Lingble & DG Daiwa Ventures to Co-Host “Material Matters: The Moment Japanese Materials Become Global Brands”

To be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Shibuya PARCO DG Building

Supported by Senken Shimbun Co., Ltd.

Can a brand that "earns 10 billion yen globally" be born from Japanese materials? Leaders representing the textile and material industries gather to discuss brand strategies in the AI era and industrial transformation to earn foreign currency from local regions
~Lingble Pte. Ltd. August 17, 2026 | 9:16 AM JST

Lingble Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Mahoto Harada), a provider of global digital commerce solutions, announced that it will strengthen its support for global e-commerce expansion in the apparel industry from March 2026.

Lingble was founded based on the global e-commerce platform and operational expertise developed through DENIMIO, the international online store for Japanese denim operated by Prospect Field Co., Ltd., a company established by Lingble’s CEO, Mahoto Harada.

After introducing the predecessor of today’s Lingble Link platform, DENIMIO achieved:

31% compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
15× revenue growth over nine years (2014–2025)

DENIMIO’s success was made possible by combining a proprietary global e-commerce platform with comprehensive human support. Drawing on firsthand experience overcoming the challenges of international commerce, Lingble now helps apparel brands protect their brand identity while succeeding in global markets.

Background

Prospect Field Co., Ltd. was founded in 2009 with the mission:

“Making Japanese denim accessible to anyone, anywhere, at an affordable price.”

Initially operating physical denim stores in Japan, the company later expanded overseas through multiple regional e-commerce platforms. However, cross-border commerce presented persistent challenges:

Limited local payment methods
Payment fraud
Slow international website access
Trademark protection
Compliance with privacy regulations

Existing services were insufficient to solve these issues, so in 2014 the company built its own global e-commerce solution—the predecessor of Lingble Link.

The platform was designed as a single-domain D2C global commerce infrastructure featuring:

13-language localization
Multilingual live chat
Fast international shipping
Operational design without hidden fees

As a result, DENIMIO now ships to more than 170 countries, successfully establishing the global reputation of Japanese denim.

The key to its growth was integrating technology and human support into one seamless operation. Rather than separating system development from e-commerce operations, DENIMIO unified both functions, enabling sustainable international growth.

Building upon this experience, Lingble was established in 2019. Today, the company has staff across 34 countries, providing comprehensive support in marketing, legal compliance, logistics, and global business operations while continuously evolving the Lingble Link platform.

The Current State of Global E-Commerce in the Apparel Industry

As international apparel e-commerce grows, competition has intensified.

Many brands entrust overseas sales entirely to distributors, making brand control increasingly difficult. This often results in:

Inconsistent pricing
Ununified marketing messages
Brand image deterioration
Customer attrition

Even when products are exceptional, overseas distributors may not fully understand a brand’s philosophy, leading to ineffective local communication.

Meanwhile, companies attempting to launch their own cross-border e-commerce sites often struggle with the traditional model of multilingual websites plus in-house operations. The required cost and resources frequently outweigh the results, creating difficulties in customer support and daily operations.

The industry’s greatest challenge is therefore building a system that enables brands to succeed globally without compromising their identity.

Why Apparel Brands Choose Lingble Link

Lingble Link is a global e-commerce platform adopted by apparel brands in Japan and overseas.

Rather than simply providing software, Lingble acts as a global D2C partner, supporting brands from strategy through execution.

Its comprehensive services include:

Global e-commerce platform development
Multilingual customer support
International marketing
Legal and regulatory compliance
Logistics and international shipping
Specialized handling of apparel-specific inquiries, including sizing and returns

This integration of technology and expert human support allows brands to expand globally without significantly increasing internal resources.

Since its founding in 2019, Lingble has provided services to 45 apparel brands, ranging from companies with annual revenues of several billion yen to several hundred billion yen, including both original brands and select retailers.

Future Vision

Lingble aims to become the bridge that brings the uniqueness and stories of Japanese apparel brands to the world.

Japan’s apparel industry possesses world-class strengths in quality, design, and craftsmanship, yet much of that value remains underrepresented internationally. Lingble will continue working alongside brands—not merely as a technology provider, but as a partner sharing the same perspective—to expand global brand recognition and achieve sustainable growth.

Notes

CAGR: Compound Annual Growth Rate, the geometric average annual growth over multiple years.
The 15× revenue growth is calculated by comparing revenue before introducing the predecessor of Lingble Link in 2014 with the revenue at the end of the previous fiscal year.

DENIMIO Global Store

Website: https://www.denimio.com/
Visitors accessing from Japan are automatically redirected to the domestic online store.

About Prospect Field Co., Ltd.

Company: Prospect Field Co., Ltd.

Established: 2009
Address: 2-181-7 Miyatacho, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Business: Operation of DENIMIO online store and retail business
Website: https://www.denimio.com/ja_JP/home/

Reference Article

Netshop Manager Forum
Mahoto Harada, CEO of Lingble Pte. Ltd.
“Riding the Inbound Wave: The Formula for Winning with Global D2C E-Commerce”
https://netshop.impress.co.jp/e/2026/01/29/15511

About Lingble

Lingble operates a comprehensive platform that provides end-to-end solutions for global e-commerce, including:

Global e-commerce strategy
D2C storefront development
Localized payment methods
International digital marketing
Multilingual customer support
International shipping and customs procedures
Revenue growth and operational support

The platform is already used by companies ranging from hundreds of millions to trillions of yen in annual revenue, including KOKUYO, DESCENTE, and NARUMIYA INTERNATIONAL, achieving an average 5× increase in revenue after implementation.

Company: Lingble Pte. Ltd.
Established: May 2019
Headquarters: 78 Shenton Way, #20-03, Singapore 079120
CEO: Mahoto Harada
Business: Global e-commerce technology, distribution, marketing, branding, and operation of the Lingble platform
Website: https://www.lingble.com/