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About Sakura Performance Media

Sakura Performance Media Inc., rooted in Shinjuku’s dynamic tech and creative hub, has been setting the pace for Japan’s digital marketing scene for more than a decade. Founded on the belief that marketing should be a blend of artful storytelling and data-driven science, our Tokyo-based team takes a global perspective while staying in tune with the nuances of the Japanese market. Over the years, we’ve built a studio where innovation thrives, cultural sensibility matters, and agile thinking shapes every client solution.

From launching performance campaigns that pushed Fortune 500 companies beyond their growth targets to helping young startups find their voice—and amplify it—on digital channels, Sakura has remained committed to one purpose: securing measurable, lasting impact for every client.

What sets us apart is our relentless dedication to transparency and accountability. Our analysts pour over every data stream to optimize campaigns in real time, while our creative team ensures that messaging resonates authentically with audiences, whether here in Japan or abroad.

Our ethos is a fusion of rigorous measurement and a spirit of collaboration. We believe that every brand’s success story starts with curiosity, and ends with empowerment through results.

The heart of Sakura’s mission is client care rooted in open communication, where your business goals become our guiding compass. We are ever-evolving, partnering with brands to harness new platforms, adapt to market shifts, and reach audiences at the perfect touchpoint.

Our deep expertise ranges from granular analytics to big-picture campaign orchestration, and we take pride in our award-winning solutions recognized across the APAC region.

With Sakura, you gain more than just a marketing agency—you become part of a community focused on sustainable growth and continuous education.

We’re passionate about unleashing your brand’s potential, employing data to optimize every yen and creative craft to spark lasting audience engagement. Diversity, integrity, and a love for innovation guide our everyday work.

If you’re seeking a partner as committed to genuine value as you are, let’s chart your growth journey together.

  • Over 10 years in digital marketing innovation
  • Campaigns delivered for Fortune 500 and fast-growing startups
  • Award-winning analytics and attribution solutions

Our Core Services

Maximize ROI through tailored solutions designed for the digital landscape. At Sakura, each service is precisely engineered to accelerate your brand’s growth while embracing Japan’s high expectations for quality and trust.

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Campaign Strategy

From insight gathering to post-launch optimization, our campaign strategy service develops comprehensive blueprints to guarantee every digital investment is maximized. We work closely with you to set precise goals, define KPIs that matter, and select the ideal mix of channels—whether you seek to drive lead generation in Tokyo or expand across APAC. Our strategists ensure your message resonates with the right audience, leveraging advanced analytics and years of cross-industry experience to produce clear, actionable plans.
Benefit: Eliminate wasted spend and achieve measurable growth through proactive, collaborative planning.

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Conversion Rate Optimization

Transform more of your visitors into loyal customers with our laser-focused approach to conversion optimization. By employing deep behavior analytics, robust A/B and multivariate testing, and a sharp eye for detail, we identify friction points and enhance every aspect of your digital touchpoints. We blend local user preferences with international best practices, ensuring your website or landing page not only attracts but persuades more customers to take action.
Benefit: Boost sales, sign-ups, and customer engagement without increasing media spend.

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Affiliate Marketing & Partnerships

Harness Sakura’s extensive affiliate network to expand your reach throughout Japan and beyond. Our team manages relationships with a trusted ecosystem of publishers, influencers, and technology platforms to accelerate customer acquisition while preserving brand integrity. From contract negotiation to ongoing optimization, we ensure your partnerships deliver a steady, scalable stream of sales and leads.
Benefit: Gain instant access to new markets with measurable returns—minus the risk of channel misalignment.

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Social Media Advertising

Power your brand’s presence across every major channel—from LINE to Instagram, Twitter (X), and Facebook. Our social campaigns use advanced targeting, compelling creatives, and always-on optimization. We understand what makes Japanese audiences engage and convert, drawing on localized messaging and culturally in-tune visual language.
Benefit: Grow followers, drive conversations, and develop loyal communities that amplify your brand’s message organically.

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Marketing Analytics & Reporting

Cut through the noise with transparent, dashboard-driven reporting that puts performance metrics at your fingertips. Our team sets up bespoke analytics pipelines that track every conversion—from click to sale—ensuring maximum accountability. We provide regular insights to shape future decisions, keep stakeholders aligned, and ensure you’re always two steps ahead.
Benefit: Make smarter, faster decisions with data you can trust—delivered in language everyone understands.

How We Deliver Success

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Discover

We kick off by immersing ourselves into your business landscape. Our team conducts thorough discovery sessions, utilizing market research and advanced analytics tools to map your current strengths, uncover untapped potentials, and gain a deep understanding of your goals, audience, and challenges.

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Design

Armed with insights, we design a campaign architecture tailored to your business vision. Our team crafts strategic blueprints, blending compelling creatives with robust data models while ensuring alignment with your brand’s voice and the expectations of Japanese and international markets.

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Deploy

With the blueprint in hand, we move swiftly to launch. Our team manages all aspects of campaign deployment, ensuring seamless set-up across platforms, full compliance with regulations, and a laser focus on delivering rapid, risk-managed impact.

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Drive

Our commitment doesn’t stop at launch. Using live performance data, we actively optimize every element of your campaigns in real time, reallocating budgets, refining messages, and pushing towards the highest possible ROIs—week after week.

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Why Brands Trust Sakura Performance Media

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    Performance-First Mindset

    We focus relentlessly on your KPIs, so every yen spent brings measurable value. Our strategies prioritize ROI above all, ensuring resources are channeled with maximum efficiency at every stage of the campaign.

  • 2
    Transparent Analytics

    Full visibility with dashboards, reporting, and regular insights—no hidden numbers, just real results. Our approach makes complex campaign performance simple, understandable, and actionable for all stakeholders.

  • 3
    Global-Local Expertise

    Insights that bridge Western and Japanese digital markets for maximal reach. Our cross-cultural experience ensures every campaign fits both global best practices and Japan-specific nuances.

  • 4
    Certified Specialists

    Our team holds certifications in Google, Meta, and leading ad tech platforms. This deep institutional knowledge allows us to innovate quickly and with confidence in a fast-moving digital environment.

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    Ongoing Optimization

    We never ‘set and forget’—continuous improvement drives long-term ROI. Our processes include regular tests, in-depth reviews, and adjustment cycles to keep your campaign at peak performance throughout its lifecycle.

What Our Clients Say

Meet the Team

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Yusuke Nakajima
CEO & Head of Strategy

Founder with over 15 years of experience in APAC digital advertising, Yusuke’s strategic acumen is matched only by his talent for inspiring teams to push boundaries. A champion of data-driven creativity, he brings a refined sense for both the art and science of marketing. Outside Sakura, Yusuke enjoys Japanese kaiseki cuisine and exploring new urban coffee spots in Tokyo.

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Emily Chen
Chief Analytics Officer

A Google Certified analytics innovator, Emily transforms raw data into actionable insight for every campaign. Her unique approach bridges creative intuition with mathematical rigor—yielding dashboards and reports beloved by clients across sectors. Emily’s commitment to candor and consistent improvement helps Sakura lead in a complex, ever-evolving market.

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Takumi Watanabe
Campaign Director

Takumi leads Sakura’s cross-market campaign teams, bringing a zest for emerging ad tech and new digital channels. His career spans Japan, Singapore, and California, giving him a broad understanding of global campaign success. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Takumi is also an active member of Tokyo’s surf culture scene.

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Contact Us

Have questions? Ready to accelerate your marketing? Reach out to our Tokyo team. We’re dedicated to providing tailored advice and actionable solutions for every inquiry—whether you’re exploring digital advertising, want an analytics review, or just need expert guidance on the latest marketing trends. Sakura Performance Media’s team is passionate about fostering meaningful partnerships and transparent communication.

+81 3 5321 4498
5-12 Shinjuku 4-chome, 8th Floor, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
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