About Us

A web agency built different

A small, experienced team in Japan. 20+ years of building websites, applications, and digital experiences — now serving clients worldwide.

Our Mission

Premium quality,
honest pricing

We believe great web development shouldn't require a massive budget. By leveraging AI tools and operating from Japan, we deliver the same quality as top-tier US and EU agencies — at 30-50% lower cost.

FIVENINE was founded with a simple mission: build things that work, for clients who care. Whether you need a corporate website, an e-commerce store, a custom web application, or help entering the Japanese market — we bring 20+ years of experience and a genuine passion for the craft.

Global reach

Based in Japan, working with clients worldwide. Bilingual communication makes collaboration seamless.

Leverage AI

We use AI tools for faster delivery and lower costs — passing the savings directly to our clients.

Long-term partnership

We're not a one-off vendor. Our subscription model means ongoing support and continuous improvement.

At a Glance

Company overview

Company Name FIVENINE Design
Location Kanagawa, Japan (Remote-friendly — we work with clients worldwide)
Founded 2005
Experience 20+ years in web development and design
Projects 200+ websites and web applications delivered
Languages English & Japanese (bilingual communication)
Business Hours Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 JST (UTC+9)

Process

How we work with international clients

1

Discovery Call

Free 30-min video call in English. We learn about your goals, target audience, and timeline.

2

Proposal

We send a detailed proposal with scope, timeline, and transparent pricing. No surprises.

3

Build & Review

Iterative development with regular check-ins. You see progress and give feedback throughout.

4

Launch & Support

We launch your site and provide ongoing support. Subscription clients get unlimited updates.

Communication

Working across time zones

We make international collaboration smooth and efficient

English-First Communication

All project communication, meetings, and documentation are in English. You'll never need a translator to talk to us.

Timezone-Friendly

Based in JST (UTC+9), we overlap with Asia-Pacific mornings and US/EU evenings. Async communication via Slack or email works great too.

Regular Check-ins

Weekly or bi-weekly video calls to review progress. We use Google Meet, Zoom, or your preferred platform.

Tools we use

Slack GitHub Figma Google Meet Notion

Technology

Our tech stack

Modern tools and frameworks for reliable, performant websites

Frontend

  • React / Vue.js / Next.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • TypeScript

Backend

  • Laravel / PHP
  • Node.js
  • MySQL / PostgreSQL

AI & Platform

  • Claude / ChatGPT / Gemini
  • WordPress / Shopify
  • Docker / CI/CD

Ready to work together?

Let's start with a free 30-minute consultation. No commitment, no pressure.