9/3 (Wed) Shopify × Growth Meetup (In-Person Event) ~ Inbound Sales Growth Strategies for Physical Stores × Product Strategy for Selling Globally on Kickstarter ~
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9/3 (Wed) Shopify × Growth Meetup (In-Person Event) ~ Inbound Sales Growth Strategies for Physical Stores × Product Strategy for Selling Globally on Kickstarter ~

At this GrowthMeetup, we are pleased to welcome Yuki Tokuda, CEO of Sekai e Bokan Co., Ltd., and Taketo Nakamura, CEO of Gaku Co., Ltd., as our guest speakers.

"I want to grow sales from inbound visitors." "I want my products to succeed in overseas markets."

This event is for every business professional who thinks that way.

This seminar features a dynamic double-bill from two global business professionals. In the first half, we will cover the secrets of store design and sales promotion to turn inbound visitors into buyers. In the second half, we will explain product strategies for raising funds and building a fanbase on Kickstarter — the world's largest crowdfunding platform — with real success and failure stories. You'll find hints here to accelerate your business from both a physical retail and overseas e-commerce perspective.

Event Details

Part 1: How to Convert Inbound Visitors at Physical Stores into Buyers

▼ Content

As the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan surges, it's common for inbound visitors to come to a store, browse, and leave without buying anything. Based on case studies from clients with physical stores in Tokyo, this seminar will help you deeply understand inbound visitor purchasing behavior and explain concrete methods for increasing conversion rates through sales promotion and customer journey design. We will also introduce practical in-store tactics using social media and digital signage.

▼ What You Will Learn


  • Why inbound visitors come to your store but don't buy, and the psychology behind it • How to design a customer journey from entrance to exit that drives purchases
  • Concrete examples of visual merchandising using POP displays and digital signage
  • Tactics to encourage repeat visits and word-of-mouth after the initial visit

▼ Recommended For


  • Store operators who are getting inbound visitors but struggling to improve purchase rates or average spend
  • Staff responsible for inbound strategies at retail or tourism-related facilities
  • Those who want to systematically learn the entire flow from inbound customer acquisition to purchase

▼ Speaker

Yuki Tokuda, CEO, Sekai e Bokan Co., Ltd.
https://www.s-bokan.com/


With a mission of "delivering the appeal of Japan to the world," he has been specializing in digital marketing for Japanese companies expanding overseas for over 18 years. In cross-border e-commerce projects, he has driven remarkable results including growing annual revenue from 3.4 billion yen to 100 billion yen, leading the global expansion of numerous companies. He is the author of "Getting Started with Cross-Border E-Commerce and Overseas Web Marketing" and "The Complete Guide to Cross-Border E-Commerce & Overseas Web Marketing Tactics." His YouTube channel "Sekai e Bokan [Cross-Border EC & Overseas Web Marketing]" has surpassed 12,000 subscribers, where he shares practical insights on international marketing.

Part 2: Products That Sell on Kickstarter vs. Products That Don't

▼ Content

"I want to deliver our excellent products not just within Japan, but to the world!" This is for merchants who think that way.

"Kickstarter," the world's largest crowdfunding platform, is an extremely effective first step into overseas markets. However, many people hesitate to take the plunge due to language and cultural barriers, and uncertainty about what products are actually in demand.

In this seminar, an expert who has analyzed countless projects will take the stage to thoroughly explain the keys to success under the theme of "Products That Sell on Kickstarter vs. Products That Don't."

▼ What You Will Learn


  • Why do things sell? You will understand the "mechanics" of raising funds and building a fanbase through crowdfunding.
  • You will grasp the "trends of what sells" in popular categories such as technology, design, and games.
  • You will also learn the "characteristics of products that don't sell" from common failure cases, so you don't waste precious time and money.

▼ Recommended For


  • Those who are seriously considering selling their products in the US or EU markets
  • Those who want to know whether their products have potential in overseas markets
  • Those who want to try Kickstarter but aren't sure where to start

▼ Speaker

Taketo Nakamura, CEO, Gaku Co., Ltd.
https://www.gaku-japan.com/


CEO of Gaku Co., Ltd. Born in 1984. Graduated from Kitasato University. Joined advertising agency DAC Group as a new graduate. Worked in advertising sales, digital marketing advertising, and new business development, before launching and leading the overseas crowdfunding division for six years. Independently spun off the crowdfunding business from DAC together with division members after a business transfer. As CEO of Gaku Co., Ltd., he operates an overseas crowdfunding service based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, with an international team. Certified Kickstarter Partner (USA).

Date & Time

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 18:00–20:00 (Doors open at 18:00, Program starts at 18:10)


  • 18:00 Doors Open
  • 18:10 Presentations Begin
  • 19:00 Q&A
  • 19:30 Networking
  • 20:00 End

Location

StoreHero Office

└ 3F, Daisan-go Kowa Building, 1-14-14 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052


*Attendance is by lottery. Successful applicants will be contacted individually.

If you want to use Shopify to continuously grow your business, please apply!






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