Digital Craft Studio — Est. 2010

We Build
What Lasts

Building apps and platforms for life in Japan while creating exceptional websites for businesses. Modern technology, thoughtful execution, real results.

15+
Years in Practice
3
SaaS Products
JP
Based in Japan
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Web Design Next.js Development SaaS Products WooCommerce AI Integration WordPress Japan-Based Studio E-Commerce Web Design Next.js Development SaaS Products WooCommerce AI Integration WordPress Japan-Based Studio E-Commerce
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Philosophy
We build things that outlast trends. Not whatever is fashionable this quarter.
Technology should serve the business, not the other way around.
The best code is the code you don't have to rewrite in eighteen months.
Every decision we make is one we can explain and stand behind.
JOZU

Document Management for Japan

AI-powered document management for foreign residents in Japan. Translate official paperwork, stay organised, and navigate bureaucracy with ease.

Next.jsReactAIWeb App
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KANTAN HEALTH

Healthcare Directory for Expats

Automated healthcare provider directory helping English speakers find medical services across Japan. Bridging the language gap in healthcare.

WordPressAIPythonDirectory
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J.APAN.NEWS

Automated News for Expats

Automated news curation platform monitoring Japanese-language sources to surface stories relevant to expats that rarely reach English media.

AutomationCurationJapanNews
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01

Next.js & Modern Web

Fast, scalable websites and web apps built with Next.js, React, and Supabase. Moving beyond WordPress where it makes sense — with the performance and flexibility to match.

Next.jsReactSupabaseVercel
02

WordPress & WooCommerce

15+ years of WordPress expertise. Custom themes, complex WooCommerce builds, payment gateways, inventory systems — for businesses that need it done right.

WordPressWooCommerceCustom PluginsE-Commerce
03

SaaS Product Development

From idea to launched product. We design and build SaaS applications with a focus on the Japan expat market — solving real problems for people living and working in Japan.

Product DesignFull-StackJapan MarketLaunch
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AI Integration

AI-powered content generation, automated workflows, and intelligent features built into your products. We've shipped AI into production — document translation, content pipelines, product classification.

Claude APIOpenAIAutomationContent Gen
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SEO & Performance

Sites that rank and load fast. Technical SEO, AI search optimisation, Core Web Vitals, and structured data — the unsexy work that drives real organic traffic.

Technical SEOAI SearchPerformanceCore Web Vitals
JP

Japan-Based, Global Reach

Serving clients in Canada, the US, and Japan from Kamakura. We understand both the English-speaking market and the unique challenges of operating in Japan.

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I

Understand

We start with the problem, not the solution. What does your business actually need? Who are your users? What does success look like? We ask the questions others skip.

II

Architect

Technology decisions made with your future in mind. The right stack for your scale, your team, and your budget — not whatever is trending on Hacker News this week.

III

Build

Design and development in parallel, with regular check-ins and working prototypes. No six-week disappearing acts — you see progress continuously.

IV

Launch & Grow

We don't disappear after launch. Ongoing support, iteration, and optimisation. Most of our best client relationships are years old.

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