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Nagahiro O.

Japan Sourcing Agent | J-Beauty, Defence Tech & Industrial Products

Launch and Scale Your Japan Operations with a 13-Year Trade Expert.🚀 I help global businesses navigate the complexities of the Japanese market through high-precision sourcing and strategic market entry. While I have deep expertise in high-stakes sectors like Defense Tech and J-Beauty, my core strength lies in bridging the gap between international standards and Japanese business practices across any industrial or consumer sector. Why Choose Me? *13+ Years of Experience: From freight forwarding & domestic & international sales (industrial products) to $8M+ revenue management. *Execution-Focused: I don't just provide reports; I secure Low MOQs, negotiate exclusive deals, and set high-value appointments. *Trilingual Advantage: Native Japanese, Fluent English (TOEIC 905), and Business Chinese (HSK 5). Core Services for Any Industry: 📍 Strategic Sourcing: Identifying and auditing elite Japanese suppliers (Industrial, Medical, Beauty, etc.). 📍 Market Entry & Regulation: Navigating export compliance, distribution networks, and local business culture. 📍 End-to-End Logistics: Optimizing 3PL, freight forwarding, and cross-border supply chains. Proven Success Highlights: ✅High-Stakes Outreach: Secured 17 C-level appointments in 3 weeks for complex tech sectors. ✅Cost Optimization: Saved $10,000+ in compliance fees and negotiated Low MOQs (100 units). ✅Revenue Growth: Managed $8M+ annual portfolios and achieved 157% of sales targets. Whether you need a one-time supplier audit or a long-term market entry partner, I am here to ensure your Japanese venture is efficient and profitable. 🤝

🇯🇵Kodaira, Japan$40/hr100% JSS5.00 (7)Since Nov 2025
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.2k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#41,383 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#75 / 1,269
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.6k

Last 6 months: $7.1k

World#28,360 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#67 / 1,269
Total earnings
$13k

Billed in all: $14k

World#174,450 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#365 / 1,269
Per project
$769

$787 in the last 6 months

World#144,950 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#339 / 1,269
Projects, last 6 months
9

Across 10 contracts

40% fixed60% hourly
World#21,105 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#48 / 1,269
Projects in all
17

Across 19 contracts

47% fixed53% hourly
World#149,089 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#351 / 1,269

Earnings, last 30 days

$13.5k+$1.6k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$11k$12k$13k$14kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 8% in International Sales

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #11International Sales132 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #1Top 8%
  2. #17Intercultural Communication166 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #1Top 10%
  3. #48English to Japanese Translation529 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #22Top 9%
  4. #62Manufacturing470 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #2Top 13%
  5. #138Supply Chain Management1,094 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #3Top 13%
  6. #259Sourcing2,354 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #3Top 11%
  7. #705Market Research8,409 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #8Top 8%
  8. #2,820Lead Generation26,344 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #3Top 11%