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TikTok Shop Japan expands via K-beauty and fashion events

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TikTok Shop expansion and consumer trends in Japan expands via K-beauty and fashion events

TikTok Shop is establishing a growing expanding its presence in the Japanese e-commerce market, transitioning from viral market by bridging online trends to consistent consumer habits. A survey of 410 users indicates high satisfaction and repeat purchase intent, with 65% of respondents reporting an increase in purchase frequency over the past year. This growth is attributed to a circular purchasing journey of “viewing → discovery → purchase → re-viewing” driven by short-form videos and live streaming. Supporting this expansion, KASHIKA Inc. has launched operations as a TikTok Shop Partner (TSP) and TikTok Shop Affiliate Partner (TAP) in Japan, offering services such as video production and creator coordination. Further consumer research shows that 68.4% of buyers are influenced by creators they already follow, while live streaming serves as a vital tool for the comparison and consideration phase by allowing real-time interaction to resolve consumer doubts. In September 2026, TikTok Shop Japan intensified physical retail experiences. Following its focus on the K-beauty and fashion sectors. The fashion, the platform launched ‘Tokutoku FEST ~ K-Cosmetic WEEK’, WEEK’ from September 14 to 16, 2026, featuring approximately 50 Korean cosmetic brands with discounts of up to 20%. While overall Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in the Japanese TikTok Shop market saw a slight weekly decline to 2.455 billion yen between late August and early September 2026, specific sectors showed high activity. The number of new products increased by 51.50%, and live room participation reached a record high. Additionally, apparel Apparel categories also experienced growth, such as a 66.53% rise in men’s underwear GMV. To support cross-border e-commerce, the platform is implementing brand authentication processes to prevent counterfeit goods and ensure direct access to official Korean brands. In a move to integrate online discovery with offline events, TikTok Shop Japan announced a collaboration with W TOKYO for the ‘Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2026 Autumn/Winter’ on September 19, 2026. This partnership includes a ‘TGC & TikTok Shop SPECIAL STAGE’ featuring eight apparel brands and a ‘TGC & TikTok Shop BEAUTY BOOTH’ hosting 28 beauty and skincare brands. The collaboration aims to facilitate immediate purchasing through ‘keyword coupons’ and the ‘Tokusere Week’ campaign, allowing attendees to buy items discovered at the venue directly through the platform. The initiative will be supported by outdoor advertising near Shibuya Scramble Crossing featuring various influencers.

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