Expand in Japan.
Secure Growth.
Explore the promise of the Japanese market. Discover what brought global businesses here and why they’ve stayed.
Its globally open, sophisticated business environment and secure social infrastructure make Japan an appealing destination for businesses from all over the world.
What do you want to make happen in Japan?
Regarding support for individual entrepreneurs or those seeking to set up a retail establishment, which is outside of JETRO’s mission, please learn more here.
Attractive Market Sectors
In Japan, key growth industries are supported nationwide. Explore the latest information on various industry sectors in Japan, including government policies, incentives, and examples of foreign companies entering the market.
Why Japan
Japan has never lost its hold on the world’s imagination.
There’s a reason for that: it’s a great place to live and work.
Allow us to explain why it’s also a great place to invest and
innovate with Japanese businesses.
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A Free and Expansive Market Environment
Japan has a free market economy, open to the world, with a track record of stability. Your business can do well here.
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A Sophisticated Business Environment
Along with its advanced infrastructure, Japan boasts well-established, reliable and convenient support systems to encourage innovation. All the conditions are in place to help your business thrive here.
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A Secure Living Environment
With its safe, comfortable, pleasant living conditions, Japan offers a highly desirable setting for your business.
The Latest on Business in Japan
Read about real-life foreign businesses and learn how Japan’s business market is evolving. Get a sense of exactly how well your business could work in Japan.
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Japan Insight
Here’s an in-depth look at Japan’s changing environment for investment and innovation, and the emerging business opportunities.
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Expert Perspectives
Experts from around the world open up about the appeal of investing in Japan and partnering with Japanese companies.
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Success Stories
Find out about overseas companies that have found success in Japan. We interview their leaders about the challenges they faced and overcame, their journeys, and their plans for the future.
Get JETRO Support
Are you thinking of launching your business in Japan, but unsure how to get started? JETRO is here for you. We can help you with everything from market entry planning to establishing an office to expansion of your business.
Comprehensive JETRO Support for Expanding Your Business
We offer information, infrastructure and more to help overseas companies establish a base and then expand their businesses in Japan.
Discover Investment Opportunities throughout Japan
There are opportunities to be discovered all over Japan. Working closely with local governments, JETRO provides overseas companies with valuable information on the right places and the right investment opportunities that may suit your business.
Guide to Setting up a Business in Japan
Let JETRO walk you through the process of establishing a business base in Japan, including a step-by-step guide to setting up a Japanese corporate entity.
JETRO Guide to Business Laws and Regulations in Japan
For the benefit of overseas readers, JETRO has compiled a pamphlet covering all the legislation relevant to setting up a business in Japan, from registration, visa acquisition, taxation, to labor management. You can download the pamphlet below after providing some information.
Subscribe to the JETRO Newsletter
Our Newsletter will keep you up to speed on the latest news on Japan’s investment environment, and the latest trends among overseas companies having benefited from JETRO support. It also covers local government seminars, business incentives, case studies of businesses that have established a presence in Japan, regulatory updates, and special features showcasing specific industrial sectors.
Contact Us in Your Country
JETRO has more than 70 offices worldwide. If you’re based outside Japan and considering investing in or collaborating with companies in Japan, you may be able to start by reaching out to JETRO in your own country. Find the office nearest you in the drop-down list below.
Talk to JETRO First!
We will do our very best to support your business expansion into and within Japan. Please feel free to contact us for any inquiries.