Services · Japan Semiconductor Market Entry
Enter Japan’s Semiconductor Market with a Partner on the Ground
We help overseas semiconductor equipment, materials and component companies find customers, distributors and acquisition targets in Japan. Research, introductions and deal support from a Tokyo-based advisory team that also publishes SemiStructure.
Why companies come to us
Japan buys from suppliers it trusts. Decisions are slow, relationships matter, and the right first introduction often decides the outcome. Most overseas companies struggle with the same three questions: who to approach, through which channel, and how to get a first meeting.
SemiStructure covers Japanese device makers, equipment and materials suppliers and their supply chains every week. We know who buys what.
Our team has advised on M&A and served as financial advisor in transactions involving listed Japanese companies, and now focuses on the semiconductor sector.
We understand joint development agreements, IP ownership, Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and export-control overlap, and flag issues before they become deal-breakers.
What we offer
Five ways to work with us
Each service has a fixed scope. Start small with a profile or a market snapshot, then move into introductions and ongoing representation when you are ready.
Japan Profile
A Japanese-language analysis of your company, written for Japanese engineers and buyers and published on SemiStructure.
- Japanese company and technology profile
- Positioning in the Japanese supply chain
- Shortlist of about 10 potential Japanese customers
- Clearly labeled as a sponsored profile
Market Entry Snapshot
A decision-ready report on whether and how to enter Japan with your product.
- Demand, market size and key buyers
- Japanese and foreign competitors
- Channel options: direct, distributor, trading company
- Regulatory and contract points to prepare
Partner & Distributor Search
We identify, qualify and approach Japanese customers, distributors or technology partners for you.
- Target list with fit assessment
- Japanese-language outreach materials
- Meeting arrangement and attendance
- Support on initial terms and NDAs
Japan Representative
A monthly retainer for companies that need a continuous presence in Japan without opening an office.
- Japanese point of contact for customers
- Meeting support and follow-up
- Monthly pipeline and market report
- Trade show support, including SEMICON Japan
M&A and Investment in Japan
Buy-side and partnership advisory for acquisitions, minority investments, joint ventures and joint development deals.
- Target screening and approach
- Deal structuring and negotiation support
- Review of JDA, IP and change-of-control terms
- FEFTA filing issues mapped with Japanese counsel
How an engagement works
- Introductory callA free 30-minute call to understand your product, goals and timeline.
- Fixed proposalScope, deliverables, timeline and fee in writing, under NDA if needed.
- DeliveryRegular updates in English, with meetings in Japan run in Japanese.
- Next stepClear recommendations, and the option to continue with introductions or representation.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with companies that have no Japanese-speaking staff?
Yes. Most of our clients communicate with us in English. We handle Japanese-language materials, outreach and meetings.
Which companies do you work with?
Mainly overseas suppliers of semiconductor equipment, materials, components and related services, from start-ups to listed companies.
Is a sponsored Japan Profile the same as editorial coverage?
No. Sponsored profiles are clearly labeled as such. Editorial articles on SemiStructure are selected and written independently.
Can you sign an NDA before we share details?
Yes. We are happy to sign a mutual NDA before the first detailed discussion.
Who will I work with?
Engagements are led by the founder of TechMedix Institute, Inc., the Tokyo-based firm that operates SemiStructure, with support from industry advisors where needed.
Planning to sell, partner or invest in Japan?
Tell us about your product and goals. We reply within two business days.