WEBLIFE to Speak at Webinar for Korean E-commerce Brands Aiming to Enter the Japanese Market

WEBLIFE Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors: Takato Kumazaki, Yoshimasa Yamaoka) announced that it will participate as a Shopify Platinum Partner in a Shopify utilization webinar for Korean companies, driven by the recent growing trend of Korean brands expanding into the Japanese market.

Online Shopify Utilization Webinar for Korean Companies

In recent years, interest in cross-border e-commerce and D2C expansion into the Japanese market has been growing, particularly among Korean cosmetics, apparel, and lifestyle brands. Against the backdrop of this expanding K2J (Korea to Japan) demand, Datarize, the host of this webinar, organized a K2J-themed event in Seoul, South Korea, in April 2026. The event garnered significant attention, attracting about 250 participants, including many Korean companies. This upcoming webinar is a new iteration held in an online format.

Four Companies with Deep Knowledge of the Japanese E-commerce Market Gather for Shopify Webinar

To succeed in the Japanese market, a multifaceted localization approach that addresses unique Japanese consumer behaviors and business customs is required—beyond simple translation. This includes UI/UX, shipping, payments, membership design, and CRM strategies utilizing LINE. Furthermore, Shopify is attracting increasing attention as a highly extensible platform capable of flexibly accommodating these complex requirements and balancing global expansion with localization.

In this webinar, four companies that support Shopify utilization for the Japanese market will take the stage. They will explain practical know-how and strategic design for achieving results in the Japanese market, covering e-commerce store construction, localization strategies, payment integration, and CRM measures.

Shopify Platinum Partner WEBLIFE Explains 'Localization Strategies for K2J Success'

Based on the expertise of 'BiNDec', which has built and supported over 400 Shopify stores to date, WEBLIFE will explain customer experience design that considers the differences in purchasing behaviors and business customs between Japan and Korea, as well as sales strategies for maximizing Lifetime Value (LTV) in the Japanese market.

Additionally, the company will introduce e-commerce operational designs tailored to unique Japanese purchasing behaviors, such as 'store design that generates a sense of security' and 'expectations for shipping quality.' WEBLIFE will convey the concept of 'localized e-commerce operations' for continuously growing sales in the Japanese market, rather than just simple e-commerce website construction.

With BiNDec, in addition to front-end design such as store UI/UX and sales functions, they provide end-to-end design covering back-end areas such as inventory, logistics, core systems, and CRM integration. Even for global brands entering Japan, they provide fully optimized e-commerce support focusing on both the sales experience and operational processes.

Amidst the expanding K2J demand from Korean brands, WEBLIFE will leverage the expertise it has cultivated as a Shopify Platinum Partner to support the growth of global brands through e-commerce construction and operational support that leads to results in the Japanese market.

Webinar Overview

Official Methods for Shopify In-house E-commerce in Japan 2026

Date and Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 15:00-17:00

Venue: Online (Google Meet)

Host: Datarize

Sponsors: WEBLIFE, KOMOJU, BRIDGESEVEN

Language: Korean

Participating Companies & Session Overview

BRIDGESEVEN | Build & Construction

Under the theme of 'Japan D2C Success Strategy Starting with Shopify Construction,' they will explain the key points of launching a successful in-house e-commerce site that sells in Japan, including store design, aesthetics, and user journey design tailored to the Japanese market. Based on their knowledge of Shopify construction and operational support for the Japanese market, they will introduce practical know-how for Korean brands entering Japan.

WEBLIFE (BiNDec) | Strategy

Taking the stage with the theme 'Thorough Explanation by a Japanese Shopify Partner: Localization Strategies for K2J Success.' Based on their experience building and supporting over 400 stores as a Shopify Platinum Partner, they will explain e-commerce strategies for continuous sales growth from a practical perspective, including UI/UX, operational structures, business efficiency, and LTV improvement measures in the Japanese market.

KOMOJU | Payment

Under the theme of 'Smooth Payment Integration Realized by Shopify × KOMOJU,' they will introduce essential payment methods for Japanese e-commerce and the concept of implementing payments to enhance the purchasing experience. They will explain the key points of building a payment environment that accommodates unique Japanese purchasing behaviors, such as credit cards, convenience store payments, and smartphone payments.

Datarize | CRM & Growth

Under the theme of 'CRM Strategies to Increase Sales Created with Customer Data × LINE CRM', they will explain how to utilize customer data