JAPAN BUSINESS & LIFESTYLE CONCIERGE

Closer to Japan.
Closer to possibility.

A stronger foundation for your next venture.

Business across borders. A new life in Japan.
Personal support, from your first idea to putting it into action.

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BUSINESS · RELOCATION · GLOBAL SUPPORT
OUR SERVICES

The right support.
For your next step.

For companies and individuals. Support tailored to your goals, in collaboration with specialists and partners in Japan and overseas.

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Starting a business in Japan

Planning, research and coordination to help international companies and entrepreneurs prepare for and pursue their entry into Japan.

02

Relocation & extended stays

Support with preparations for life in Japan, including information gathering and coordination for housing and everyday needs.

03

International expansion

Support for Japanese businesses exploring overseas opportunities, from partner communication to coordination for implementation.

04

Business & executive support

Japanese–English communication, negotiation coordination and business visit arrangements to help your work run smoothly.

SELECTED PROJECT · 2021

A project from 2021

From an idea to a product. From a product to market.

ERKEO shampoo and treatment developed by OHLALALA
ERKEO shampoo and treatment — a product development project by OHLALALA.

Developing and launching the ERKEO haircare brand

OHLALALA worked on the development of ERKEO shampoo and conditioner, produced by martial artist Takeru, taking the project from a pre-launch campaign on Makuake to retail sales at 25 LOFT stores across Japan.

Product developmentShampoo & conditioner
Makuake funding goal achieved555%
LOFT stores across Japan25 stores
View the project on Makuake
ERKEO shipping and logistics operations
ERKEO shipping and logistics operations

From product development to delivery.

Working with logistics partners, we carefully coordinated shipping and delivery to bring the products we developed to customers.

Talk to us about product development and brand launches.

Whether you want to launch your own brand or turn a product idea into reality, we can discuss support tailored to your goals—from early planning and coordination with specialists and manufacturing partners to bringing your product to market.

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OUR APPROACH

A partner who thinks.
And acts alongside you.

We work across language and cultural differences to understand your intentions and anticipate what you need next. Our approach is personal, attentive and shaped around your circumstances.

Accuracy
Integrity
Responsiveness
Personal care
HOW WE WORK

An idea is enough to begin.

01

We listen

Tell us about your goals, circumstances and the challenges you face.

02

We map the way

We identify the support you need and propose an approach and quotation.

03

We help you act

We coordinate with specialists and partners, supporting you within the agreed scope.

FOUNDER’S MESSAGE

A message from our founder

Megumi Murashige, Representative Director
Megumi Murashige
Representative Director
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Bringing Japan and the world closer.
Giving every new venture a stronger foundation.

OHLALALA is a business and lifestyle concierge connecting Japan with the world. We support companies and individuals taking their next step across borders.

Starting a business in Japan, relocating, planning an extended stay, or expanding from Japan into international markets requires an understanding of language, culture, local systems and business practices—and a partner who thinks and acts alongside you.

Through my experience in global HR and operations, international talent support and executive assistance at major companies, I have worked through diverse challenges and important turning points. I bring that experience to understanding your intentions, anticipating what comes next and helping turn your goals into reality through thoughtful preparation and attentive support.

If you are wondering where to begin or whom to turn to, you are welcome to speak with us even before your plans take shape. We listen carefully and work with specialists and partners in Japan and overseas, supporting you from planning, negotiation and coordination through local execution and everyday life.

The name OHLALALA comes from an expression of surprise, delight and those moments that move us. It reflects our wish for every client to discover new value and possibilities, and to enjoy experiences that inspire them.

Accuracy, integrity, responsiveness and personal care guide our work. By understanding your background and goals, mapping out the path together and taking responsibility for our support through execution, we strive to remain a partner you can confidently rely on.

I look forward to meeting you.

Megumi Murashige · Representative Director

Professional background

2011
Returned to Japan from the United States
2011–2012
Fuji Television production company; seconded to the Tokyo Marathon Foundation
2012–2016
Major U.S. beverage manufacturer and distributor
2016–2020
Major U.S. aircraft and aerospace development company
April 2020
Founded OHLALALA

Qualification

California Cosmetology License

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
License number: 520335

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Places lived abroad

  • Vancouver, Canada
  • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • New York, New York, USA
COMPANY

Company

Legal name
株式会社Ohlalala (OHLALALA)
Established
April 10, 2020
Representative
Megumi Murashige, Representative Director
Address
3-6-5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0061, Japan
Telephone
+81-3-4361-4605
Capital
JPY 1,000,000
Banking partners
MUFG Bank, Ginza Branch / Resona Bank, Tokyo Chuo Branch
Privacy

Information provided in your enquiry is used to respond to you and discuss our services. Where coordination with an external specialist is needed, we will confirm with you before sharing your information. For privacy enquiries, please contact megumi@ohlalala.jp.

LET’S TALK

Your next chapter
starts with a conversation.

Talk to us about business in Japan, relocation, extended stays or international expansion. Enquiries are welcome in Japanese and English.

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