Get Your Brand into
Japan’s Major Media.
PHYTON Co., Ltd. connects global brands with Japan’s top 300+ media outlets via PR TIMES. We’ve secured coverage in TBS, Asahi Shimbun, Nikkei and 40+ more — for crowdfunding projects just like yours.
TBS NEWS DIG
TV · National
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Asahi Shimbun
Newspaper · National
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Nikkei COMPASS
Business · Financial
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Fuji TV / めざまし
TV · National
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TV Tokyo Plus
TV · National
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Mainichi Shimbun
Newspaper · National
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Jiji Press
Wire Service
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PRESIDENT Online
Business · Executive
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NewsPicks
Business · Social
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ORICON NEWS
Entertainment · Pop
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Niconico News
Digital · Video
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Infoseek / Rakuten
Portal · Aggregator
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See what one PR TIMES
release can achieve.
INTERLOCK — a puzzle-shaped table light from Hong Kong — launched on Makuake in March 2026 alongside a PR TIMES press release by PHYTON. Result: 44 major Japanese media outlets covered within days of launch.
INTERLOCK
Jigsaw-shaped LED table light from Hong Kong. Launched exclusively in Japan via Makuake crowdfunding, backed by a coordinated PR TIMES media push.
Major Japanese outlets covered from a single PR TIMES release
MISU Shower Head
Vitamin-filter shower head by Korean water purification brand Donex. PR TIMES media campaign in preparation — coverage coming soon.
View on Makuake →Four steps to
nationwide coverage.
We use your existing crowdfunding page — no new content needed. Just answer a few registration questions and we handle everything in Japanese.
Quick registration form
We only ask for the information required to register your company on PR TIMES — company name, address, and contact details. No website submission needed.
Day 1We write your press release
Using your existing crowdfunding page (e.g. Zeczec, Wadiz, Kickstarter, Indiegogo) as source material, we write a 1,000–2,000 character Japanese press release ready for media distribution.
Day 2–3Distributed to 300 outlets
We publish and distribute your press release via PR TIMES — Japan’s largest press release platform — reaching up to 300 TV, newspaper, and web media outlets simultaneously.
Day 4–5You receive a report
After distribution, we send you a simple coverage report listing the outlets that picked up your release. If fewer than 20 outlets cover your release, you receive a full refund.
Day 6–7Simple, transparent,
guaranteed.
- Japanese press release (1,000–2,000 chars)
- Distribution to 300 media outlets via PR TIMES
- Coverage in TV / Newspaper / Web media
- Coverage report after distribution
- 20+ outlet guarantee — full refund if not met
- Turnaround: 5–7 business days
- Payment via Wise (international transfer)
- Japanese press release (1,000–2,000 chars)
- Distribution to 300 media outlets via PR TIMES
- Coverage in TV / Newspaper / Web media
- Coverage report after distribution
- 20+ outlet guarantee — full refund if not met
- Turnaround: 5–7 business days
- Payment via Wise (international transfer)
What we need from you
Just the minimum required to register your company on PR TIMES. We handle the rest using your existing crowdfunding page.
Communication supported in Japanese · English · 中文 · 한국어 · No Japanese required on your end.
Launch on Makuake
or CAMPFIRE.
Already running a campaign on Zeczec (Taiwan), Wadiz (Korea), Kickstarter, or Indiegogo? We build and operate your Japanese crowdfunding page — so you can expand to Japan without writing a single word in Japanese.
- High-quality LP by professional Japanese designer
- Teaser (pre-launch) page
- LINE Official Account setup
- LINE operation for ~2 months (until delivery)
- Japanese backer comment & inquiry response
- Makuake or CAMPFIRE platform coordination
- Standard Japanese LP for crowdfunding
- Localized copy & product description
- LINE Official Account setup
- LINE operation for ~2 months (until delivery)
- Japanese backer comment & inquiry response
- Makuake or CAMPFIRE platform coordination
- Designer LP not included
- Teaser page not included
- Standard Japanese LP for crowdfunding
- Localized copy & product description
- Makuake or CAMPFIRE platform coordination
- Designer LP not included
- LINE account not included
- Comment support not included
Combine with Media PR for maximum reach. Pair your crowdfunding launch with our PR TIMES distribution (from USD 299) to hit Japan’s major media outlets on launch day — just like INTERLOCK did with 44 outlets covered.
A family business
built for the long game.
Founded in 1993 in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, PHYTON Co., Ltd. operates across four business areas. Our Media PR division brings our crowdfunding and trading expertise to help global brands enter the Japanese market.
Media PR
メディアPR事業部We distribute press releases to Japan’s top 300 media via PR TIMES — the country’s largest press release platform. Our track record: 44 media outlets covered for INTERLOCK’s Makuake launch in March 2026. We specialize in global brands entering Japan via crowdfunding.
Trading
貿易事業（unique & unique）We source innovative consumer electronics and lifestyle products from Hong Kong, Korea, China, and Germany — then launch them in Japan via Makuake, CAMPFIRE, Amazon, and BASE. We attend exhibitions in person to build direct manufacturer relationships.
Restaurant
飲食事業（炭火ホルモン焼元）Since 2009, we operate Sumibi Horumon Yaki Gen — a charcoal-grilled offal restaurant in central Ashikaga. Featured in regional TV, radio, and print media. Partnered with Coco Farm Winery and Suntory. A community anchor for 15+ years.
Accounting
会計事業30+ years supporting SMEs in the Ryomo region with bookkeeping, tax accounting, year-end adjustments, and subsidy application support. Affiliated with Ashikaga Chamber of Commerce.
We go to the source.
Our representative attends international trade shows in person to build direct supplier relationships.
Company Profile
President & CEO
SO InnoNation (Hong Kong)
Yubiken / Carpediem (Japan)
Let’s get your brand
into Japan’s media.
We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Please write in any language — we’ll reply in yours.
Japanese · English · 中文 · 한국어 · 20+ outlet guarantee · Wise payment accepted