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NINE｜GLOBAL CREATIVE STRATEGY FIRM

Tailor Your Brand for success in Japan.

Professionals in Japanese Market Localization and Creative Support for Start-up companies.

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WE ARE NINE,
GLOBAL CREATIVE STRATEGY FIRM.

NINE.INC is a global creative strategy firm known for its expertise in guiding businesses from brand strategy to creative production. We excel in localizing international brands for Japan and crafting holistic branding for domestic startups.

JAPAN LOCALIZATION
BRAND ARCHITECT
START-UP BOOST

BRAND IDENTITY VISUAL DESIGN SOCIAL MEDIA ADS ART DIRECTION

Brand Localization for Japan Market

CYBEX Gold Social Media Ads

FEATURED PROJECTS

Highlights of cases that we passionately built with forward thinking clients.

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Corporate Branding & UI/UX Design

Corporate branding for Smartlog

Digital marketing support for Nagasaki Pref. Government

Nagasaki - Government support

Corporate Branding & UI/UX Design

Corporate branding for Seahorse

CLIENTS

OUR MISSION

MAKE
YOUR BRAND
LEGENDARY.

Our ambition is to build the most powerful brands worldwide.
These brands disrupt the status quo.

01.

Japan Localization: We specialize in localizing overseas services and brands for Japanese consumers. Led by a former Creative Director at Meta's Japan office, we excel in crafting compelling social media ads and TV commercials tailored to the Japanese market. we also provide support for web design and e-commerce website development.; We specialize in localizing overseas services and brands for Japanese consumers. Led by a former Creative Director at Meta's Japan office, we excel in crafting compelling social media ads and TV commercials tailored to the Japanese market. we also provide support for web design and e-commerce website development.

02.

Brand Architect: Our strength is in developing brand identities and executing all creative works (such as website design, ad design, and social media management) to enhance brand value with cohesive direction and production.; Our strength is in developing brand identities and executing all creative works (such as website design, ad design, and social media management) to enhance brand value with cohesive direction and production.

03.

Startup Boost: We offer the unique program STARTUP BOOST, providing services to busy startup companies to define their brand vision, design customer journeys, and develop all designs within a short 1-3 month period. This ensures consistent design and customer experiences based on the ideal brand direction."; We offer the unique program STARTUP BOOST, providing services to busy startup companies to define their brand vision, design customer journeys, and develop all designs within a short 1-3 month period. This ensures consistent design and customer experiences based on the ideal brand direction."

TEAM

TOP TALENTS GATHERED IN ONE PLACE.

Shugo Kuriyama

Founder, CEO｜Creative Strategist

Formerly served as Creative Strategist at Meta Japan, leading Instagram advertising creative strategy in the APAC region. Previously held the position of Head of Brand Management at Rakuten. Founded NINE.INC in 2017. Currently also serving as Chief Experience Officer at MOON-X.INC. Focuses on digital-centric creative strategy, actively supporting a diverse range of clients globally.