01 / FREE REGISTRATION
Registration is free.
No follower minimum.
There are no account registration fees. You can join even with a small following or no previous PR experience.
SHARE JAPAN, YOUR WAY.
For international residents in Japan
Share Japan.
Your way.
With the world.
Share what you love about Japan, in your own words.
Experience hotels, cafés and more,
and tell the world what makes them special.
- Free registration
- No follower minimum
- Beginners welcome
For non-Japanese residents living in Japan long term.
A new discovery in everyday Japan.
EXPERIENCE.
SHARE.
CONNECT.
Experience. Share. Connect Japan with the world.What is Inbound Partners?
ABOUT INBOUND PARTNERS
What you love about Japan
could inspire someone’s next visit.
Inbound Partners connects Japanese businesses with international residents who create content or take part in product and service experiences.
Explore hotels, restaurants, cafés and tourist attractions. Share your perspective through social media posts, feedback and surveys.
You don’t need a large following or PR experience. Start with an interest in sharing Japan.
WHY JOIN US
New to this?
Start in your own way.
Choose campaigns that match your interests, skills and the experiences you want to try.
Registration is free.
02 / YOUR LANGUAGE
Share in
your preferred language.
Social media posts can be in your preferred language. Check each campaign for the Japanese level required to participate.
03 / WITH SUPPORT
For your first campaign,
we’re here to help.
Our international team is here to support your activities. Start with a campaign that matches your interests and skills.
FIND YOUR NEXT EXPERIENCE
Find your next
favorite experience.
Discover opportunities to experience products and services for free or at a discount.
RESTAURANT / CAFE
Taste & discover
Capture what makes restaurants and cafés special with your words and photos.
HOTEL / RYOKAN
Stay & unwind
Share the comfort and hospitality you find at hotels and ryokan.
TRAVEL / CULTURE
Explore & experience
Discover tourist attractions and Japanese culture, and share something new.
Other categories include local products, duty-free shops, theme parks and events. Photos are illustrative. Check each campaign for availability, participation requirements and experience details.
Join first, then find an experience that suits you.
Join as a partner for freeHOW IT WORKS
From registration
to experiencing and sharing.
Start by creating a free account. Review each campaign’s requirements before applying.
Join free
Create your account with a partner name, email address and the other required details.
Apply
Find a campaign you’re interested in, review its requirements and details, and apply.
Experience
If selected, follow the instructions to try the product or service.
Share
Share as requested, through social media posts, reviews, surveys or other activities.
Selection is made through a lottery; applying does not guarantee selection. Participation requirements, experiences and sharing activities vary by campaign.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Before you join,
a few things to know.
Find answers to common questions
about eligibility and partner activities.
Who can become a partner?
Non-Japanese residents living in Japan are welcome to join. No follower minimum or previous PR experience is required.
This program is for long-term residents. Short-term visitors, including tourists, cannot register. Check the requirements for each campaign as well.
Are there any registration fees?
There are no partner registration fees or charges. Check each campaign for its experience details and any free or discounted offers.
Can I join if my Japanese isn’t very strong?
Each campaign page states the Japanese level required. Choose campaigns that match your ability. Social media posts and similar activities can be in your preferred language.
Can I choose which campaigns to apply for?
Yes. Apply for campaigns that match your interests or skills, including restaurant, hotel and theme park experiences, as well as product reviews.
Are partner activities limited to social media posts?
Activities may also include content creation, livestreams, experience tours and surveys. Check each campaign for the specific activities requested.
BECOME AN INBOUND PARTNER
Share what you love about Japan
with the world.
We’re looking forward to your perspective.
Become an Inbound Partner today.
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