Sell in three countries.
We operate in Japan, Myanmar and Thailand. We work with you to identify the market and sales approach that fit your product.
BKU / JAPAN · MYANMAR · THAILAND
Your products.
Three markets.
Bring your products to Japan, Myanmar and Thailand. With bases in all three countries, BKU works with manufacturers to develop sales, check product specifications and wholesale terms, and grow from small orders.
BASED IN Bangkok WORKING WITH TEAMS IN Yangon, Tokyo & Sapporo
JAPAN 2012–2016UNITED STATES 2016MYANMAR 2017–2024THAILAND 2024–PRESENT
FOR MANUFACTURERS
Three reasons to work with BKU.
One conversation. Four bases: Bangkok, Yangon, Tokyo and Sapporo.
A buyer who understands production.
Yuhei holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and spent five years in production engineering at DENSO and DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc., including a one-year US assignment.
Test small. Build repeat orders.
Start with samples or a small lot. Test customer response, including through crowdfunding, and expand investment when the results justify it.
PRODUCTS WE HANDLE
Disaster-preparedness supplies
Aluminum blankets and emergency toilets.
CHOOSE WHERE TO START
What would help your business?
Expand your sales markets.
Discuss selling your products in Japan, Myanmar or Thailand.
Test first, then grow.
Choose a product and agree on a sample, small-lot or crowdfunding test.
Get support with sales operations.
Discuss promotion, customer enquiries and post-sale operations, with a clear scope of responsibilities.
Next step: connect with us, share your catalog and wholesale terms, and agree on sample conditions or an online meeting. Contact Yuhei →
01 / THE BUSINESS I HELPED BUILD
Opportunity across
Myanmar and Japan.
I co-founded BKU in Yangon in 2017. Today, I lead marketing, strategy and new business development, working with our teams in Yangon and Tokyo.
Visit BKU’s official website · bku1.com ↗525Workers placed
96Client companies
31Prefectures in Japan
263Workers placed with repeat clients
Completed placements since 2019 · As of July 2026
From recruitment to life in Japan.
BKU connects Myanmar workers with employers in Japan through the Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker programs. We handle recruitment, screening, documentation and post-arrival support.
02 / THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE WORK
Engineering roots.
Experience on the ground.
After earning a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, I began in automotive manufacturing. That foundation continues to shape how I approach products, processes and quality.
View my LinkedIn profile ↗- 2012–2016
Japan
Earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at a Japanese national university in 2012, then worked in production engineering at DENSO.
- 2016
United States
A one-year assignment at DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc., before leaving the company. Five years in production engineering across Japan and the US.
- 2017–2024
Myanmar
Moved to Myanmar and co-founded BKU in Yangon in 2017. Built and sustained the business through a period of profound change.
- 2024–PRESENT
Thailand
Relocated to Thailand and began the trading business. Based in Bangkok, leading marketing, strategy and new business development at BKU.
03 / THE LONG-TERM VISION
STARTING IN JAPANSilk Road 2040
A longer horizon.
One practical step at a time.
I am building a long-term vision to connect manufacturers and markets across Japan, China, Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East and Europe. Japan is the starting point.
A long-term expansion vision. Routes are schematic, not existing shipping services.
Know the makers.
Work firsthand with manufacturers. Understand the product, the process and the people behind it.
Start small in Japan.
Test products and customer demand, including through crowdfunding, before committing to larger orders.
Grow on evidence.
Use customer feedback to guide improvements, further investment and lasting trade relationships.
04 / COMMUNITY
Business, with
room to give back.
Asia Syokusan Inc.
I also founded Asia Syokusan Inc., a company focused on volunteering and community support.
My involvement began earlier, donating a portion of business revenue to support communities living in poverty in Myanmar and orphanages in Vietnam.
LET’S DISCUSS YOUR PRODUCT.
Send your catalog.
Let’s decide the next step.
Please include specifications, wholesale prices and currency, MOQ, lead time, certifications and current sales territories.
Yuhei YamadaConnect on LinkedIn