--- title: 8 Best Shopify Agencies in Japan (2026) canonical: "https://www.thrivedesk.com/best-shopify-agencies/japan/" author: ThriveDesk description: "Ranked list of 8 Shopify agencies in Japan: partner status, public reviews, founding year, and who each one suits. Verified October 28, 2026." categories: [page] --- # 8 Best Shopify Agencies in Japan (2026) 8 Shopify agencies in Japan, ranked by partner status, Shopify focus, public reviews, and years in business. R6B ranks first: platinum tier with 5.0 from 8 reviews, four Shopify awards and named builds for global brands. - Last verified October 28, 2026 - Facts from each agency’s own site and public review pages ## Short comparison A dash means we found no public figure. We do not fill gaps with estimates. Ratings come from different sites, so the source stays in the cell. Shopify agencies in Japan compared | # | Agency | Best for | Founded | Rating (reviews) | Partner tier | Minimum project | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [R6B](#r6b) | Large fashion and lifestyle brands on Shopify Plus, and global brands that enter Japan | — | 5.0 (8) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | — | | 2 | [Huckleberry](#huckleberry) | Japanese merchants that need subscriptions, gifting or custom app features | 2017 | 4.6 (24) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | — | | 3 | [Hiyaku](#hiyaku) | Japanese brands that want a Shopify build plus store operations | 2017 | 5.0 (79) Shopify Partner Directory | Premier | — | | 4 | [Flagship](#flagship) | Enterprises that replatform to Shopify Plus or add a marketplace | 2012 | 5.0 (4) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $60,000+ | | 5 | [WEBLIFE (BiNDec)](#weblife) | Mid-size and large Japanese brands that replatform to Shopify | — | — | Platinum | — | | 6 | [StoreHero](#storehero) | Brands that want growth work, CRM and retention on an existing Shopify store | 2019 | — | Premier | — | | 7 | [Commerce Media](#commerce-media) | Japanese brands that want one partner for the build, store operations and logistics | 2016 | 5.0 (4) Shopify Partner Directory | Premier | — | | 8 | [non-standard world](#non-standard-world) | Design-led DTC brands that want a custom Shopify theme | 2011 | — | — | — | ## Seven checks, same for every agency We rank each list the same way. We list only agencies that operate now. We omit any fact we could not confirm. - Partner status: the Shopify partner tier shown on the agency’s Shopify Partner Directory profile. - Shopify focus: how much of the agency’s work is on Shopify, not on other platforms. - Public reviews: scores and review counts on public sites. The source stays next to the number. - Years in business: the founding year, when the agency or a public record states it. - Store-size fit: whether the agency suits small, mid-market, or enterprise stores. - Service range: design, build, migration, conversion work, apps, and support. - Client work: named brands on the agency’s own site, and a site that works today. 1. [![R6B home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/r6b.B93jjyWq_15nl1h.webp)](https://r6b.jp/) ### 1. R6B Best for: Large fashion and lifestyle brands on Shopify Plus, and global brands that enter Japan R6B is a Shopify agency in Setagaya, Tokyo, with a US company in Irvine, California. It builds Shopify stores and runs Klaviyo marketing automation. Its Shopify profile shows partner status since 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 Platinum tier with 5.0 from 8 reviews, four Shopify awards and named builds for global brands. #### Strengths - The Shopify directory lists it as a Platinum Partner with 5.0 from 8 reviews. - Its site lists Shopify awards for 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and says it has launched 670 sites. - Its site shows Shopify builds for ARC'TERYX, SALOMON, NANO UNIVERSE and Soup Stock Tokyo. #### Things to check - Only 8 directory reviews. - It does not publish prices, and its client list suggests 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 2. [![Huckleberry home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/huckleberry.C4XF4XaQ_Zwbj0c.webp)](https://huckleberry-inc.com/) ### 2. Huckleberry Best for: Japanese merchants that need subscriptions, gifting or custom app features Huckleberry is a Tokyo company that makes Shopify apps for subscriptions, gifting and chat. It also builds stores and runs growth projects. Its company page lists October 2017 as its founding date. Based in Tokyo, Japan Founded 2017 Partner tier Platinum Named clients LINE FRIENDS, SiKiTO, Re-live (りらいぶ) #### Why it ranks here Platinum tier with 24 directory reviews (4.6) and its own Shopify apps for subscriptions and gifting. #### Strengths - The Shopify directory lists it as a Platinum Partner with 4.6 from 24 reviews. - Its site says it won app partner awards at Shopify Partner of the Year Japan in 2021 and 2024. - Its site lists ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certification. #### Things to check - Many directory reviews are about its apps, not store builds. - Its 4.6 score is the lowest among the rated agencies in the Japan list. - Shopify apps for subscriptions, gifting and chat - Store builds and DX projects - E-commerce growth support - Systems integration - Checkout upgrades 3. [![Hiyaku home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/hiyaku.B-WlF9KU_1vfiOY.webp)](https://hiyaku-inc.com/) ### 3. Hiyaku Best for: Japanese brands that want a Shopify build plus store operations Hiyaku is a Shopify agency in Roppongi, Tokyo, with a branch in Kyoto. It builds and customizes Shopify stores and also runs stores for clients. Its company page lists September 2017 as its founding date. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Kyoto Founded 2017 Partner tier Premier Named clients Ikyu.com, Dr.Rubber, Tenroin Bookstore, Belllabell #### Why it ranks here Premier tier with the most directory reviews in Japan (79, all 5.0) and offices in Tokyo and Kyoto. #### Strengths - It has the most Shopify directory reviews in Japan in this list: 5.0 from 79. - Its case studies include Ikyu.com, Dr.Rubber and Tenroin Bookstore. - Its company page lists store operations for clients next to builds. #### Things to check - It does not publish prices. - Many listed cases are domestic Japanese stores. - 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 4. ### 4. Flagship Best for: Enterprises that replatform to Shopify Plus or add a marketplace Flagship is a Tokyo company that builds and migrates enterprise stores on Shopify Plus. It also builds marketplaces on Mirakl and sells its own Shopify apps. Its Shopify profile shows partner status since January 2013. Based in Tokyo, Japan Founded 2012 Partner tier Platinum Minimum project $60,000+ #### Why it ranks here Platinum tier and a partner since 2013, but it has only 4 reviews and starts at $60,000. #### Strengths - The Shopify directory lists it as a Platinum Partner with 5.0 from 4 reviews. - It has the oldest partner start date in the Japan list: January 2013. - Its company page lists ISO 27001 certification. #### Things to check - Its Shopify profile shows a starting price of $60,000, so it does not suit small stores. - Only 4 directory reviews, and its site does not name clients. - Shopify Plus renewals and migrations - Mirakl marketplace builds - Custom apps and integrations - Shopify apps for Japanese operations - AI engineering 5. [![WEBLIFE (BiNDec) home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/weblife.DXkQCCV1_1qpWGs.webp)](https://bindec.jp/) ### 5. WEBLIFE (BiNDec) Best for: Mid-size and large Japanese brands that replatform to Shopify WEBLIFE runs BiNDec, a Shopify build and operations service in Tokyo. It uses its own BiNDec app to cut custom code. Its history page says it started Shopify work in 2016. Based in Tokyo, Japan Partner tier Platinum Named clients Ippodo Tea, MIKI HOUSE, GreenPan #### Why it ranks here Platinum tier with three Shopify awards and named clients, but no directory reviews yet. #### Strengths - The Shopify directory lists it as a Platinum Partner. - Its site lists three Shopify awards: 2021, 2023 and 2025. - Its case studies include Ippodo Tea, MIKI HOUSE and GreenPan. #### Things to check - Its Shopify profile has no reviews yet. - The site is in Japanese only. - Shopify builds and replatforming - BiNDec app for common store features - Operations and growth support - B2B and cross-border stores - ERP, WMS and POS integration 6. [![StoreHero home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/storehero.Cib7qLzh_qUNrm.webp)](https://storehero.io/) ### 6. StoreHero Best for: Brands that want growth work, CRM and retention on an existing Shopify store StoreHero is a Tokyo company in Akasaka. It builds Shopify stores, runs growth programs and develops apps. Its company page lists November 2019 as its 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 Premier tier with two Shopify agency awards, but no directory reviews yet. #### Strengths - The Shopify directory lists it as a Premier Partner. - Its site lists Shopify agency awards for 2021 and 2023 and Klaviyo Gold Advisor status for 2025. - Its site shows client logos such as ANNA SUI, KINTO, PAUL & JOE and Tsuchiya Kaban. #### Things to check - Its Shopify profile has no reviews yet. - Its profile lists one service, business strategy guidance, so confirm build scope. - Shopify store builds - Growth operations - Consulting - App development - Klaviyo email and CRM 7. [![Commerce Media home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/commerce-media.Cf2j-D3e_2qPyzX.webp)](https://commerce-media.info/) ### 7. Commerce Media Best for: Japanese brands that want one partner for the build, store operations and logistics Commerce Media is a Tokyo company with an office in Fukuoka. It builds Shopify stores and also runs store operations, marketplace stores and logistics. Its company page lists May 2016 as its founding date. 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 Premier tier with a 70-person team for builds and store operations, but only 4 reviews. #### Strengths - The Shopify directory lists it as a Premier Partner with 5.0 from 4 reviews. - Its company page lists 70 staff, including part-time staff and contractors. - Its site names Orion Beer, Yuraku Seika (Black Thunder) and the Chiikawa goods shop. #### Things to check - Only 4 directory reviews. - Its Shopify profile says its strength is stores for the Japanese market. - Shopify and Shopify Plus builds - EC-CUBE to Shopify migration - Store operations outsourcing - Rakuten and Amazon store support - Logistics and customer support 8. [![non-standard world home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/non-standard-world.KAWsHhQW_ZmNx1.webp)](https://www.non-standardworld.co.jp/) ### 8. non-standard world Best for: Design-led DTC brands that want a custom Shopify theme non-standard world is a Shopify design firm in Nishi-Ogikubo, Tokyo. It does web design, theme and app development, and web marketing. Its About page lists August 2011 as its founding date. Based in Tokyo, Japan Founded 2011 Named clients Rituals, foufou, Lakeisha, HINEMOS #### Why it ranks here Shopify-focused design firm with a 2021 Shopify award, but we could not confirm a tier or reviews. #### Strengths - Its site says it won Shopify Partner of the Year 2021. - It wrote and published a book on Shopify theme development, per its site. #### Things to check - We found no Shopify Partner Directory profile, so we could not confirm a tier or reviews. - Its site says it focuses on high-price products for women, which is a narrow fit. - Shopify web design - Custom theme development - Shopify app development - Web marketing ## Which one should you pick? - [R6B](#r6b) is the pick for large fashion and lifestyle brands on Shopify Plus, and global brands that enter Japan. Check this first: only 8 directory reviews. - [Huckleberry](#huckleberry) is the pick for japanese merchants that need subscriptions, gifting or custom app features. Check this first: many directory reviews are about its apps, not store builds. - [Hiyaku](#hiyaku) is the pick for japanese brands that want a Shopify build plus store operations. Check this first: it does not publish prices. - [Flagship](#flagship) is the pick for enterprises that replatform to Shopify Plus or add a marketplace. Check this first: its Shopify profile shows a starting price of $60,000, so it does not suit small stores. - [WEBLIFE (BiNDec)](#weblife) is the pick for mid-size and large Japanese brands that replatform to Shopify. Check this first: its Shopify profile has no reviews yet. - [StoreHero](#storehero) is the pick for brands that want growth work, CRM and retention on an existing Shopify store. Check this first: its Shopify profile has no reviews yet. - [Commerce Media](#commerce-media) is the pick for japanese brands that want one partner for the build, store operations and logistics. Check this first: only 4 directory reviews. - [non-standard world](#non-standard-world) is the pick for design-led DTC brands that want a custom Shopify theme. Check this first: we found no Shopify Partner Directory profile, so we could not confirm a tier or reviews. ## What does an agency cost in Japan? Most Japanese directory profiles say contact for pricing. Flagship's Shopify profile shows a starting price of $60,000. Commerce Media and StoreHero show from $500 for selected services on their Shopify profiles. ## Hiring a Shopify agency in Japan ### What are the best Shopify agencies in Japan? R6B, Huckleberry and Hiyaku rank highest on our list. R6B ranks first: platinum tier with 5.0 from 8 reviews, four Shopify awards and named builds for global brands. ### How much does a Shopify agency cost in Japan? Most Japanese directory profiles say contact for pricing. Flagship's Shopify profile shows a starting price of $60,000. Commerce Media and StoreHero show from $500 for selected services on their Shopify profiles. ### Which Japan agencies are Shopify Platinum partners? We confirmed the Platinum tier for R6B, Huckleberry, Flagship and WEBLIFE (BiNDec). Check the Shopify Partner Directory before you sign, because partner tiers can change. ### How do I check an agency’s partner status? Search for the agency in the Shopify Partner Directory and read its profile. Then ask the agency for its partner tier, two recent client references, and a written scope. ### How often do you update this list? We last verified it on October 28, 2026. If a figure has changed, tell us and we will check it against the source. ## Other places to find an agency Run an agency, or spot a figure that changed? [Tell us](https://www.thrivedesk.com/contact/) and we will check it against the source. 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