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TikTok is preparing to enter Japan’s online shopping market through its e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop, within the next few months, according to the Nikkei newspaper. The company plans to begin recruiting sellers soon, aiming to tap into Japan’s growing e-commerce demand.
TikTok Shop allows users to livestream sales of products like sneakers, makeup, and more, earning commissions while offering shoppers discounted prices. The move marks another step in TikTok’s strategy to diversify its business beyond the United States, where regulatory uncertainty continues to cloud its future.
In March, TikTok expanded TikTok Shop into France, Germany, and Italy, further strengthening its presence in Europe. The platform’s aggressive international growth comes as its U.S. operations remain uncertain. President Donald Trump recently indicated that a decision on TikTok’s fate might be delayed, even as tensions over U.S.-China tariffs ease.
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, faces pressure to divest its U.S. assets after a 2024 law mandated a sale by January 19, 2025. Despite deadline extensions, the potential deal remains “on the table,” according to Trump.
TikTok, used by nearly half of Americans, has become a major player in social media and e-commerce, blending entertainment with online shopping through its popular short-video format. Expanding TikTok Shop into Japan, a highly lucrative and tech-savvy market, could strengthen its global footprint while mitigating risks tied to U.S. regulatory challenges.
TikTok has not yet officially commented on the Japan expansion reports.
