Pricing
Three subscription tiers, billed monthly via bank transfer, PayPal, or Wise. Invoices are sent at the start of each subscription period.
Individual buyers & small teams
USD 250 / month
For individual buyers and small teams who want a regular pulse on Japanese cosmetics shelves.
- Monthly PDF report (25 to 35 pages)
- 15 to 20 new arrival SKUs per issue
- Shelf observations from three Tokyo drugstores
- Monthly ranking movements
- Brand updates from 20 to 30 major brands
- CSV data sheet
USD 600 / month
For teams that need deeper coverage, full ingredient translations, and a rotating category deep-dive each month.
- Everything in Starter
- 20 to 30 page deep-dive on a rotating category
- Full ingredient and claim translations for every SKU
- Expanded store coverage: drugstores, variety shops, department store beauty floors
- Access to the searchable SKU archive
Organizations & teams
USD 1,800 / month (annual contract)
For organizations that need customized coverage, brand monitoring, and priority access to our sampling services.
- Everything in Pro
- One custom observation request per month
- Dedicated brand monitoring for up to three brands
- Priority access and credits for Japan Sampling Box service
- Biannual Tokyo retail tour content
- Dedicated account contact
Feature comparison
| Feature | Starter | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly PDF report | 25–35 pages | 45–60 pages | Custom |
| New arrival SKUs | 15–20 | 30–50 | 30–50+ |
| Store coverage | 3 drugstores | Drugstores + variety + department | Drugstores + variety + department |
| CSV data sheet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deep-dive section | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full ingredient translations | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| SKU archive access | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom observation request | — | — | 1 per month |
| Dedicated brand monitoring | — | — | Up to 3 brands |
| Account contact | Dedicated |
Billing is in US dollars. Payment via bank transfer (Wise), PayPal, or direct international wire. Japanese corporate subscribers may request JPY invoicing with consumption tax. Enterprise contracts are billed annually; Starter and Pro are billed monthly with no minimum term.
Frequently asked
We'll send an invoice within one business day. Your first issue ships once payment is confirmed.
Yes, Starter and Pro both work month-to-month. Download the free sample first to see if the format fits your needs.
We offer twenty percent off for annual prepayment on Starter and Pro. Contact us for multi-seat pricing.