Your Strategic Partner for Japan - Indonesia Business
MRKS INTELLIGENCE INC.
Helping overseas companies, especially from Indonesia, to expand into Japan and supporting Japanese companies entering Indonesia.
Empowering Japan-Indonesia Business Expansion
At MRKS INTELLIGENCE INC. in Tokyo and PT MRKS Kreatif Indonesia in Jakarta, our mission is to empower businesses to succeed across Japan and Indonesia.
We help overseas companies, particularly those from Indonesia, expand into the highly competitive Japanese market with the support of a trusted local partner.
Conversely, we assist Japanese companies in exploring the dynamic opportunities that Indonesia offers, providing expert guidance tailored to local conditions.
Through customized strategies that bridge cultural, regulatory, and market differences, we are committed to building sustainable, cross-border business success.
Our Strategic Services
(Overseas Expansion Support)
Focused Consultation
Providing tailored advice to meet the unique needs of each client.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
We conduct market research, strategy development, and planning of measures aimed at achieving the results desired by the client.
SOLUTION ENGINEERING
We provide support in designing, proposing, and implementing necessary solutions to overcome barriers to overseas expansion.
Partner Matching
We support matching with the right local partners, which is crucial for the success of overseas expansion.
What MRKS INTELLIGENCE Stands For
At MRKS Group (both in Tokyo and Jakarta), our name reflects our core mission.
"Mark" — the root of "Marketing" — symbolizes "Strike the Target" in the marketplace.
By a simplified, pluralized form -"MRKS"- we emphasize our commitment to delivering marketing intelligence across both Japan and Indonesia, bridging businesses and creating opportunities in both markets.
Company Profile
Company Name
MRKS INTELLIGENCE INC.
(Formerly MRKS International LLC)
President and CEO
Sato Morihiko
Office
4-25-10-301 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan
Business Description
Consulting, research, etc. for Indonesian, other overseas market, and within Japan,
including:
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Consulting on domestic and international management and marketing.
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Research and analysis of corporate and government policies, markets, etc.
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Consulting related to the procurement of agricultural products, consumer goods, etc.
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Planning and implementation of marketing for agricultural products and consumer goods, etc.
Bank
Kiraboshi Bank, Ltd. Okachimachi Branch
Overseas Office
(Jakarta)
PT. MRKS Kreatif Indonesia
Contact
Member Organizations
Japan Indonesia Association, Inc
Specialty Coffee Association of Japan
Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Leadership
Bio.
Sato Morihiko, Representative Consultant
The President and CEO, MRKS INTELLIGENCE INC.
Chief Director, PT. MRKS Kreatif Indonesia
Sato Morihiko has over 20 years of experience leading marketing and branding projects for domestic and international global brands (Mitsubishi Motors, Johnson and Johnson, Coca-Cola, Uni-Charm, etc) within advertising agencies such as McCann Erickson, Dentsu Inc. and J. Walther Thompson (currently VML). As a marketing partner for the clients, he has spearheaded integrated planning and production across research, strategy, media, creative, and digital initiatives, not only in Japan but also across the Asia-Pacific and Europe. His expertise lies in the B2C sector, particularly with consumer goods and the automotive industry. Additionally, he has experience in international human resources (including overseas employee remuneration) and trade practices.
Morihiko's involvement with Indonesia began with being stationed in Jakarta in 2014, continuing to the present. During this period, he has accumulated achievements in marketing support for clients, focusing especially on promotions, as well as in company establishment and in legal, accounting, tax, and HR areas. He currently engages directly with coffee bean farms, various companies, and professionals, using Indonesian and English.
(Academic Background)
Graduated from Sophia University with a degree in Economics.
Completed ESL at the University of Washington, USA.
Completed JETRO's trade courses online in Basics, Advanced, and Export Negotiations (2019)
Achieved a TOEIC score of 955 (2012).
Completed courses in Accounting, Finance, Strategy, and Marketing in an MBA program.