OTHER SERVICES

You might be surprised to know that we offer a range of services and if you are interested in any of the following we recommend you contact the Managing Director, Jez Willard, on either (01423) 879888 or his mobile (07771) 650601 or email him at jez@thejapaneseshop.co.uk.

Wholesale We currently have wholesale clients across the UK as well as in France and Cyprus, if you would like further information, please contact us to request a Trade Information Pack.

Franchise Opportunities Although we do not currently work with any franchise partners, we do welcome opportunities to begin a dialogue with interested parties.

Training We believe that our the customer service we offer is second to none but if you need to be convinced please see the Feedback section of our website. Customer service is the issue about which we are most passionate and if you would like to share in the secrets of our success and receive further information about our bespoke customer service training, please get in touch!  A relatively small investment in training can yield fabulous improvements to the profitability.

Jez, Hiromi and the York Team celebrate winning the best Small Business, Retailer and Overall Business of the Year 2004!

Translation Whilst most of our team are, as you might expect, Japanese, we are also lucky enough to have experienced members of our team from China, Korea and Malaysia!  Whilst we are not technical experts, we have previously successfully completed translation work for Customers which has varied from translating business documents, helping with business cards and even providing assistance for those wanting an ‘oriental’ tattoo!

Management Consultancy Jez Willard (42), Co Founder and Managing Director of The Japanese Shop, now has over 20 years commercial experience which included working in sales and general management with blue chip company’s prior to founding and running The Japanese Shop in 1998. Jez, his (Japanese!) wife Hiromi and their team have taken the business from a dining room dream to reality which has now grown every year for the last 10 years and now generates annual sales in excess of £1 million. If you are planning to start a new business (of any type) or feel you just need to inject new inspiration into an established business then why not give Jez a call on (07771) 650601.

Jez Willard

Schools / Education We are very supportive of local, regional or national Japanese related events whether they are organised by educational establishments or other organisations.  We suggest you contact us if you are considering organising such an event as we may be able to assist with discounted prices as well as some other useful contacts! Received 20th May 2008 by email: "The Japanese Shop have been absolutely wonderful to us in providing a substantial prize and a large quantity of green tea for our recent 'Japan Day event' which attracted a number of visitors including a VIP guest from the Japanese Embassy.  My Japanese wife was also impressed by the array of goods and particluarly food on offer via the website and this may help avoid costly trips to London to buy essential items!" John Moore, Community Librarian, Northamptonshire County Council