Summary: <p>See how you can acclimate your Amazon business to sell products in Amazon Japan!</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p>If you are a seller in any of the North American and European marketplaces who is looking to expand their reach into Japan, this is the podcast for you! John Cant is a UK-based Amazon seller who sells products on Amazon Japan, and he has plenty of helpful advice for people looking to get into the Japanese marketplace. </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p>John lived in Japan for many years, and got to know the Japanese culture very well. It was his knowledge of the land of the Rising Sun that he decided to begin selling on Amazon Japan with his business partner. So just how different is it to sell in Japan VS North America or Europe?</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p>In episode 13 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Helium 10’s Success Manager Bradley Sutton and John Cant discuss:</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <ul> <li> 01:54 - Moving to and Living in Japan for 5 Years</li> <li> 03:08 - How John Got Started in E-Commerce</li> <li> 05:12 - The Success of John’s First Amazon Business in the Japanese Marketplace</li> <li> 06:02 - How Does Amazon Japan Compare to Other Amazon Marketplaces?</li> <li> 07:01 - Can Amazon Sellers Have Rakuten Listings and Fulfill Orders Through Amazon?</li> <li> 07:36 - Is Rakuten a “Fulfilled by Merchant Only” Platform?</li> <li> 08:25 - Does Amazon Japan Have Its Own Prime System?</li> <li> 08:58 - How to Open an Amazon Japan Account</li> <li> 11:30 - Is a Japanese Bank Required to Sell in Amazon Japan?</li> <li> 12:30 - Do Foreign Sellers Need Japanese Representation in Japan?</li> <li> 13:49 - How Do Foreign Sellers Get Their Products to Japan?</li> <li> 14:25 - What is the Cost of Sending Products to Japan from China VS the USA or UK?</li> <li> 15:48 - What Are the Taxes for Importing into Japan?</li> <li> 16:50 - 16:50 What Types of Amazon Products Are Most Popular in Japan?</li> <li> 18:23 - Does Japan Have Any Strict Regulations on Specific Products?</li> <li> 20:05 - Tips for Making a Great Amazon Listing for a Japanese Audience</li> <li> 22:45 - A Success Story Selling on Amazon Japan</li> <li> 23:55 - How Do Sellers Successfully Launch Products on Amazon Japan?</li> <li> 27:37 - A Funny Story About Living in Japan as a Foreigner</li> <li> 29:04 - Is It Helpful to Have Someone in Japan to Assist Sellers to Become Established?</li> <li> 30:34 - How to Contact John Cant</li> </ul><br> <br> <br> <br> <p>Enjoy this episode? Be sure to check out our previous episodes for even more content to propel you to Amazon FBA Seller success! And don’t forget to “Like” our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Helium10Software/">Facebook page</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/serious-sellers-podcast/id1453455876">subscribe to the podcast on iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I5yd7co2wbwklmtsgfv57lp756a">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to our podcast.</p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p>Want to absolutely start crushing it on Amazon? Here are few carefully curated resources to get you started: </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.freedomticket.com/join-freedom-ticket">Freedom Ticket</a>: Taught by Amazon thought leader Kevin King, get A-Z Amazon strategies and techniques for establishing and solidifying your business.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.ampmpodcast.com/resources/">Ultimate Resource Guide</a>: Discover the best tools and services to help you dominate on Amazon.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.helium10.com/tools/">Helium 10</a>: 20+ software tools to boost your entire sales pipeline from product research to customer communication and Amazon refund automation. Make running a successful Amazon business easier with better data and insights. <a href="https://www.helium10.com/reviews/">See what our customers have to say</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/amazon-fba-keyword-tool-%2520/njmehopjdpcckochcggncklnlmikc..."></a></li> </ul>
