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Yasuko N.

Matcha & Japan Sourcing Specialist | OEM, Export & Market Research

I’m a Japan-based sourcing specialist with 15+ years of experience supporting international clients in building reliable supply chains across Japan and Asia. My core strength is matcha sourcing, where I work directly with trusted tea producers and partners to secure high-quality products, including both conventional and JAS organic options. I support everything from sampling to bulk supply, ensuring smooth communication, compliance, and export readiness. I have handled orders ranging from small test batches to large-scale shipments of 100–2,000kg+, depending on client needs. Beyond matcha, I actively support OEM manufacturing and product sourcing across a wide range of industries, including jewelry, industrial components, and consumer goods. My work includes supplier identification, MOQ and price negotiation, sample coordination, and production management from prototype to mass production. In addition, I provide market research and due diligence for Japan market entry, helping businesses validate opportunities, identify reliable partners, and reduce risks before scaling. ✔ Supplier sourcing & verification ✔ OEM / manufacturing coordination ✔ Matcha procurement & export support ✔ Market research & partner identification I consistently maintain a high level of performance on Upwork, with a strong track record of client satisfaction and reliable delivery. With a strong local network and hands-on approach, I focus on delivering practical, reliable results—not just information. I am committed to connecting global clients with the quality and craftsmanship that Japan is known for.

🇯🇵Shimechuo, Japan$40/hr100% JSS5.00 (23)Since Jul 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#44,389 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#84 / 1,269
Revenue, last 30 days
$125

Last 6 months: $6.6k

World#89,162 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#245 / 1,269
Total earnings
$32k

Billed in all: $33k

World#106,080 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#189 / 1,269
Per project
$912

$730 in the last 6 months

World#131,000 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#283 / 1,269
Projects, last 6 months
9

Across 10 contracts

70% fixed30% hourly
World#21,105 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#48 / 1,269
Projects in all
35

Across 39 contracts

79% fixed21% hourly
World#85,277 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#178 / 1,269

Earnings, last 30 days

$32.5k+$125 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$32.3k$32.4k$32.5k$32.6kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 9% in Company Research

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