Invest Japan
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Discover the five reasons why you should invest in Japan, the attractive business environments local regions offer, and more.
Japan Insight – Changes and Chances in the Growing Japanese Market
Japan Insight – Changes and Chances in the Growing Japanese Market
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This article series will provide useful insights into the changing investment and innovation environment and new business opportunities in Japan, to foreign companies and investors considering entry into the Japanese market or joining collaborative partnerships with Japanese companies.
Business Expanding News
Planar Motor Establishes Sales Office in Kanagawa Prefecture to Deliver Magnetic Levitation Transport Robot Systems
(Aug 5, 2026)
Canada's Largest Startup Incubator DMZ Establishes a Japanese Subsidiary in Tokyo
(Apr 3, 2025)
Kai Analytics, a consulting firm that utilizes data science to solve social issues, establishes a Japanese subsidiary in Tokyo
(Jul 18, 2024)
Northleaf Capital Partners, a global private market investment firm, establishes a Japanese subsidiary
(Feb 2, 2023)
Canadian tech incubator, the DMZ, launches program in Japan with Landing Pad TOKYO
(Apr 11, 2022)
Investment and Business
If you want to expand your business to Japan, contact JETRO. JETRO has services and programmes to assist with your investment projects.
Invest Business Support Centers (IBSC)
Take advantage of fully equipped office space in six buisness centres in Japan (at no cost for a limited time) for foreign companies establishing entities in Japan. Meet with expert advisors regarding office set-up.
How to Set up Business in Japan
Consult the website for information and guides regarding investment: costs of setting up an office, attractive sectors, laws and regualtions regarding setting up a business in Japan and information on different regions in Japan.
Investment Advice
Make an appointment for an online consultation on direct investment.
Email inquiry@jetro.go.jp for more information.
Business Starter Guide -Starting a Business in Japan-
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A starter guide for foreign companies planning to start a business in Japan. It introduces Japan’s market attractiveness, entry options and establishment procedures, notifications required after registration, office setup, visa acquisition, opening a bank account, taxation, HR management, and JETRO support services. You can download via the "Request Form" button below.





