Trusted by brands across music, gaming, tech, and luxury
What We Do
Japan market entry, AI-powered tools, creative assets, and end-to-end software — built for companies that move fast and think globally.
Japan Market Entry
Your team on the ground — the market study, the right partners, representation, and the full operation run in Japan. Not a distributor: your team.
Japan Entry Plan
A scoped market study and go-to-market deck — the partners, the positioning, and a costed roadmap. Yours to keep.
- Market & competitor study
- Target distributor & retail shortlist
- Positioning, pricing & channel read
- Phased, costed roadmap
Representation & Business Development
We open the market for you and represent your brand with partners and press in Japan.
- Distributor & importer sourcing
- Warm introductions, not cold outreach
- Partner negotiation support
- Your representative in-market
Distribution & Retail Partnerships
Finding and qualifying the doors that actually sell your category in Japan.
- Channel & distribution model
- Retail and select-shop introductions
- Trade shows & buyer meetings
- Terms, margin & logistics structure
Full-Service Japan Operations
We run Japan for you — storefront and customer service in Japanese, plus the back office.
- Japanese storefront & customer service
- JPY, Konbini, PayPay & card payments
- Accounting, tax & banking in-market
- Import, customs & logistics
Japan Grants & Subsidy Advisory
Japanese public funding most foreign companies never claim — mapped, then applied for.
- Eligibility mapping
- JETRO Invest Japan support
- SME & product subsidies
- Application writing & filing
AI & Software
Our core — building, testing, and shipping AI products and developer tools.
AI & Automation Tools
Ship smarter workflows with AI-powered audio tools, web automation, and intelligent assistants.
- Audio software
- Web automation
- Creator utilities
- AI assistants (text, speech, vision)
Software & App Development
Full-stack development from web apps to desktop tools — built to scale.
- Web apps
- Desktop tools
- Mobile apps
- Workflow automation platforms
AI R&D + Documentation
Product specs, technical blueprints, and architecture docs for AI-powered products.
- Product spec documents
- Technical design documents
- Systems architecture for AI products
Innovation Lab
Experimental projects pushing the boundaries of what software can do.
- Simulation/management game systems
- Media/broadcast software
- Audio/video R&D
- Hardware-compatible concepts
Scam Intelligence & Exposure Assessment
How your brand and customers are being abused by organised scam operations — in the languages the tools miss.
- Fixed-fee exposure assessment
- Japanese & SEA-language collection
- Attacker-funnel monitoring
- Infrastructure clustering
Creative & Strategy
Brand, design, and marketing services for clients who need to look sharp and ship fast.
Branding & Identity
Build a visual identity that resonates in Japan and abroad.
- Visual identity
- Design systems
- Brand guidelines
Creative Production
Motion, video, and graphic design that captivates your audience.
- Motion design
- Video production
- Graphic design
- Campaign assets
- Game marketing content
Marketing & Strategy
Get your product in front of the right audience — locally and globally.
- Digital campaigns
- Creative direction
- Localization for Japan
- Global rollout strategy
Product & UX Design
Interfaces that convert — from landing pages to full product experiences.
- Landing pages
- Website design
- UI/UX for apps
- Prototyping
Products & Software
Tools we build, use daily, and continuously improve with AI.
Nodian Directory
AI-powered ComfyUI discovery platform — 7,817+ curated resources enriched by 11 specialized agents. Automated scraping, smart recommendations, hardware matching, and white-label ready.
Explore
Elevated Bookmarks
AI-powered bookmark manager with semantic search across 49 languages — save, organize, and query your knowledge library.
Explore
AI Tools
Intelligent assistants for text generation, speech synthesis, and vision analysis — built for creators who need fast, reliable AI.
Creator Utilities
Batch processing, format conversion, and asset management tools designed for content creators and digital artists.
Automation Apps
Custom workflow automation that connects your tools, reduces repetitive tasks, and scales with your team.
Audio Software
Professional audio processing and AI-powered mixing tools — built for producers, sound designers, and broadcast engineers.
akioto
Our own hardware: an audio interface with motorized faders and a modular rail, paired with AI companion software that configures it for you.
About Us
Nans Girardin
Founder
Founded in Osaka, Medusa Japan started as a cultural bridge between Japan and the world — helping brands like Arturia, ZeptoLab, and Squarp Instruments localize and grow in the Japanese market. Today, we've evolved into an AI product studio while continuing to serve creative clients with our international team.
Our multilingual team speaks English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish, and Japanese — bridging cultures through technology and design.
100+
Years combined experience
7
Languages spoken
10 + 25
Core team + collaborators worldwide
AI-First Thinking
We integrate AI where it creates real value — automation, intelligence, and creative augmentation.
Ship Fast, Iterate
We build, test, and evolve continuously — using the best AI tools for every task at hand.
Clarity in Design
Every visual, every interface, every asset is crafted to communicate clearly — no noise, no clutter.
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