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5 Paper Finishes Every Business in Japan Should Know
Uncoated, matte, silk, gloss or soft-touch — your paper finish sets the tone before anyone reads a word. A quick field guide.
記事を読むHow We Ship Banners to Tokyo Big Sight in Under 48 Hours
A look at the tight logistics that let overseas MICE clients order booth materials mid-flight and still make their setup slot.
記事を読むPrint Japan Partners with Osaka Local Printers
We're adding three Kansai partner printers to our network — faster delivery, more capacity, and no compromise on quality.
記事を読むMenu Book Trends for Tokyo Restaurants in 2026
Bound books are back — but with a twist. Three menu trends our restaurant clients in Tokyo are leaning into this year.
記事を読むThe Foreign Founder's Guide to Business Cards in Japan
Business cards still matter in Japan. Here's what foreign founders should know — paper, size, exchange etiquette, and pitfalls to avoid.
記事を読むInside a Premium Design Service Brief: A Day in Tokyo
Our lead designer walks through one day of briefs — from a French restaurant rebrand to a conference banner for a Berlin fintech.
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How to Print Business Cards in Japan: A Guide for Foreigners
Meishi culture, Japan's unique 91×55mm card size, bilingual layouts, paper weight, and where foreigners can actually get good cards printed in English.
記事を読むComplete Guide to Exhibition & Trade Show Printing in Japan
Tokyo Big Sight, Makuhari Messe, Pacifico Yokohama — the printed materials, paper specs, color profiles, and venue logistics every overseas exhibitor should know.
記事を読むPrinting Restaurant Menus in Japan: What Foreign Owners Need to Know
Bilingual menus, allergen labelling, photo-led layouts that work for tourists, paper choices that survive a Tokyo summer — a practical guide for foreign-run restaurants in Japan.
記事を読むJapan Paper Sizes Explained: A4, B5, and Why Your Files Might Be Wrong
Japan uses JIS B-series — different from ISO B-series. Business cards are 91×55mm, not 89×51mm. Resolution is 350dpi, not 300dpi. The full Japan-vs-international cheat sheet.
記事を読むStarting a Business in Japan? The Print Checklist Every Foreign Entrepreneur Needs
The seven printed essentials every foreign-founded company needs in Japan — from meishi to office signage to tax-compliant receipt books — and the order to do them in.
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