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We support entry into and growth in the Japanese market through product specification planning, Market Survey, communications before and after launch, and article production.
Choose a service based on your product’s development and sales stage and the questions you want to address. You can also consult us before deciding what support you need.
Choose based on your needs
| I need advice on Japanese keyboard layouts and specifications | Product Advisory & Supervision |
| I want to understand reader responses to the specifications, pricing, and purchase intent | Market Survey |
| I want to organize what to communicate and when before and after launching in Japan | Launch Support |
| I want to commission a review article based on hands-on testing | Product Review |
| I want to share the development background and design intent through an interview article | Interview & Article Production |
Business Service Fees
The standard fees for GreenEchoes Studio’s business services are as follows.
| Service | Base fee | Main services included |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review | From ¥55,000 (tax included) / $350 | Hands-on testing, photography, article production, publication on Greenkeys, and social media promotion |
| Market Survey | From ¥132,000 (tax included) / $860 | Survey design, article production, questionnaire, tabulation, market analysis, and analysis report |
| Launch Support | From ¥132,000 (tax included) / $860 | Messaging strategy, publication plan, content production, and social media and sales-channel planning |
| Product Advisory & Supervision | From ¥330,000 (tax included) / $2,200 | Advisory on product specifications, layouts, keymaps, keycaps, compatibility, and related matters |
| Interview & Article Production | Custom quote | Interviews with developers and project leads, photography, explanatory and interview article production, publication on Greenkeys, and social media promotion |
- Prices shown include tax. Interview & Article Production is quoted individually based on the interview format and scope of production.
- Prices in US dollars are standard rates for commissions from overseas companies and brands.
- Product provision, shipping, return shipping, international transfer fees, and costs for special photography or testing may not be included in the base fee.
- Fees for each service are not payment for positive evaluations, article views, survey responses, sales volume, revenue, search rankings, or other results.
- Even when multiple services are combined, we specify the purpose, scope of work, and fee for each separately.
- Prize costs, shipping, entry forms, prize draws, winner notifications, and fulfillment for giveaway campaigns are not included in the base fee for a Market Survey.
Fees are starting prices based on a standard scope of work. They vary depending on the number of products and articles, survey content, testing period, advisory scope, working languages, number of meetings, and whether an NDA is required.
We will provide an individual quote after reviewing your request and confirming the specific scope of work and fees.
The initial consultation and quote are free of charge.
GreenEchoes Studio’s Business Services
GreenEchoes Studio offers the following business services.
- Product Review
- Market Survey
- Launch Support
- Product Advisory & Supervision
- Interview & Article Production
Product Review
We use the finished product and assess its specifications, construction, typing feel, suitable use cases, differences from competing products, and points to check before purchase.
We combine hands-on testing, photography, typing-sound videos, article production, publication on Greenkeys, and social media promotion to create content that helps readers in Japan decide whether the product is right for them.
Whether or not a product is provided or production fees are paid, we do not guarantee a positive assessment or any particular conclusion.
Price: From JPY 55,000 (tax included) / from $350.00 in USD
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Market Survey
We conduct surveys of Greenkeys readers and article visitors on topics such as product specifications, layouts, pricing, and purchase intent.
GreenEchoes Studio designs the survey topic and questions, then publishes a column or explanatory article and the survey on Greenkeys.
We compile survey responses, article readership data, open-ended responses, and market reactions that can be verified within the available scope, then submit a report that includes GreenEchoes Studio’s market analysis.
The relationship with the commissioning company and the survey’s purpose are disclosed in the relevant article. Whether to publish the results and analysis publicly can be agreed in advance, based on the product’s development stage and the survey’s purpose.
A giveaway for respondents can also be added if needed.
Price: From JPY 132,000 (tax included) / from $860.00 in USD
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Launch Support
For launches, pre-orders, crowdfunding, and other initiatives in the Japanese market, we plan the product’s key messages, the sequence of information releases, content for Greenkeys, social media communications, and pathways to the sales page.
Rather than relying on a one-off article, we deliver information in stages from before launch through after release, helping users in Japan discover and understand the product and consider purchasing it.
Price: From JPY 132,000 (tax included) / from $860.00 in USD
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Product Advisory & Supervision
For keyboards, keycaps, and related devices, we review product concepts, physical layouts, keymaps, key sizes, keycap legends, compatibility, and labeling for the Japanese market.
Depending on the product’s development stage, we can provide support from early-stage concept discussions through prototypes, 3D printing, and reviews of pre-production specifications.
Price: From JPY 330,000 (tax included) / from $2200.00 in USD
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Interview & Article Production
We produce articles that clearly explain a product’s features, development background, design intent, and how its product category works, based on interviews with developers and other relevant staff.
Based on in-person product demonstrations at trade shows and events, online interviews, and similar activities, we publish a dedicated article on Greenkeys and provide standard social media promotion.
Evaluation based on using a product hands-on for a set period is treated as a Product Review, and we quote for that scope separately.
Price: Quoted individually based on the interview and production scope
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Choosing a Support Service
GreenEchoes Studio’s support services can be selected to suit the development stage of your product.
Planning and Design Stage
Product Advisory & Supervision is suitable when you need input from the design stage on aspects such as the product concept, layout, specifications, keycaps, and legends.
Market Assessment Stage
Market Survey is a good fit if you want to gauge reader reactions to product concepts or proposed specifications.
Preparing for Launch and Starting Sales
Launch Support is a good fit if you want to organize your messaging for the Japanese market, information release schedule, content, and sales journey.
Finished-Product Testing and Introduction
Product Review is a good fit if you want us to test a finished product and create content to help readers make informed purchasing decisions.
Communicating the Development Background and How It Works
Interview & Article Production is a good fit if you want to communicate a product’s design intent and how it works through explanations from its developers or project leads.
Combining Multiple Services
You can also combine multiple services to suit the product’s situation.
For example, you can clarify specifications through Product Advisory & Supervision, gauge market reactions through Market Survey, and then use Launch Support when the product goes on sale.
However, each service has a separate purpose, scope of work, and fee.
Product Advisory & Supervision, Market Survey, and Launch Support do not affect whether a Product Review is published on Greenkeys or the review’s evaluation.
How Greenkeys and GreenEchoes Studio Differ
GreenEchoes Studio and Greenkeys operate with separate roles.
- Greenkeys: As an independent media outlet, it publishes reviews, interviews, news, comparisons, and explanatory articles
- GreenEchoes Studio: It undertakes work for companies and brands, including product development, Market Survey, Launch Support, and content production
If we have a business relationship with a company, we explicitly disclose the relationship in the relevant Greenkeys content.
We do not change review evaluations or editorial decisions based on whether we have been commissioned or on the value of a business relationship.
We explain in more detail on a separate page how Greenkeys’ editorial independence relates to the corporate services undertaken by GreenEchoes Studio.
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GreenEchoes Studio’s Experience and Areas of Support
GreenEchoes Studio has provided various forms of support in the keyboard sector, including Product Review, Product Advisory & Supervision, localization for the Japanese market, crowdfunding campaign support, and reviews of physical layouts and keycap configurations.
We have compiled publicly shareable projects and the areas we support on our Experience and Areas of Support page.
Fees
Fees for each service are standard rates based on a typical scope of work.
We will provide an individual estimate after confirming factors such as the number of products, articles, and survey questions; the required testing period; the scope of advisory work; the number of prototype iterations and meetings; the languages required; and whether an NDA is needed.
Initial consultations and estimates are free of charge.
Not Sure Which Service Is Right for You?
It is fine if you have not yet defined the details of your request.
Share your current product development status, the issues you want to address, and what you hope to achieve in the Japanese market, and we will advise you on the support you need.
