8 Best Shopify Agencies in Japan (2026)
8 Shopify agencies in Japan, ranked on partner tier, Shopify focus, public reviews and track record. R6B is number one. Four Shopify awards and builds it names for global brands back up its Platinum tier, along with 8 reviews averaging 5.0.
- Last checked October 28, 2026
- Facts from each agency’s own site and public review pages
Short comparison
A dash means we found no public figure, and we never fill a gap with an estimate. Ratings come from different sites, so the source stays inside the cell.
| # | Agency | Best for | Founded | Rating (reviews) | Partner tier | Minimum project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R6B | Global brands entering Japan, and big fashion or lifestyle names that run on Shopify Plus | — | 5.0 (8) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | — |
| 2 | Huckleberry | Merchants in Japan that want custom app features, subscriptions or gifting | 2017 | 4.6 (24) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | — |
| 3 | Hiyaku | Brands in Japan that want a Shopify build together with store operations | 2017 | 5.0 (79) Shopify Partner Directory | Premier | — |
| 4 | Flagship | Enterprises moving platforms to Shopify Plus, or adding a marketplace | 2012 | 5.0 (4) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $60,000+ |
| 5 | WEBLIFE (BiNDec) | Japanese brands of mid-size or large scale that are moving their store onto Shopify | — | — | Platinum | — |
| 6 | StoreHero | Brands seeking growth, CRM and retention support for a Shopify store they already run | 2019 | — | Premier | — |
| 7 | Commerce Media | Brands in Japan that look for one partner covering the build, logistics and store operations | 2016 | 5.0 (4) Shopify Partner Directory | Premier | — |
| 8 | non-standard world | Design-focused DTC brands wanting a bespoke Shopify theme | 2011 | — | — | — |
Every agency, in rank order
1R6B
Best for: Global brands entering Japan, and big fashion or lifestyle names that run on Shopify Plus
A US company in Irvine, California sits alongside R6B's base in Setagaya, Tokyo. R6B builds Shopify stores and runs Klaviyo marketing automation. Its Shopify profile lists it as a partner from June 2018.
- Based in
- Tokyo, Japan, Osaka, Irvine
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Named clients
- ARC'TERYX, SALOMON, NANO UNIVERSE, YUTORI, BAKE, Soup Stock Tokyo, KING JIM
Why it ranks here
Four Shopify awards and builds it names for global brands back up its Platinum tier, along with 8 reviews averaging 5.0.
Strengths
- Its Shopify directory entry is Platinum Partner, with 8 reviews averaging 5.0.
- Awards from Shopify in 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are listed on its site, which also says 670 sites have launched.
- Shopify builds for Soup Stock Tokyo, NANO UNIVERSE, SALOMON and ARC'TERYX show on its site.
Things to check
- Its directory reviews number only 8.
- Prices are not published, and the client list points to a focus on large brands.
- Shopify design and development
- Klaviyo marketing automation
- Cross-border expansion in Asia-Pacific
- B2B on Shopify
- POS setup and migration
2Huckleberry
Best for: Merchants in Japan that want custom app features, subscriptions or gifting
Tokyo is home to Huckleberry, which creates apps for Shopify in three areas: chat, gifting and subscriptions. Store builds and growth projects are also part of its work. October 2017 is its founding date, per its company page.
- Based in
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 2017
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Named clients
- LINE FRIENDS, SiKiTO, Re-live (りらいぶ)
Why it ranks here
Subscriptions and gifting are covered by its own Shopify apps, and its Platinum tier comes with 24 directory reviews rated 4.6.
Strengths
- In the Shopify directory it is a Platinum Partner, rated 4.6 across 24 reviews.
- At Shopify Partner of the Year Japan, it won app partner awards in 2021 and 2024, per its site.
- ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certification are listed on its site.
Things to check
- A good share of directory reviews cover its apps, not store builds.
- Of the agencies in the Japan list that carry a rating, it has the lowest score, 4.6.
- Shopify apps for subscriptions, gifting and chat
- Store builds and DX projects
- E-commerce growth support
- Systems integration
- Checkout upgrades
3Hiyaku
Best for: Brands in Japan that want a Shopify build together with store operations
In Roppongi, Tokyo, Hiyaku operates as a Shopify agency with a Kyoto branch. Besides building and customizing Shopify stores, it runs them for clients. September 2017 is the founding date on its company page.
- Based in
- Tokyo, Japan, Kyoto
- Founded
- 2017
- Partner tier
- Premier
- Named clients
- Ikyu.com, Dr.Rubber, Tenroin Bookstore, Belllabell
Why it ranks here
Japan's largest directory review count (79, all 5.0), a Premier tier and Tokyo and Kyoto offices set it apart.
Strengths
- No other agency in this list for Japan has more Shopify directory reviews: it has 79, rated 5.0.
- Ikyu.com, Dr.Rubber and Tenroin Bookstore appear among its case studies.
- Besides builds, its company page also covers running stores for clients.
Things to check
- It publishes no prices.
- Domestic Japanese stores make up many of the listed cases.
- Shopify builds for B2B, DTC and cross-border stores
- Front-end and back-end customization
- Growth hacking support
- Shopify and Smaregi inventory app
- Store operations outsourcing
- Web marketing and SEO
4Flagship
Best for: Enterprises moving platforms to Shopify Plus, or adding a marketplace
Flagship, a company in Tokyo, handles enterprise stores on Shopify Plus, both builds and migrations. Mirakl is the base for its marketplaces, and the company also sells its own Shopify apps. Its Shopify profile gives January 2013 as its partner start.
- Based in
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 2012
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Minimum project
- $60,000+
Why it ranks here
It has been a partner since 2013 and holds Platinum tier, but it has just 4 reviews and prices begin at $60,000.
Strengths
- In the Shopify directory it is a Platinum Partner, with 4 reviews averaging 5.0.
- Its partner start date, January 2013, is the earliest on the Japan list.
- ISO 27001 certification is listed on its company page.
Things to check
- A starting price of $60,000 on its Shopify profile means small stores are not a fit.
- Its directory reviews number only 4, and its site names no clients.
- Shopify Plus renewals and migrations
- Mirakl marketplace builds
- Custom apps and integrations
- Shopify apps for Japanese operations
- AI engineering
5WEBLIFE (BiNDec)
Best for: Japanese brands of mid-size or large scale that are moving their store onto Shopify
BiNDec is a Shopify build and operations service in Tokyo, run by WEBLIFE. The service relies on its own BiNDec app to reduce custom code. According to its history page, Shopify work began in 2016.
- Based in
- Tokyo, Japan
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Named clients
- Ippodo Tea, MIKI HOUSE, GreenPan
Why it ranks here
It holds Platinum tier and three Shopify awards and names clients, though no reviews have appeared in the directory yet.
Strengths
- In the Shopify directory, the agency is a Platinum Partner.
- Three Shopify awards, from 2021, 2023 and 2025, are listed on its site.
- Ippodo Tea, MIKI HOUSE and GreenPan show up in its case studies.
Things to check
- No reviews appear yet on its Shopify profile.
- Its site is available only in Japanese.
- Shopify builds and replatforming
- BiNDec app for common store features
- Operations and growth support
- B2B and cross-border stores
- ERP, WMS and POS integration
6StoreHero
Best for: Brands seeking growth, CRM and retention support for a Shopify store they already run
StoreHero is a company in Akasaka, Tokyo. It develops Shopify stores and apps and runs growth programs. Its company page gives November 2019 as the founding date.
- Based in
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 2019
- Partner tier
- Premier
- Named clients
- ANNA SUI, KINTO, PAUL & JOE, Tsuchiya Kaban, YUTORI, Glamour Princess
Why it ranks here
It has two Shopify agency awards and Premier tier, yet its directory page shows no reviews so far.
Strengths
- Shopify's directory shows it as a Premier Partner.
- Its site cites Shopify agency awards from 2021 and 2023, plus Klaviyo Gold Advisor status in 2025.
- ANNA SUI, KINTO, PAUL & JOE and Tsuchiya Kaban appear among the client logos on its site.
Things to check
- No reviews have been posted yet on its Shopify profile.
- The profile names a single service, business strategy guidance, so verify what build work it covers.
- Shopify store builds
- Growth operations
- Consulting
- App development
- Klaviyo email and CRM
7Commerce Media
Best for: Brands in Japan that look for one partner covering the build, logistics and store operations
Commerce Media, a company in Tokyo, also has an office in Fukuoka. Store operations, marketplace stores and logistics are run by it too, alongside Shopify builds. May 2016 is the founding date on its company page.
- Based in
- Tokyo, Japan, Fukuoka
- Founded
- 2016
- Partner tier
- Premier
- Team size
- 50-249
- Named clients
- Orion Beer, Yuraku Seika, ABAHOUSE INTERNATIONAL, Go Go Curry, Chiikawa Market
Why it ranks here
A 70-person team handles builds and store operations at this Premier tier agency, but it has only 4 reviews.
Strengths
- Premier Partner status and a 5.0 rating over 4 reviews are what the Shopify directory shows for it.
- 70 staff are counted on the company page and include part-time staff and contractors.
- Named on its site are the Chiikawa goods shop, Orion Beer and Yuraku Seika (Black Thunder).
Things to check
- The directory has just 4 reviews.
- Its Shopify profile names stores aimed at the Japanese market as its strength.
- Shopify and Shopify Plus builds
- EC-CUBE to Shopify migration
- Store operations outsourcing
- Rakuten and Amazon store support
- Logistics and customer support
8non-standard world
Best for: Design-focused DTC brands wanting a bespoke Shopify theme
In Nishi-Ogikubo, Tokyo, non-standard world operates as a Shopify design firm. Its work covers web design, theme and app development and web marketing. The About page gives August 2011 as the founding date.
- Based in
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 2011
- Named clients
- Rituals, foufou, Lakeisha, HINEMOS
Why it ranks here
A tier and reviews could not be confirmed for this Shopify-focused design firm, which won a Shopify award in 2021.
Strengths
- Its site lists a 2021 win of Shopify Partner of the Year.
- Its site says it authored and published a book about developing Shopify themes.
Things to check
- A tier and reviews could not be confirmed, because no Shopify Partner Directory profile turned up.
- A narrow fit follows, since its site says it focuses on expensive products for women.
- Shopify web design
- Custom theme development
- Shopify app development
- Web marketing
Which one should you pick?
- R6B is the pick for global brands entering Japan, and big fashion or lifestyle names that run on Shopify Plus. Check this first: its directory reviews number only 8.
- Huckleberry is the pick for merchants in Japan that want custom app features, subscriptions or gifting. Check this first: a good share of directory reviews cover its apps, not store builds.
- Hiyaku is the pick for brands in Japan that want a Shopify build together with store operations. Check this first: it publishes no prices.
- Flagship is the pick for enterprises moving platforms to Shopify Plus, or adding a marketplace. Check this first: a starting price of $60,000 on its Shopify profile means small stores are not a fit.
- WEBLIFE (BiNDec) is the pick for japanese brands of mid-size or large scale that are moving their store onto Shopify. Check this first: no reviews appear yet on its Shopify profile.
- StoreHero is the pick for brands seeking growth, CRM and retention support for a Shopify store they already run. Check this first: no reviews have been posted yet on its Shopify profile.
- Commerce Media is the pick for brands in Japan that look for one partner covering the build, logistics and store operations. Check this first: the directory has just 4 reviews.
- non-standard world is the pick for design-focused DTC brands wanting a bespoke Shopify theme. Check this first: a tier and reviews could not be confirmed, because no Shopify Partner Directory profile turned up.
Seven checks, same for every agency
Every list is ranked the same way. Only agencies trading today are included, and any fact we could not confirm is left out.
- Partner tier: the tier on the agency’s Shopify Partner Directory profile, or on its own site when the directory is silent.
- Shopify focus: the share of the agency’s work that is Shopify rather than other platforms.
- Public reviews: ratings and review counts from public sites, with the source named beside every score.
- Track record: the year the agency was founded, when it or a public record says so.
- Store-size fit: whether the agency is set up for small shops, mid-market brands or enterprise stores.
- Range of services: design, development, migration, conversion work, custom apps and ongoing support.
- Named clients: brands the agency lists on its own site, and a website that loads and works today.
What does an agency cost in Japan?
Flagship starts at $60,000 on its Shopify profile. StoreHero and Commerce Media list prices from $500 for selected services on Shopify. Pricing is by contact only on most Japanese directory profiles.
Hiring a Shopify agency in Japan
Which Shopify agencies come first in Japan?
R6B, Huckleberry and Hiyaku take the top three places on this list. R6B is number one. Four Shopify awards and builds it names for global brands back up its Platinum tier, along with 8 reviews averaging 5.0.
What should I budget for a Shopify agency in Japan?
Flagship starts at $60,000 on its Shopify profile. StoreHero and Commerce Media list prices from $500 for selected services on Shopify. Pricing is by contact only on most Japanese directory profiles.
Does Japan have Shopify Platinum partners?
Platinum status is confirmed for R6B, Huckleberry, Flagship and WEBLIFE (BiNDec). Tiers can change, so look the agency up in the Shopify Partner Directory again before you sign.
Where do I verify an agency’s partner tier?
Find the agency’s profile in the Shopify Partner Directory. Then ask the agency itself for its tier, two recent client references and a written scope of work.
When was this list last checked?
Every figure was last checked on October 28, 2026. If something is out of date, send us the source and we will correct it once we have verified it.
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