EC-CUBE

EC-CUBE is an open-source e-commerce platform developed in Japan, widely used for building online stores in the Japanese market. The platform is built with PHP and provides comprehensive e-commerce functionality including product management, order processing, customer management, and payment integration. EC-CUBE includes features specifically tailored for Japanese commerce practices such as support for Japanese payment methods, addressing systems, and tax regulations. The platform offers a plugin system that allows extending functionality with additional features like marketing tools, shipping integrations, and analytics. EC-CUBE provides responsive design templates and customization options for creating branded online stores. The system supports multi-store management, enabling businesses to operate multiple online shops from a single installation. EC-CUBE is primarily used by Japanese retailers and businesses selling in Japan, offering localized features and community support that international platforms may not provide for the Japanese e-commerce market.