Marketing Logistics by B.A.D
Your event materials in Japan,
delivered ready to use.
We store the collateral and equipment you use at trade shows and seminars in Japan, and ship them wherever they need to be. We do not just count boxes. We check that the pens write, charge the devices, and tell you when stock is running low, before you have to ask. Think of us as the logistics arm of your marketing team, working in English or Japanese.
From JPY 19,000/month (tax not included) / Next-day delivery to Kanto and Kansai / English and Japanese support
The kind of updates you will get from us
Checked that the pens write
500 giveaway pens, every one tested
Monitor charged and packed
Ready to switch on at the venue
Only 80 brochures left
We will suggest a reprint before your next show
Does any of this sound familiar?
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Everything arrives, but nobody checked whether it works
A warehouse will ship the quantity you asked for. Whether the pens still write, the monitor turns on, or the battery is dead is nobody's job. You find out at the booth, when it is too late to do anything about it.
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Printer, warehouse and courier are three different vendors
When production, storage and shipping sit with three companies, the person holding it together is you. Coordinating vendors ends up taking more time than the event itself.
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Nobody notices the stock is short until the week before
With a plain storage service, counting is your problem. If no one remembers how many brochures went out last time, you learn you are short right before the next show, when a reprint will not make it.
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Going into the office just to count boxes and ship them
Even on a remote-first team, someone has to go in to count the display stands and hand parcels to the courier. Before every event, those trips add up.
Service
We do not stop at storage
From production to storage, shipping, returns and the next print run, we handle it as one continuous process.
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Production
We can produce your flyers, giveaways and banners, or simply take in what you already have.
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Intake and inspection
On arrival we count and inspect every item and log it with photos.
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Storage and inventory
Items are kept at our designated storage site. Stock levels are visible online at any time.
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Picking and packing
We pull what you ask for, make sure it works, then pack it.
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Shipping
Nationwide delivery to the venue, your office, or a home address.
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Returns and inspection
After the event we receive the returns, recount, check condition and log everything again.
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Restock and reprint
Items go back into storage for next time. If stock is low, we flag it and propose a reprint.
What we can store
Flyers, catalogs, giveaways, roll-up banners, tablecloths, monitors, panels and other event equipment.
Large fixtures on request.
What we cannot store
Hazardous goods, valuables, and perishables.
Not sure? Tell us what you have when you get in touch.
Shipping
Orders usually ship the next business day. We deliver nationwide, and next-day delivery is available across Kanto and Kansai, including Osaka.
Timing can vary with carrier conditions and when the order comes in. Same-day requests and large shipments are handled wherever possible, so ask.
English and Japanese
Requests and reports in either language.
If you report to HQ in English, you can forward what we send you as is.
Why B.A.D
How this differs from a warehouse
If all you need is storing, counting and shipping, a warehouse plus a print shop will cover it. What we take on is everything after that.
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We check it works before it ships
Do the pens in the stationery set write? Is the device charged? Our standard for a delivery is that it works the moment you open the box at the venue.
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We tell you when stock is low, before you ask
We keep an eye on whether there is enough for your next show. If not, we say so and propose a reprint. You do not have to remember.
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When two events need the same item, we ask which comes first
Overlapping events sometimes need the same materials. We do not ship first come, first served. We check with you on priority.
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We check the venue's designated carrier
Many Japanese venues require deliveries through an appointed carrier. We confirm this on the delivery form in advance, so nothing gets turned away at the door.
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We can run the event itself
B.A.D's core business is advertising production and event support in Japan. Beyond storage, you can bring us production, booth fixtures and on-site operations, all through the same contact.
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We sit between the vendors so you do not have to
Coordinating the printer, the storage site and the courier becomes our job. The hours you spent chasing vendors come back to you.
Inventory
See your stock online, any time
Your items are tracked in our in-house inventory system. You get a private view of your own stock that you can open from anywhere.
- Item name, quantity, category and last update at a glance
- A photo of each item, so you can match it to the real thing
- Filter and search by item or category
- Export the list to Excel
- Every intake and dispatch is logged
You receive a URL and password for your view. Share it with as many colleagues as you like.
Pricing
Pricing
A flat monthly fee based on the space you use. Shipping is billed separately, per shipment. All prices in Japanese yen, tax not included.
Storage (per month, tax not included)
| Space | Monthly fee |
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| Up to 1 tatami (approx. 1.6 m²) | JPY 19,000 |
| Up to 2 tatami (approx. 3.3 m²) | JPY 32,000 |
| Up to 3 tatami (approx. 5 m²) | JPY 45,000 |
| Up to 4 tatami (approx. 6.6 m²) | JPY 57,000 |
Minimum term is six months. Shorter terms are available on request.
Included in the monthly fee
- Storage space and its management
- Intake inspection, counting and photo registration
- Access to the inventory system (share it with your team)
- Intake and dispatch handlingUp to the equivalent of two intakes and two dispatches per month, averaged over the contract. A busy month around an event does not trigger extra charges on its own.
- Pre-shipment condition checkWe confirm items work before they leave.
- Low-stock alerts
- Requests and reports in English or Japanese
Billed separately
- Shipping, returns and disposalBilled per shipment: JPY 2,500 per parcel up to size 140, JPY 3,500 per parcel for size 141 and above (tax not included). Disposal is billed at the same rate.
- Packing for oversized itemsWhen standard packing will not work, we quote in advance.
- Additional productionOnly if you ask for reprints or new items.
- Minimum term is six months. Shorter terms are available on request.
- Intake and dispatch handling is included up to a set volume. Activity that clusters around events is not billed extra month by month.
- All prices are in Japanese yen and exclude consumption tax.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are the items stored?
At a storage site we designate in the Kanto region, with nationwide shipping. For security reasons we do not publish the address. If you need to confirm it before signing, let us know.
Can you take small quantities?
Yes. Our smallest plan is one tatami of space, roughly 1.6 m². A few cartons of giveaways and flyers is fine.
How quickly do you ship?
Orders usually ship the next business day. Same-day requests and large dispatches are handled wherever possible, so if you are in a hurry, ask.
I have a trade show in Osaka in a few days. Will it make it?
Yes. Orders ship the next business day and next-day delivery is available to Osaka, as well as Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya and the rest of the Kansai and Tokai regions. Timing can vary with carrier conditions and when the order comes in, so the sooner you tell us the dates, the safer.
How do I send you a request?
Any way you like. Email, Slack or another chat tool, whatever your team already uses.
How fast do you reply?
Usually within four hours during Japanese business hours. Requests go to a shared inbox, so they are covered even when one person is out.
Do you work in English?
Yes. Requests and reports can be in English, and what we send you can be forwarded to your head office as is.
Can I get intake and dispatch records for our finance or audit team?
Yes. Every movement is logged, and clients have used our records as supporting documents for internal finance and audit reviews. Tell us the format you need.
What if the amount we store grows?
Let us know before sending more. If the space changes, we will go over the fee with you.
Can you also produce the materials?
Yes. B.A.D's core business is advertising production, digital advertising and event support in Japan. Flyers, giveaways, booth fixtures, on-site operations and online ad management can all go through the same contact.
What does the contract look like?
You sign a storage and shipping services agreement with B.A.D. The minimum term is six months, and liability for loss or damage is set out in the agreement. We can share the document before you decide. The agreement is in Japanese; we will walk you through it in English.
Contact
Get in touch
Tell us what you would like to store and roughly how much, and we will come back with an estimate. It is fine if you are still exploring. We usually reply within four hours during Japanese business hours.