📌 The Chinese social media platform TikTok is entering the online shopping space in Japan in the coming months

📌 The company is preparing to hire sellers soon for its e-commerce arm "TikTok Shop" in Japan, according to a source involved in the operations

📌 The TikTok shop is famous, where users can run live broadcasts to sell everything from sneakers to cosmetics and earn a commission on sales, and it is known for discounted products

📌 TikTok is looking to expand its business outside the United States, where it is awaiting a deal that would secure its presence in the country

📌 Last March, the TikTok Shop was launched for users in France and Germany, while it started its operations in Italy on Monday, expanding its reach in Europe