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Serving Japan businesses

Web Development Partner for Japan Businesses

Plan, design and improve business websites with an experienced India-based team. Scope, ownership, testing, delivery and ongoing costs are agreed in writing for every engagement.

India morning / Japan afternoon meeting window24+ years experience500+ clients in 10+ countries

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Japan project scoping

Requirements to confirm before development

Japanese delivery should separate APPI data responsibilities, JIS accessibility testing, language approval and ecommerce disclosure requirements.

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APPI data handling

Japan’s APPI governs personal-information handling, security, individual rights, breach handling and certain third-party or overseas transfers.

Implementation: Document purposes, data fields, providers, security controls, request handling, breach responsibilities, overseas access and deletion. Qualified Japanese advice should confirm applicability.

Japan PPC laws and guidance
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Cookies and related identifiers

Cookie and device-identifier information may be personally referable information depending on how it is used and connected with other data.

Implementation: Inventory analytics, advertising and platform identifiers; disclose purposes and recipients; determine when consent, confirmation or another control is required.

PPC APPI questions and answers
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JIS web accessibility

JIS X 8341-3:2016 is Japan’s principal web-accessibility reference. Japan’s Digital Agency also uses WCAG 2.2 criteria to address newer requirements.

Implementation: Define pages and functionality in scope, target level, test method, sample, results and Japanese conformance terminology. Automated scans alone are insufficient.

Japan Digital Agency accessibility
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Online sales disclosures

Japan’s Specified Commercial Transactions Act can require visible seller, price, payment, delivery and cancellation information for mail-order and online sales.

Implementation: Provide the required disclosure route, make a paid order unmistakable, show key terms before submission and allow customers to confirm and correct the order.

Consumer Affairs Agency guide

Questions for discovery

  • Will Japanese residents’ information be handled or transferred overseas?
  • Is the site informational, transactional or subscription-based?
  • Is a formal JIS conformance statement required?
  • Who provides professional Japanese translation and legal-content approval?

Responsibility boundary

eLan Technology can implement agreed technical controls, testing and documentation. The client identifies its organisation, purposes and legal obligations, approves notices and operational decisions, and obtains qualified local advice where required. No page, audit or technology creates automatic legal compliance.

Why a Japan Business May Work With eLan Technology

Work directly with an India-based team through an agreed process for discovery, design, development, testing, launch and support.

  • A clearly scoped engagement

    Compare proposals by deliverables, ownership, integrations, testing and support. We quote the agreed work instead of promising a fixed percentage saving against Japan agencies.

  • Timezone Overlap

    India morning / Japan afternoon meeting window. Meeting windows, response expectations and the written project tool are confirmed at kickoff.

  • Accessibility requirements considered

    Accessibility is considered from design through development. Where JIS X 8341-3 (Japanese Industrial Standards for web accessibility) or a procurement standard applies, testing and documentation are scoped to the client’s actual compliance requirements.

  • Operating since 2002

    eLan Technology began as a freelance and startup unit in 2002 and officially launched on 15 August 2005. Relevant project examples are shown only where they can be attributed accurately.

  • A communication plan that fits the project

    English is our primary working language. Calls, written updates, approvals and project tracking are agreed before work begins; translation and localisation are separately scoped when required.

  • Technology selected for the requirement

    Astro, React, Node.js, WordPress, Shopify, Medusa and other tools are options—not predetermined answers. The proposal records the selected stack, integrations and operational responsibilities.

Compare the Scope, Not Only the Price

Website prices vary with scope in every market. A useful proposal makes the following responsibilities clear before a Japan business commits.

DecisionWhat to confirmHow we handle it
ScopePages, templates, content and integrationsWritten deliverables and exclusions
OwnershipCode, design files, domain and accountsDefined by proposal and payment terms
AccessibilityTarget standard, journeys and evidenceAccessibility-first; formal testing is scoped
Ongoing costsHosting, maintenance, licences and APIsItemised separately where applicable
CollaborationMeetings, updates, approvals and response windowsIndia morning / Japan afternoon meeting window

Services for Japan Businesses

Website, development and digital services delivered from India through agreed communication, approval and support arrangements.

Website Design

Custom, mobile-first websites for Japan businesses, with performance and accessibility requirements defined in the project scope.

Web Development

Custom web development using an appropriate stack selected after discovery, with responsibilities and acceptance criteria agreed in writing.

eCommerce

Shopify, WooCommerce and Medusa commerce solutions. Currency, tax, payment and fulfilment providers are confirmed for the actual market and merchant account.

SEO & Digital Marketing

Search, content and campaign work informed by Japan audience requirements and available evidence. Rankings, reach and enquiries are not guaranteed.

Mobile Apps

iOS and Android app development with permissions, SDKs, store accounts and regional requirements documented during discovery.

Branding

Identity systems covering agreed logos, colours, typography and guidelines. Translation, cultural review and trademark clearance are separately scoped where needed.

Maintenance & Security

Maintenance, monitoring, backups and performance work under an agreed plan. Coverage, response windows and included work depend on that plan.

Custom CRM & ERP

Custom business workflows and ERPNext customisation for Japan organisations. Data regions, migration, access, licences and continuing support are agreed for the actual deployment.

Privacy & Data Governance

Technical implementation for forms, consent, analytics, retention and rights workflows. Applicable Japan requirements and India DPDP responsibilities are scoped separately; this is not legal advice or certification.

Headless CMS Development

Composable content systems for websites and applications, including Payload CMS and Directus, with editorial roles, protected APIs, migration, deployment and handover defined in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions - Japan

Common questions from Japan businesses about outsourcing web design to India.

Can you build a Japanese-language website?

A multilingual architecture, Japanese typography and market-specific metadata can be scoped. Professional translation, linguistic review and cultural approval should be supplied or approved by a qualified Japanese-language specialist.

What is the timezone overlap between India and Japan?

Japan Standard Time is 3.5 hours ahead of India Standard Time. Calls can be scheduled during an agreed India-morning and Japan-afternoon window, while written updates follow the project communication plan.

Do you support Japanese accessibility requirements?

We can scope accessibility-first development and testing against an agreed WCAG or JIS-related requirement. A qualified local specialist should confirm legal applicability and Japanese-language usability.

How is a Japanese web project priced?

Pricing depends on content, localisation, templates, integrations, testing, deployment and support. Currency and payment terms are confirmed in the proposal.

Ready to Get Started?

Request a website audit or no-obligation quote for your Japan business. Initial replies are normally sent within one business day during our India office hours.

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