AFROJAPAN BUSINESS
Most businesses we talk to are already findable — just not first.
¥0 setup fee · 12-week Founding Business Program · your rate locked in forever after
THE REALITY CHECK
Four quick questions. Be honest. Tap what's true for your business.
Check the boxes above to see where you stand.
You're being outranked right now. Let's fix that. See plans →
You're visible — just not first. There's real room to close the gap. See plans →
You're doing well. Let's make sure you stay there. See plans →
THE PROBLEM
When someone searches “African restaurant near me” or asks ChatGPT “where's a good braiding salon in Osaka” — does your business show up? That's what AfroJapan Business solves.
76%
of people who search for a local business visit within 24 hours. Most agencies build websites. We build websites designed to become your #1 source of local customers.
One system. One promise: more calls.
THE BIG OPPORTUNITY
AfroJapan doesn't just talk about African businesses in Japan — AfroJapan can become the infrastructure that helps them get found. Built for businesses at every stage, especially founders who are just getting started. We don't wait for your business to become big before helping people discover it.
Build
A professional website and digital presence.
Get found
Google, Apple Maps, Bing, Yahoo, ChatGPT, Gemini.
Get discovered
Directory, stories, guides, events, media.
Grow
Ongoing optimization, month after month.
AFROJAPAN 12-WEEK FOUNDING BUSINESS PROGRAM
We're building the first major digital network connecting African businesses, professionals and communities with Japan. Founding businesses join a defined 12-week program at introductory pricing while helping us build the network.
Weeks 1–4
Get the foundation in place: your website, Google & Maps presence, and AI-search readiness.
Weeks 5–8
Improve search, Maps, content and visibility — while your YouTube channel takes shape.
Weeks 9–12
Build momentum and measure what's actually working.
After 12 weeks: continue with AfroJapan, or take what we've built and go from there.
No long-term commitment. After 12 weeks, you decide whether you'd like to continue — at the same locked founding rate either way.
See 12-week pricingFounding rate
¥16,980/mo ¥4,980/mo
¥14,940 total for the 12-week program
Founding rate
¥32,800/mo ¥9,800/mo
¥29,400 total for the 12-week program
Founding rate
¥44,800/mo ¥14,800/mo
¥44,400 total for the 12-week program
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Beauty · Food · Creative · Technology · Finance · Legal · Real Estate · Consulting · Education · Travel · Trade · Professional Services · E-commerce · Startups.
Whether you're a barber, restaurant owner, real estate agent, lawyer, fintech professional, IT consultant, photographer, freelancer or founder — if you're building something, AfroJapan can help people find it. You don't have to be a big company. You just need something worth finding.
Beauty & Personal Care
Hair stylist · Barber · Braider · Makeup artist · Nail technician · Beauty professional · Skincare professional
Food & Hospitality
Restaurant owner · Caterer · Private chef · Baker · Food business · Café owner · Hospitality professional
Creative & Media
Photographer · Videographer · DJ · Musician · Artist · Designer · Fashion brand · Content creator · Creative director · Producer
Professional Services
Independent consultant · Business/management/IT/technology consultant · Software developer · UX/UI designer · Accountant · Bookkeeper · Financial professional · Legal professional · Lawyer/attorney · Immigration professional · Real estate agent · Property consultant · Insurance professional · HR consultant · Marketing consultant · PR professional · Translator · Interpreter · Recruiter
Finance & Technology
Fintech professional · Fintech startup · Financial consultant · Payments specialist · Software engineer · Data professional · Cybersecurity professional · AI specialist · Technology founder · Startup founder
Education & Wellness
Tutor · Teacher · Language instructor · Education consultant · Career coach · Business coach · Personal trainer · Wellness professional · Licensed therapist/practitioner
Trade, Travel & International Business
Import/export business · Trading company · Travel business · Travel consultant · Relocation consultant · Logistics business · Recruitment business · International business consultant · Africa–Japan business · E-commerce business
Entrepreneurs & Independent Builders
Freelancer · Solopreneur · Startup founder · Entrepreneur · Online seller · Creator building a personal brand · Student running a side business · Independent practice · Founder building your first company
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE AFRICAN-OWNED
You can be:
An African business in Japan
An African-diaspora business
A Japanese business serving African customers
A Japan–Africa business
A professional working between both markets
A business that simply wants to reach this community
AfroJapan isn't a race or nationality. It's a connection between Africa and Japan. That same principle applies to business.
EVERYWHERE CUSTOMERS ARE LOOKING
We optimize your business information, website and content for the search platforms and AI-powered tools your customers use to find businesses.
Google Search, Google Business Profile, Google Maps.
Apple
Easier to discover and navigate to for Apple users.
Microsoft & Yahoo
Visibility across Microsoft's and Yahoo's search ecosystems.
ChatGPT & more
Getting your business ready to be found and recommended by AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude and Grok — the way people increasingly ask questions instead of typing a search.
THE SIGNATURE FEATURE
Your business isn't limited to one search. Every month, you tell us the questions and searches that matter most — and we optimize your website, content and business information around them.
Launch
Example: “Best Ethiopian restaurant in Nagoya”
Growth
Example: “Where can I get box braids in Osaka?”
Market Leader
Example: “English-speaking accountant in Tokyo”
YOUTUBE MONETIZATION
Most businesses we work with already have the raw material for a monetized channel — they just haven't turned it into one yet.
We help you build the channel, structure the content, and work toward YouTube's monetization requirements — even starting from zero subscribers and zero watch hours.
Starting point
Channel setup, branding, and a content plan built around what you're already doing — your services, your process, your customers.
Getting there
Video SEO, upload strategy and content structure aimed at building the subscribers and watch hours YouTube requires for the Partner Program.
Getting paid
Once you're eligible, we help prepare and support your YouTube Partner Program and Google AdSense application.
YouTube and Google determine eligibility and approval for the Partner Program and AdSense. AfroJapan helps you build toward their requirements and supports the application process; approval is not guaranteed.
Included from Launch — every plan gets YouTube channel setup and a monetization roadmap. Growth and Market Leader add active, ongoing channel growth support.
THE 12-WEEK PROGRAM
No long-term commitment. After 12 weeks, you decide whether to continue — at the same locked founding rate either way.
Launch
¥4,980/month
¥16,980 founding rate · ¥0 setup fee
12-week program · ¥14,940 total
Growth — Most popular
¥9,800/month
¥32,800 founding rate · ¥0 setup fee
12-week program · ¥29,400 total
Everything in Launch, plus:
Market Leader
¥14,800/month
¥44,800 founding rate · ¥0 setup fee
12-week program · ¥44,400 total
Everything in Growth, plus:
Google and YouTube determine eligibility and approval for their monetization programs. AfroJapan helps prepare your digital presence and supports the application process; approval is not guaranteed. Editorial and advertising opportunities are subject to relevance, availability and applicable terms.
Not sure which plan is right? Let's talk about your business first — no commitment.
SIDE-BY-SIDE
| Feature | Launch | Growth | Market Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom website design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website pages | Up to 3 | Up to 6 | Expanded |
| Domain connection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact/enquiry forms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Booking integration | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| WhatsApp / LINE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analytics | Basic | ✓ | Advanced |
| Google Search | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Business Profile | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Maps | ✓ | Advanced | Advanced |
| Apple Maps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Yahoo! Japan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local SEO | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |
| Google review strategy | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visibility on ChatGPT, Gemini & other AI tools | Foundation | Advanced | Advanced |
| Priority searches/month | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| AfroJapan Directory | ✓ | Enhanced | Premium |
| AfroJapan feature opportunities | — | ✓ | Priority + quarterly magazine |
| YouTube channel setup & roadmap | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Active YouTube growth support | — | ✓ | Advanced |
| YouTube monetization prep | Basic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google AdSense preparation | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Competitor visibility monitoring | — | — | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | — | — | ✓ |
| Advanced reporting | — | — | ✓ |
| Conversion optimization | Basic | ✓ | Advanced |
| Lead/call tracking | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly reporting | Basic | ✓ | Advanced |
| Monthly price | ¥4,980 | ¥9,800 | ¥14,800 |
| Program length | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | 12 weeks |
| 12-week total | ¥14,940 | ¥29,400 | ¥44,400 |
| Setup fee | ¥0 | ¥0 | ¥0 |
MARKET LEADER EXCLUSIVE
Four times a year, AfroJapan publishes a magazine covering the people, businesses and stories connecting Africa and Japan — in two formats, both included for Market Leader businesses.
A real magazine you can hold, hand to a customer, or display in-store — not just another web page.
Digital
The same issue as a digital edition, readable online and shareable with a link — for the audience that never leaves their phone.
What can be featured
A business spotlight, a founder story, a product or service feature, an advertisement, or a QR code linking straight to your website — depending on what fits your business that issue.
Magazine features are considered based on relevance and available space each quarter and aren't guaranteed for every issue.
FAQ
No. AfroJapan Business plans have a ¥0 setup fee. Your monthly subscription begins when your service starts.
No. AfroJapan is about the connection between Africa and Japan — not race or nationality.
We help prepare an eligible website/channel and support the application process. Google and YouTube make the final approval decision.
Our goal is to increase your visibility and make it easier for potential customers to find and contact you. We can't guarantee a specific number of calls or sales.
You decide. Continue month-to-month at your locked founding rate, or take what we've built and go from there. No long-term commitment either way.
NOT SURE WHICH PLAN YET?
Book a quick call and we'll show you exactly where your business stands on Google, Maps and AI search today — no commitment, no pressure to pick a plan on the spot.
Let's Talk About Your Business
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Whether you're launching your first side hustle, growing an established business, or building the next Africa–Japan brand, AfroJapan Business can help you build the digital presence to match your ambition.
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