to Enter Japan

Is your company expanding into Asia, with Japan as a potential launch site? Customer behavior and expectations can be very different here, and we can help you navigate.

Works linking Japan & the World

Blackship Realty corporate brand guidelines
Blackship Realty corporate web design

Case study

Elevating the Expat Real Estate Experience in Japan

Visually repositioned Blackship Realty to be not just another agency, but as an expat-focused real estate company in Japan.

Blackship Realty corporate brand guidelines
Blackship Realty corporate web design

Case study

Elevating the Expat Real Estate Experience in Japan

Visually repositioned Blackship Realty to be not just another agency, but as an expat-focused real estate company in Japan.

Blackship Realty corporate brand guidelines
Blackship Realty corporate web design

Case study

Elevating the Expat Real Estate Experience in Japan

Visually repositioned Blackship Realty to be not just another agency, but as an expat-focused real estate company in Japan.

Case study

Japanese & English bilingual marketing website

A new, easily editable site, with a look that appeals better to the Japanese market.

Case study

Japanese & English bilingual marketing website

A new, easily editable site, with a look that appeals better to the Japanese market.

Case study

Japanese & English bilingual marketing website

A new, easily editable site, with a look that appeals better to the Japanese market.

eMotion Fleet brand guidelines
eMotion Fleet branding and web design

Case study

Website & Brand Identity for Commercial EV Startup

A fresh look & feel for up-and-coming commercial EV fleet solutions startup, eMotion Fleet.

eMotion Fleet brand guidelines
eMotion Fleet branding and web design

Case study

Website & Brand Identity for Commercial EV Startup

A fresh look & feel for up-and-coming commercial EV fleet solutions startup, eMotion Fleet.

eMotion Fleet brand guidelines
eMotion Fleet branding and web design

Case study

Website & Brand Identity for Commercial EV Startup

A fresh look & feel for up-and-coming commercial EV fleet solutions startup, eMotion Fleet.

Core Capabilities

Strategy Consulting
Creative Direction
Branding
Logo & Identity Design
Brand Guidelines

Front-End Coding
Framer Development
Wordpress Development
Marketing Landing Pages
Graphic Design
Pitch Deck Design
Other Marketing Collateral

From past clients

  • Skydea was the dream team to work with. We used Skydeas service to build our website for our new cafe, shop, and event space. Many elements of the business were not exactly fixed causing delays to our overall website development however they were patient, and understanding throughout the whole process while executing all of our wishes for the website. Skydea will find a way to get your website the way you want it, promptly and most importantly in great spirit.

    β€” 

    Kay Bayles, Alishan Park

  • Skydea did everything from strategy to coding, and had excellent communication. They were not only fast but flexible, and we were able to massively improve our website's UX/UI and SEO. We're seeing SEO growth and it's only been a few months! We'd love to continue working together!

    Show Original

    β€” 

    Chika Tsunoda, Founder & CEO, ANYTIMES

  • I'm delighted to share that our Tokyo Portfolio website has been thriving since its launch. The traffic has consistently been on an upswing, moving from nearly no visitors to a 30k views per month. We are aspiring to reach even higher goals.

    Show Original

    β€” 

    Yasuharu Matsuno, CEO & Co-founder, Blackship Realty Inc.

  • We are happy with the outcome, having received a site that is not only visually appealing but also versatile and user-friendly, allowing us to easily create landing pages and effectively showcase the Ship&co App. Our heartfelt thanks to the Skydea team for their great work.

    β€” 

    Thomas Bertrand, CEO, BERTRAND Co.

  • This is the first time we’ve been able express ourselves so clearly.

    Show Original

    β€” 

    Shiro Arai, Founder & CEO, Younode

Capabilities

Strategy Consulting
Creative Direction
Branding
Logo & Identity Design
Brand Guidelines

Front-End Coding
Framer Development
Wordpress Development
Marketing Landing Pages
Graphic Design
Pitch Deck Design
Other Marketing Collateral

From past clients

  • Skydea was the dream team to work with. We used Skydeas service to build our website for our new cafe, shop, and event space. Many elements of the business were not exactly fixed causing delays to our overall website development however they were patient, and understanding throughout the whole process while executing all of our wishes for the website. Skydea will find a way to get your website the way you want it, promptly and most importantly in great spirit.

    β€” 

    Kay Bayles, Alishan Park

  • Skydea did everything from strategy to coding, and had excellent communication. They were not only fast but flexible, and we were able to massively improve our website's UX/UI and SEO. We're seeing SEO growth and it's only been a few months! We'd love to continue working together!

    Show Original

    β€” 

    Chika Tsunoda, Founder & CEO, ANYTIMES

  • I'm delighted to share that our Tokyo Portfolio website has been thriving since its launch. The traffic has consistently been on an upswing, moving from nearly no visitors to a 30k views per month. We are aspiring to reach even higher goals.

    Show Original

    β€” 

    Yasuharu Matsuno, CEO & Co-founder, Blackship Realty Inc.

  • We are happy with the outcome, having received a site that is not only visually appealing but also versatile and user-friendly, allowing us to easily create landing pages and effectively showcase the Ship&co App. Our heartfelt thanks to the Skydea team for their great work.

    β€” 

    Thomas Bertrand, CEO, BERTRAND Co.

  • This is the first time we’ve been able express ourselves so clearly.

    Show Original

    β€” 

    Shiro Arai, Founder & CEO, Younode

Core Capabilities

Strategy Consulting
Creative Direction
Branding
Logo & Identity Design
Brand Guidelines

Front-End Coding
Framer Development
Wordpress Development
Marketing Landing Pages
Graphic Design
Pitch Deck Design
Other Marketing Collateral

From past clients

  • Skydea was the dream team to work with. We used Skydeas service to build our website for our new cafe, shop, and event space. Many elements of the business were not exactly fixed causing delays to our overall website development however they were patient, and understanding throughout the whole process while executing all of our wishes for the website. Skydea will find a way to get your website the way you want it, promptly and most importantly in great spirit.

    β€” 

    Kay Bayles, Alishan Park

  • Skydea did everything from strategy to coding, and had excellent communication. They were not only fast but flexible, and we were able to massively improve our website's UX/UI and SEO. We're seeing SEO growth and it's only been a few months! We'd love to continue working together!

    Show Original

    β€” 

    Chika Tsunoda, Founder & CEO, ANYTIMES

  • I'm delighted to share that our Tokyo Portfolio website has been thriving since its launch. The traffic has consistently been on an upswing, moving from nearly no visitors to a 30k views per month. We are aspiring to reach even higher goals.

    Show Original

    β€” 

    Yasuharu Matsuno, CEO & Co-founder, Blackship Realty Inc.

  • We are happy with the outcome, having received a site that is not only visually appealing but also versatile and user-friendly, allowing us to easily create landing pages and effectively showcase the Ship&co App. Our heartfelt thanks to the Skydea team for their great work.

    β€” 

    Thomas Bertrand, CEO, BERTRAND Co.

  • This is the first time we’ve been able express ourselves so clearly.

    Show Original

    β€” 

    Shiro Arai, Founder & CEO, Younode

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Book a free 30-min consultation.

✦ EXPLORE ✦ CREATE ✦ ITERATE

Say Hi πŸ‘‹

Looking for help on a project?

Book a free 30-min consultation.

✦ EXPLORE ✦ CREATE ✦ ITERATE

Say Hi πŸ‘‹

FAQs

How much do design services typically cost?

What's the typical timeline for a design project?

Do you offer English-Japanese bilingual design services?

Can you assist with marketing Japanese products or services to a Western audience?

What is it like to work with Skydea?

Where does Skydea's expertise lie?

Does Skydea work only with Japanese clients? Or also internationally?

Does Skydea speak English or Japanese?

Do you provide ongoing support after the project is complete?

Can you work with our existing development team?

What size of companies do you typically work with?

How much do design services typically cost?

What's the typical timeline for a design project?

Do you offer English-Japanese bilingual design services?

Can you assist with marketing Japanese products or services to a Western audience?

What is it like to work with Skydea?

Where does Skydea's expertise lie?

Does Skydea work only with Japanese clients? Or also internationally?

Does Skydea speak English or Japanese?

Do you provide ongoing support after the project is complete?

Can you work with our existing development team?

What size of companies do you typically work with?

How much do design services typically cost?

What's the typical timeline for a design project?

Do you offer English-Japanese bilingual design services?

Can you assist with marketing Japanese products or services to a Western audience?

What is it like to work with Skydea?

Where does Skydea's expertise lie?

Does Skydea work only with Japanese clients? Or also internationally?

Does Skydea speak English or Japanese?

Do you provide ongoing support after the project is complete?

Can you work with our existing development team?

What size of companies do you typically work with?