We’re excited to share that our newest bilingual printing brand,PrintNavi has officially launched in Japan, under the LifeNavi family. After months of building, testing, and printing, the PrintNavi team is opening its doors to founders, freelancers, schools, event organisers, and anyone who has ever struggled to order professionalprinting in Japan without speaking fluent Japanese.

If you've ever needed business card printing, flyers, or banners in Japan and hit a wall of Japanese-only checkouts, confusing payment options, and unclear bilingual layouts, PrintNavi was built for you.

Why PrintNavi was built

PrintNavi aims to deliver world-class quality, beautiful papers, precise finishing, and incredible attention to detail. PrintNavi is making that level of craftsmanship accessible to everyone at fair prices. Whether you are a first-time user needing a few business cards or a professional managing a large-scale event, PrintNavi’s combination of technical guidance and friendly, bilingual support makes the entire process surprisingly simple.

PrintNavi has just launched in Japan to offer world-class printing at a fair price for the global community. Easy ordering, clear pricing, and international-friendly service make it simple to print in Japan with no barriers, no hassle.

Printing in Japan is, frankly, harder than it should be. But for non-Japanese speakers, getting access to that quality has always been a pain.

Most print shops in Japan run Japanese-only websites. Payment can be confusing if you don’t have a domestic credit card. Bilingual business card layouts known as meishi (名刺) are rarely an option without back-and-forth emails. And shipping internationally? That usually means weeks of waiting and customs surprises.

What makes PrintNavi different

1. Order entirely in English and Japanese

Every step, product selection, design upload, payment, and shipping address is in clear, simple English. No Google-translated confusion. Visit www.printnavi.com, and you'll see what we mean.

2. True bilingual print expertise

The PrintNavi team understands the rules of bilingual layout, when to use vertical versus horizontal text, how to pair Japanese fonts with English typefaces, and where to place kanji on a meishi so it reads naturally to a Japanese client. This isn’t a translation; it’s a design that works in two languages at once.

3. Fast Japan delivery

Most domestic orders ship within same day–4 business days within Japan.

4. Built for foreigners by people who get it

The PrintNavi team has been the customer trying to order a stack of business cards in Tokyo at 11 p.m. before a morning meeting. They have watched friends pay too much for mediocre flyers because the alternative was untangling a Japanese checkout flow. PrintNavi is built around fixing those moments.
Who PrintNavi is for

Apart from Japanese natives, if any of these sound like you, PrintNavi was built for you:

●       Foreign founders running businesses, cafés, agencies, or schools in Japan.

●       Expat professionals, bankers, lawyers, embassy staff, and executives who need bilingual meishi to a high standard.

●        International schools and organisations are producing bilingual flyers, event posters, and parent-facing materials.

●        Event and wedding organisers planning bilingual signage and invitations in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and beyond.

●       Designers and freelancers who need a reliable, English-friendly print partner for client work.

●       Anyone outside Japan who wants Japan-quality print delivered globally

How to place your first order

Getting started takes about three minutes:

•       Visit  www.printnavi.com and choose your product.

•       Choose paper, finish, and quantity with English explanations of every option.

•       Upload your design  (or use one of our design services).

•       Check out and payment, and choose Japan or international shipping.

•       Track your order end-to-end from press to doorstep.

Frequently asked questions

Does PrintNavi only ship within Japan?

Yes they deliver across Japan with a 2–4 day turnaround and express (same day) options are also available.

Can I order business card printing with both English and Japanese?

Yes, bilingual business card printing is one of our specialities. You can have English on one side and Japanese on the other, or both languages on the same side using a tested layout that reads cleanly in either context.

How long does printing in Japan take through PrintNavi?

Most domestic orders are printed and shipped within 2–4 business days. Express options are available at checkout.

Can you help with bilingual design if I don't have a designer?

Yes. they offer design assistances, including bilingual layout guidance, font pairing for Japanese and English, and print-ready file preparation.