Shopify Announces Partner of the Year Awards for 2025 in Japan

In a significant development for the e-commerce ecosystem, Shopify Japan has announced the recipients of its coveted "Shopify Partner of the Year 2025 Japan" awards. These awards are designed to recognize partner companies that have made notable contributions to the growth of merchants in Japan, thereby supporting the evolution of the Shopify partner ecosystem.

Celebrating Excellence in E-commerce

The Shopify Partner ecosystem plays an integral role in addressing the diverse needs of merchants and supporting their businesses through various stages. With expertise in website development, app creation, marketing, and branding, partner companies are continually enhancing the landscape of e-commerce in Japan through their dedicated efforts. Today, as part of the announcement, Shopify Japan expressed heartfelt gratitude and respect for all the partners working tirelessly to ensure the success of merchants.

Award Categories and Recipients

The awards highlight exemplary performances across several categories:

1. Plus Partner of the Year: ApparelWeb Inc.
Awarded for executing large-scale migration projects to the Shopify Plus plan and providing high technical standards and seamless commerce experiences, facilitating the growth of Plus plan users.
2. Market Expansion Partner of the Year: Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC
Recognized for promoting Shopify's appeal and securing large deals in industries with fewer case studies, particularly in real estate.
3. Rising Star Partner of the Year: AMS Co., Ltd.
Celebrated for significantly accelerating their projects with Shopify and achieving substantial year-on-year growth.
4. Enterprise Partner of the Year: R6B Inc.
Honored for supporting complex enterprise-level migration projects from existing platforms, leading with high expertise and helping advance the use of Shopify in enterprise sectors.
5. B2B of the Year: Fivebit Inc.
Acknowledged for implementing advanced e-commerce structures that propelled merchant success in the thriving B2B market.
6. Industry Best Solution Partner of the Year: Weblife Co., Ltd. & ITFOR Co., Ltd.
Awarded for providing innovative solutions tailored to specific industry needs, enhancing the overall perception and use of Shopify.
7. Inspiring Partner of the Year: Dentsu Digital Inc.
Celebrated for developing innovative AI x Commerce solutions, adding new value and presenting forward-thinking ideas in the Shopify ecosystem.
8. Top Performing App Developer of the Year: Stack Inc.
Recognized for solutions that greatly contributed to the GMV growth of merchants and the overall expansion of e-commerce in Japan.
9. Shopify Plus App Developer of the Year: FeedForce Inc.
Awarded for providing features that cater to Plus merchants and significantly aiding their business growth.
10. Ecosystem App Developer of the Year: Tsun Inc.
Honored for creating widely-used public Shopify apps that enhance the Shopify ecosystem and strengthen community engagement.

Comments from the Country Manager

In light of this announcement, Michio Baba, Country Manager of Shopify Japan, remarked, "One of Shopify's greatest strengths lies in its vibrant partner ecosystem. We continue to nurture and invest in this community to provide the necessary tools, expertise, and services that merchants need to succeed in a competitive environment. I extend my warm congratulations to this year's award partners and express my heartfelt gratitude to all the partners contributing to our mission of 'Making Commerce Better for Everyone' here in Japan."

About Shopify

Shopify is a leading e-commerce platform providing essential services for businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. The platform enables merchants to launch, market, expand, and operate their businesses all in one place. Operating in over 175 countries, Shopify is committed to delivering fast, reliable, and secure solutions that ensure a rewarding shopping experience for customers globally, whether in online stores or physical locations. Numerous brands in Japan, such as DAISO, Living Wood, Allbirds, KANADEMONO, and PAUL & JOE, have chosen Shopify to enhance their operations. For more details on Shopify, visit Shopify Japan.