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Hayato K.

Sapporo, Japan

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Native Japanese SEO specialist with 12 years of hands-on experience in keyword strategy, on-page optimization, and content-driven growth. ▌ Proven Results • Grew a brand-new site from 100 → 10,000+ monthly visits in 3 months through organic SEO alone • Achieved 100+ organic inquiry conversions/month from zero • Sustained 100,000+ monthly visits after a site renewal project • Managed and directed a team of 11 writers across multiple industries ▌ My Edge: Fast Industry Adaptation I've delivered SEO results across 9+ industries — medical, real estate, finance, construction, IT, childcare, nursing, and more. Even when entering an unfamiliar niche, I rapidly analyze the competitive landscape, identify high-opportunity keywords, and execute prioritized actions. New industry ≠ slow start. ▌ Technical SEO — I Don't Just Recommend, I Implement As a full-stack engineer (Laravel / Next.js / AWS), I can personally execute technical fixes — meta tags, title optimization, internal linking, page speed improvements, structured data — without waiting for a developer. ▌ What I Offer • Competitor & keyword analysis (Japanese market) • On-page optimization: title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure • Content strategy & keyword prioritization • SEO article writing & editing (native Japanese) • Writer direction & content calendar management • Site audit & reporting ▌ Industries Covered Medical / Real Estate / Finance / Construction / IT / Childcare / Nursing Care / Matching Apps / HR / Beauty / IT Security I'm available for both short-term projects (keyword research, site audits) and long-term SEO partnerships. Let's discuss how I can drive results for your Japanese market.

  • Project Management
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • SEO Content
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Strategy
  • SEO Writing
  • Marketing
  • Japanese
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Keyword Research
  • Google Search Console
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Technical SEO
Rintaro F.

Shibuya, Japan

$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hi! I am a bilingual Development Manager and AI Product Marketing Manager based in Japan. Having graduated from a 4-year university in the United States, I bring seamless English-Japanese communication and a strong cross-cultural perspective to every project. My expertise lies at the intersection of technical execution and market growth: Development Management & IT: I have a strong background in web development, system architecture, and team leadership. I excel at bridging the gap between engineering teams and business stakeholders to ensure smooth, high-quality product delivery. AI Product Marketing: I specialize in Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies for AI agent products. From planning product launches to executing targeted digital campaigns, I know how to position technical products for maximum market impact and user adoption. Japan Market Strategy: Leveraging my native understanding of the Japanese market, I also assist international tech companies with localization and market entry strategies tailored for Japanese audiences. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and can consistently dedicate 15 to 20 hours per week. Whether you need a leader to guide your development or a marketer to scale your AI product, let's connect and build something great!

  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Engineering Management
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Data Analysis
Masaki S.

Yamato, Japan

$75/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Stop manufacturing defects, blown tooling budgets, and profit-draining customs delays. As a Top Rated Plus partner (ranked in the top 3% of all global talent on Upwork) with 15+ years of cross-border trade and hardware engineering experience, I don't just "source products" — I protect your capital, debug complex manufacturing issues, and build failure-proof global supply chains. Whether you are a US/EU hardware startup launching high-precision manufacturing in China/Vietnam, or an established brand navigating rigid legal barriers to enter the Japanese market, I act as your Virtual COO to secure absolute technical and regulatory victory. (Note: In strict compliance with professional NDAs, all client names and brand identities below are protected and anonymized). 🛡️ HOW I PROTECT YOUR REVENUE, MARGINS & CAPEX: 1. Technical Product Engineering & DfM (China / Vietnam) Backed by my background as a consumer electronics engineer (PCB/circuit design) and Product Manager, I bridge the gap between complex Western 3D blueprints (Tech Packs) and Asian factory realities. I perform proactive Design for Manufacturing (DfM) audits — such as splitting complex 3D CAD designs to slash injection mold tooling costs by 30%, or designing custom CNC sewing template jigs to achieve impossible technical textile structures. 2. Pre-Tooling Risk Control & Fiduciary Protection Before you wire thousands of dollars for tooling or mass production, I lock in your quality. I enforce rigid "Pre-Tooling Technical Confirmations" to legally bind factories to physical tolerances (e.g., "Steel-Safe" mold strategies to guarantee click-fit assemblies) and ensure they cannot hit you with hidden modification surcharges. 3. Structural Japan Market Entry & JCT/ACP Framework I build the legal and tax bridge to Japan. I coordinate with local patent attorneys, tax accountants, and customs authorities to register your trademark (JPO/WIPO), establish legal ACP (Attorney for Customs Procedures) / IOR (Importer of Record) frameworks, and structure your entity to maximize JCT (Japan Consumption Tax) refunds. 4. Tariff Engineering & Strategic Customs Recovery I actively fight to protect your bottom line. Whether it's redesigning product classifications to drop your customs duty from 17.6% to 2.5%, utilizing FTAs (RCEP/CPTPP) for 0.0% duty, or overriding carrier HTS classification errors in the ACE system to secure immediate cash refunds — I ensure you never pay a penny of unnecessary tax. 📊 PROVEN ROI & SUCCESS STORIES (Why Brands Keep Me on Retainer): * US-Based Tactical Board Game: Audited 3D CAD files, implemented a split-design mold strategy to slash injection tooling CAPEX by $11,900 (30%), and established a "Steel-Safe" engineering agreement with an agile Dongguan mold maker. * Premium Eco-Friendly Personal Care: Engineered a 100% plastic-free custom textile supply chain across China and Vietnam, designing custom CNC sewing template jigs and sourcing proprietary 100% bamboo/ramie fibers. * Luxury Automotive Accessory Brand: Directed end-to-end Vietnam R&D and logistics; slashed US customs duties from 17.6% to 2.5% through strategic tariff engineering and HS code optimization. * US Professional Hair-Care Brand: Bypassed a 7-year entry barrier by negotiating directly with a traditional 70-year-old Japanese needle manufacturer, securing an exclusive direct-wholesale channel. * Premium Athletic Wear & CPG Brands: Blocked redundant patent billing ($1,450 saved), executed flawless JIS/FDA compliance, and reversed a US customs tax error for a 100% duty refund on day one. 🚨 EMERGENCY INQUIRIES (Manufacturing Bottlenecks or Customs Hold): If your project is currently stalled at an Asian factory, or your cargo is held by DHL, FedEx, or Japan Customs, message me immediately with: 1. Your 3D STEP files / Tech Pack (for manufacturing rescue) 2. The carrier's official customs hold notice & commercial invoice (for customs rescue) I will perform a rapid structural assessment under strict confidentiality to save your project. Let's build your friction-free global supply chain. Click "Message" to book a brief discovery call.

  • Product Development
  • Project Management
  • Product Sourcing
  • Import Procedure
  • Trade Law
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Amazon FBA
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Control
  • Procurement
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics
  • Market Research
  • Inventory Management
Tomoko A.

Nerima, Japan

$19/hr
4.4
1 jobs

I experienced overall marketing job in various industry, such as import car, GMS, pharmaceuticals, health food and cosmetics. Therefore, I can help any marketing job. The areas where I used to be in charge are as follows: - Research - Product Planning (incl. pricing) - Create sales manual - Planning sales training - Event management - Brochure / leaflet - Package design - IMC (TVCF, other Ads, SNS, website and so on) - Brand Manager (lead product launch as project manager)

  • Branding & Marketing
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Marketing Communications
  • Packaging Design
  • Event Management
  • Product Catalog Setup & Optimization
  • Product Ad Campaign
  • Product Development Process
  • Research & Strategy
Md Rubel M.

Koshigaya, Japan

$3/hr
5.0
22 jobs

I am professional webmaster and more than 5 years of experience on my outsourcing career. I have lots of experiences and skills in some categories as Virtual Assistant, Web Research, WordPress Management, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Ecommerce Website Development. I’m extreme expert about in Google doc, Spreadsheet, Ms Word and Ms Excel, Photoshop, WordPress, PDF and etc. I provide the customer support and creative research information such as specific person, company’s information, specific product or research for any others topic. And I can promote events in event engine such as Eventbrite, Eventjoy, Craigslist, Spingo, Whova and others. I have gathered lots of experiences about in event management soft. How to development an ecommerce website? I know. Because I have development many ecommerce sites such as Opencart, Magento, Shopify and Prestashop. Perform SEO methods such as On page and Off-page SEO with white hat method, Social media marketing for link building, Major search engine submission, bookmarking, Forum posing, Press release, Article Directory – marketing, Google Adwords and Other PPC online Advertising. Over last 5 years I have gained huge experiences with on WordPress management. Site installation on c panel , site setting management , Keyword research , Plugins setup , permalink creation , site XML creation , webmaster tools submission , Content writing , title optimization and more . I am flexible, honest and hard worker. I am always available for full time project. My main objective is to provide excellent service, with timely, accurate, and professional results.

  • Social Media Marketing
  • WordPress
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Lead Generation
  • eBay Listing
  • Administrative Support
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • OpenCart
Shadi Z.

Chofu, Japan

$55/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Summary: An ambitious project and product manager with a background of total 6 years in management and business development, 2 years of sales and marketing, and 5 years of consulting experience.

  • Product Management
  • Project Management
  • Jira
  • Agile Project Management
  • Japanese
  • Product Marketing
  • Agile Software Development
  • Product Analytics
  • Scrum
  • Product Ad Campaign
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Project Delivery
  • Project Budget

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