Keyword Research
Japanese Keyword Research
Find the words Japanese buyers actually use for your category — including kanji, kana and loanword variations — and the intent behind each one.
Sound familiar?
- You translated your English keywords and nothing ranks
- You’re not sure what your category is called in Japan
- Search tools show volumes, but no context
- You need to size the opportunity before investing
What we do
What we do
Native term discovery
Variants, synonyms and loanwords that literal translation misses.
Intent & SERP analysis
What ranks for each query and what that says about intent.
Prioritisation
Clusters ranked by demand, competition and business fit.
Deliverables
What you get
- Japanese keyword list with intent labels
- SERP and competitor analysis
- Keyword-to-page map
- Prioritised recommendations in English
Japan context
Why Japan is different
Japanese queries often mix scripts and loanwords, and the most-searched term may not be the one your team would choose. Research must be done natively.
FAQ
FAQs
Do you use keyword tools?
Yes, as one input. Volumes are interpreted alongside SERP analysis and native judgement.
Can we start with research only?
Yes. Research is a common first step before content or localization work.
Ready to grow in Japan?
Let’s look at how Japanese customers search for what you sell.