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SEO services in Japan

Remote SEO for businesses in Japan, run from Chandigarh, India, with a focus on Tokyo and Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

The short answer

SEOMozo, by Apensia Media of Chandigarh, India, provides remote SEO for businesses in Japan, focused on Tokyo and Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya and Fukuoka. Prices are in US dollars: a one-time SEO audit is US$155 and local SEO runs US$155 to US$315 a month. Start with a free audit.

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  • Priced in US dollars, paid by SWIFT wire
  • From US$155 for a full audit
  • Based in Chandigarh since 2015
Remote SEO from Chandigarh to Tokyo and its major cities A line from Chandigarh, India to Tokyo, with Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Fukuoka branching out below it. REMOTE FROM CHANDIGARH · INVOICED IN US DOLLARS Chandigarh India · IST remote · US$ Tokyo Osaka Yokohama Nagoya Fukuoka TOKYO · CAPITAL, WITH MAJOR CITIES BELOW
How the work reaches Japan: remote from Chandigarh, planned around Tokyo and its major cities. Illustration.
Tokyo and its major cities A diagram with Tokyo at the centre and these cities around it: Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Fukuoka. 35.6762° N · 139.6503° E Osaka Yokohama Nagoya Fukuoka Tokyo
Tokyo and the major cities we plan around in Japan.

Capital focus

SEO in Tokyo

Tokyo is the capital and the world’s largest metropolitan area, and the centre of Japanese business, finance, media and technology. Searches are very local, by ward and station such as Shibuya, Shinjuku or Marunouchi, and station names are widely used as location words. Competition is intense, and customers expect detail, trust signals and careful presentation.

Japanese. Translation alone is rarely enough, so copy should be written or reviewed by a native speaker who knows the business context.

Major cities we plan for in Japan

Each city has its own search habits. We choose the ones that match where your customers are.

  • Osaka

    Known for trade, manufacturing, retail and food.

  • Yokohama

    Known for port, industry, technology and services.

  • Nagoya

    Known for automotive, manufacturing and engineering.

  • Fukuoka

    Known for start-ups, trade with Asia and services.

How people search

How customers search in Japan

Japan is a large, mature market with high expectations for service, detail and polite, clear wording. Search is dominated by Google and a strong local portal, and mobile use is very high. Trust signals, such as company information and clear policies, matter.

Good SEO today means being the clear answer in four places at once: the AI summary, the map, the classic results and the spoken reply. That is how we plan every project.

Where a well-optimised page can appear in Google A simplified results page with four areas: an AI Overview that cites your page, a map pack with your listing first, a top organic result, and a voice answer panel. AI Overview your page cited #1 Read aloud by the assistant short answer
Where an optimised page can show up. A simplified illustration, not a real Google result.

What works for Japan businesses

Three kinds of business that search a lot in Japan, and what usually helps each of them.

  • Local services and clinics

    Ward and station-based pages with a complete Business Profile help customers nearby.

  • Manufacturing and B2B

    Detailed product and capability pages in Japanese and English help buyers at home and abroad.

  • Tourism and hospitality

    Multilingual pages help serve visitors, with careful local detail and reviews.

Remote, not distant

Working across time zones

Tokyo is 3.5 hours ahead of Chandigarh. A normal working day overlaps by about 4.5 hours, enough for regular live calls. For example, 8am in Tokyo is 4:30 am in Chandigarh.

We work on Indian Standard Time, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm, and answer messages the next working day. Calls can be booked to overlap with your day.

Working hours overlap between Chandigarh and Tokyo A 24-hour strip in Chandigarh time. Chandigarh office hours are 10am to 7pm. Tokyo hours are 9am to 6pm local. They overlap by about 4.5 hours. CHANDIGARH OFFICE · 10AM–7PM IST, MON–SAT TOKYO · 9AM–6PM LOCAL, SHOWN IN IST BOTH TEAMS AT WORK · ABOUT 4.5 HOURS 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00
A normal working day, shown in Chandigarh time. Tokyo times use standard time.

SEO prices for Japan in US dollars

One price list for every country. Start with a free audit, then choose what fits.

US dollars, as listed at apensia.in/packages/pricing.html on 19 October 2026. Prices can change; scheduled changes are announced there first. The final amount for quoted work is agreed in writing before you pay.
Websites
Business website: StarterUS$260one-timeUp to 5 pages, 2 to 3 weeks after content is ready
Business website: BusinessUS$420one-timeUp to 10 pages, 3 to 4 weeks
Business website: ProfessionalUS$630one-timeUp to 15 pages, about 4 weeks
E-commerce storeUS$630 to US$1,570quoted after scoping4 to 8 weeks
Web applicationfrom US$1,570quoted after scoping8 weeks upward
Website speed rescueUS$155one-timeFixes an existing site without a rebuild, about 2 weeks
SEO
SEO auditUS$155one-timePrioritised findings you can verify yourself, about 1 week
Local SEOUS$155 to US$315per month, quoted10 to 20 hours a month; results typically in 6 to 12 weeks
City, regional and national SEOUS$315 to US$630per month, quoted25 to 40 hours a month; typically 3 to 6 months
Digital marketing (management fee; ad spend is separate)
StarterUS$210per monthOne channel
GrowthUS$365per monthMulti-channel
ScaleUS$525per monthFull funnel
  • Pay in US dollars by SWIFT wire. The invoice shows a fixed USD amount. Ask your bank to cover charges (the “OUR” option) so the full amount arrives.
  • 50% advance on most packages, balance before delivery. Audits and the website speed rescue are paid in full up front. Monthly plans are billed month by month.
  • No Indian GST is generally charged on eligible service exports. Your own country’s tax rules still apply.
  • Not accepted at present: cards, PayPal and payment gateways.

Relevant work from our portfolio

Real client websites in industries like the ones above. Clients are in different countries; each card says what it is.

Client work from Apensia Media’s public portfolio.

Questions about SEO in Japan

Can you write Japanese content?

We can plan the structure, keywords and technical setup, but Japanese copy should be written or reviewed by a native speaker. We will agree how that is handled.

What is the time difference with Chandigarh?

Tokyo is 3.5 hours ahead of Chandigarh. Working days overlap in the afternoon in Japan, so calls are easy to schedule.

How much does SEO cost for a business in Japan?

In US dollars, a one-time SEO audit is US$155, local SEO runs US$155 to US$315 a month, and city, regional or national SEO runs US$315 to US$630 a month, quoted after scoping. Prices exclude ad spend and any tax in your own country. Start with a free audit.

How do I pay SEOMozo from Japan?

You pay in US dollars by SWIFT bank wire against an invoice with a fixed USD amount. Ask your bank to cover charges (the OUR option) so the full amount arrives. Cards, PayPal and payment gateways are not accepted at present, and most packages need a 50% advance.

How does remote SEO work with the time difference to Tokyo?

Tokyo is 3.5 hours ahead of Chandigarh. A normal working day overlaps by about 4.5 hours, enough for regular live calls. For example, 8am in Tokyo is 4:30 am in Chandigarh.

Can SEO help my Japan business appear in Google AI Overviews and AI answers?

It can help, but nobody can guarantee a place there. AI answers draw on pages that are crawlable, clear and trusted. We write short direct answers, add structured data and build the mentions that make your business easier to find and quote.

SEO in other Asia-Pacific countries

See every country or the India city pages.

Start with a free SEO audit for your Japan business

We check your site, review your competitors, list the keyword opportunities and give you an AI-search growth plan. One reply from a person, within one working day.

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