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Maiko Kyoto
@maiko0920
Level 1
Japanese Lifestyle Goods Specialist Sourcing Market
Japan
Japanese, English
About me
I help overseas businesses source and develop Japanese lifestyle goods with confidence. With over 20 years of experience in the Japanese lifestyle goods industry, I have worked in product planning, buying, merchandising, marketing, negotiations, and OEM development. I spent approximately 20 years at INOBUN Co., Ltd., a Japanese lifestyle retailer, where I curated products, developed business partners, conducted commercial negotiations, and supported OEM projects with overseas companies. Through this hands-on experience, I gained insight into Japanese quality and design.
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I will support official b2b wholesale sourcing and negotiation in japan
General Online Research
I will help your lifestyle or consumer goods brand enter the japanese market
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Work experience
Household Goods Buyer, Marketer, Product Development
INOBUN Co., Ltd. • Full-time
Mar 2003 - Jun 2025 • 22 yrs 3 mos
Buyer / Merchandiser / Business Development 20+ years Led product sourcing and selection of Japanese lifestyle goods and daily necessities, focusing on quality, design, and market fit. Curated lifestyle product assortments and contributed to merchandising and retail marketing strategies. Developed and managed relationships with domestic and overseas suppliers, including OEM product development projects with international partners. Conducted business negotiations with manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring quality standards, pricing balance, and long-term partnerships. Identified and onboarded new business partners and brands, contributing to the expansion of product lines and categories. Collaborated across teams to align product planning, marketing, and sales strategies. Built deep expertise in Japanese consumer preferences, lifestyle trends, and industry-specific quality expectations.
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pikksukk
Estonia
Maiko delivered an exceptionally professional and honest review of our product concept for the Japanese premium lifestyle market. Her feedback was not superficial — she assessed the product from the perspective of an experienced Japanese retail buyer and clearly explained what would work, what would...
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jeanteow
Singapore
Maiko has a very good command of English. Very professional. She understands the requirements and delivers the research that I requested. Her writeup is professionally done. She always replies me very quickly. If you message your requirements prior to ordering the service and she accepts the job, there is a good chance it will be done professionally.
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elfagrouchi
Repeat Client
France
My activity is based in France in collectibles market . Communication with Maiko is smooth. She is very efficient and responsive. Her professional advice and great understanding of my specific business needs is making our collaboration extremely successful. I highly recommend her services.
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elfagrouchi
Repeat Client
France
Maiko clearly understood my need and anticipated the issues which could arise during supplier communication. She was also very responsive. I am looking forward to working again with her.
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elfagrouchi
Repeat Client
France
As usual. Fast and very efficient. Next time I will have a sourcing issue in Japan, I will come back to you
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