TOKYO -- Services to help retailers handle online orders from overseas, from shipping to website translation, are gaining ground in Japan as small businesses seek to tap foreign demand fueled by a weak yen.
Proxy buyer Beenos and startup Wovn support small sellers without in-house resources

Third-party companies are helping Japanese retailers like GroundWorks sell popular products, such as those from the Evangelion franchise, to overseas customers. (Photo by Masaharu Ban)
TOKYO -- Services to help retailers handle online orders from overseas, from shipping to website translation, are gaining ground in Japan as small businesses seek to tap foreign demand fueled by a weak yen.