For Businesses

We support U.S. business expansion through a three-phase approach, providing services tailored to each stage. For companies considering entry into the U.S. market, we help establish direction and clarify strategy through research and consulting. For companies committed to expansion, we focus on launch planning and operational design. By incorporating expert insights, we enable a broader and more robust project framework. For businesses already operating in the U.S., we offer assistance in marketing expansion, advisory services, and business reconfiguration, as well as setting up U.S.-optimized websites and promotional support as needed. From planning to realization, we ensure thorough support.

1, For Businesses Exploring U.S. Expansion Options

• Market research and analysis
• Advisory services
• Preliminary business framework design for U.S. operations

2, For Businesses Ready to Enter the U.S. Market

• Market research and analysis
• Business setup planning and support
• FDA/USDA registration, regulatory compliance, and certification assistance
• Export-import procedures, customs clearance, and distribution route planning
• Labeling, FDA nutrition display, and regulatory compliance
• Packaging design tailored for the U.S. market
• Business structuring for U.S. operations
• New sales channel development planning
• デジタルマーケティングツール設計構築・運営代行

3, For Existing U.S. Operations Seeking Growth

• Sales channel expansion support for those limited by existing methods or channels
• Reconfiguration of U.S. business strategy
• Advisory services
• Promotion, PR, and event management
• デジタルマーケティング再設計・運営代行他

For Government Agencies (Local Governments)

CANVAS provides globalization support services tailored to Japanese local governments and industry associations. Leveraging specialized knowledge and extensive experience, we offer practical solutions to meet each agency’s needs, comprehensively supporting regional internationalization strategies. We assist in effective overseas outreach and regional promotion efforts, helping to advance global engagement. With a wealth of experience working with various local governments, we share some of our key takeaways and guiding principles below.

• Strategies Aligning Local Needs with Market Demand: We work to merge the promotional goals of local governments with U.S. market viability, creating initiatives that serve both regional objectives and local market interests.
• Collaborative Models with Local Distributors: In planning events and receptions, we focus on business linkages, developing strategies and frameworks that align closely with market realities.
• Attracting Key Industry Stakeholders: We engage a wide network within the U.S., utilizing it to design projects that appeal to relevant industry members, ensuring each initiative draws targeted, meaningful participation.

Since each government and industry association has unique needs and stages of internationalization, we carefully assess these factors to tailor high-impact projects.

Services Provided:

• Advisory services
• Market research and analysis
• Promotion planning and management (Event planning and more)
• Globalization support
• U.S. (Secretariat/Point of Contact) & On-site Delegation
• Overseas Market Development
• Support for Acquiring New Clients, Negotiation, and Business Meetings