Sony Japan
The Japanese site of Sony for electronics, cameras and audio, with an online store.
Sony Japan at a glance
Sony Japan is a technology website and one of the most visited sites in Japan, currently ranked #75 in the country. It was founded in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka, Akio Morita and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Today Sony Japan is owned by Sony Group Corporation. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 70 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through device sales, entertainment, financial services. Its closest rivals include panasonic.com, yodobashi.com, kakaku.com.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 65.8 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 67.9 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 70 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 74.2 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct56%
- Organic search27%
- Referral9%
- Social5%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men57%
- Women43%
- Age 25-3432%
- Age 35-4424%
- Age 18-2421%
The audience is concentrated in Japan, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Japan86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 21 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Japan
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| sony japan | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| login | Top 10 | High | — |
| app download | Top 10 | High | — |
| pricing | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Japan web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 68% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading technology apps in Japan
Company information
- Website
- sony.jp
- Sector
- Technology
- Owner
- Sony Group Corporation
- Owner type
- Public company
- Founders
- Masaru Ibuka, Akio Morita
- Founded
- 1946
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Employees
- 110,000+
- Ownership
- Sony Group Corporation controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $85 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- Japanese
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, referral
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $85 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Public company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Sony Japan operates a technology platform focused on Japan. The Japanese site of Sony for electronics, cameras and audio, with an online store. Revenue comes mainly from device sales, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Device sales
- Entertainment
- Financial services
Products & services
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International presence
- Primary market
- Japan
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Japan)
- #75 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading technology site in Japan
- Global rank
- 1500
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| panasonic.com | ≈ 42 million / month | #76 class competitor | — |
| yodobashi.com | ≈ 31.5 million / month | #77 class competitor | — |
| kakaku.com | ≈ 21 million / month | #78 class competitor | — |
What is Sony Japan?
Sony Japan (sony.jp) is a technology platform serving users in Japan. The Japanese site of Sony for electronics, cameras and audio, with an online store. It ranks #75 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the technology category.
Who owns Sony Japan?
The site is operated by Sony Group Corporation, founded by Masaru Ibuka, Akio Morita. The company was established in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It employs around 110,000+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Sony Japan at roughly 70 million visits per month, about 2.3 million per day. Around 68% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 5.6 pages per visit with an average session of 5 min.
How Sony Japan makes money
Revenue comes primarily from device sales, alongside entertainment, financial services.
Competitors in Japan
Its closest rivals include panasonic.com, yodobashi.com, kakaku.com.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 1946
Sony Japan is founded in Tokyo, Japan.
- Growth phase
Expands its technology offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #75 among the most visited websites in Japan.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Fast, reliable core product used daily
- Deep local language and market support
- Strong developer and integration ecosystem
- Free tier with broad reach
Cons
- Data collection and privacy questions from advertising
- Feature set can be complex for new users
- Limited direct customer support
- Dependence on advertising revenue
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Sony Japan?
Sony Japan is operated by Sony Group Corporation. Public company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Sony Japan headquartered?
Sony Japan is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When was Sony Japan founded?
Sony Japan was founded in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka, Akio Morita.
How many employees does Sony Japan have?
Sony Japan employs approximately 110,000+ people.
What is Sony Japan's revenue?
Sony Japan's revenue: ≈ $85 billion annual revenue (est.).
Who are Sony Japan's competitors?
Main competitors in Japan include panasonic.com, yodobashi.com, kakaku.com.
How does Sony Japan make money?
Mainly device sales, entertainment, financial services.
Is Sony Japan publicly traded?
Sony Japan's ownership: Public company.
How many visitors does Sony Japan get?
Third-party estimates place Sony Japan at roughly 70 million visits per month, mostly from Japan, with 68% mobile traffic.
Is Sony Japan safe?
Sony Japan is an established technology site founded in 1946 and ranked #75 in Japan; use the official domain sony.jp and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementssony.jp
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageJapan and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos