Investing in Japan

Latest Updates 2016

Feb. 16, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Subsidy Program for Global Innovation Centers

Dec. 27, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： “Voices of foreign company executives in Japan” Prismadd Japan Co., Ltd. (Motoharu Teranishi)

Dec. 22, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： Dandelion Chocolate Japan

Dec. 21, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： Energy Pool Japan, KK

Dec. 19, 2016 JETRO Announcements

First large-scale Invest Japan Symposium in Korea

Dec. 16, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： Caterpillar Japan Ltd.

Dec. 08, 2016 JETRO Announcements

English-Japanese samples of required applications for setting up business in Japan

Nov. 14, 2016 JETRO Announcements

JETRO Invest Japan Report 2016 is published

Nov. 14, 2016 JETRO Announcements

”Invest Japan Forum 2016” was held in Tokyo

Nov. 10, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Interview Video Clip of the President of a Foreign Affiliated Company is Available

Nov. 04, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Announcement of Companies Adopted for the Subsidy Program for Global Innovation Centers (Fifth Selection)

Oct. 31, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： The Korean company Global Tax Free., Co., Ltd., Asia's largest tax refund service provider for foreign tourists, established a branch office in Fukuoka in July 2015

Oct. 26, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： Rocket Software, a US-based enterprise software developer, established a Japanese subsidiary, Rocket Software Japan Ltd., in Yokohama in April 2015

Oct. 14, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Third Invest Japan Symposium in New York with Prime Minister Abe

Oct. 04, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： Tenneco Japan Ltd., the Japanese subsidiary of American global supplier of auto parts Tenneco, began full-scale operations of its Yokohama Technical Center in April 2016

Sep. 12, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Updated Risk Management for Overseas Business Development - Examples and Countermeasures from the Perspective of Foreign Affiliates

Sep. 28, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Japan Business Seminar for Foreign Life Science Company (BioJapan 2016)(October 14)

Oct. 03, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： Shanghai Zensy Corporation, the publisher of “Koraku,” established Koraku Japan Corporation in Tokyo

Sep. 30, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Announcement of Companies Adopted for the Subsidy Program for Global Innovation Centers (Fourth Selection)

Sep. 16, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Subsidy Program for Global Innovation Centers : Application period is extended

Aug. 19, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Subsidy Program for Global Innovation Centers <Next deadline: Friday, September 9, 2016 (12 : 00 p.m. Japan Time) >

Sep. 13, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Invest Japan Symposium in two Taiwanese cities, Kaohsiung and Taichung

Aug. 31, 2016 JETRO Announcements

3rd Annual Meeting of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF) (October 5, 6)

Sep. 07, 2016 JETRO Announcements

New page on Japanese government efforts to promote FDI into Japan

Sep. 05, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Invest Japan website: “Attractive Sectors” for FY2016 now available

Jul. 15, 2016 JETRO Announcements

INVEST JAPAN Forum 2016 (October 7)

Aug. 26, 2016 JETRO Announcements

“Incentive Programs of local governments exclusively for foreign and foreign-affiliated companies” for FY2016 now available

Aug. 12, 2016 JETRO Announcements

FY2016 version of “Laws & Regulations on Setting Up Business in Japan”

Aug. 12, 2016 JETRO Announcements

FY2016 version of JETRO’S guide on “How to Set Up Business in Japan_Initial Cost Estimation ”

Aug. 08, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Announcement of Companies Adopted for the Subsidy Program for Global Innovation Centers (Third Selection)

Jul. 28, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Hanoi accommodates JETRO’s first Invest Japan Seminar in Vietnam

Jul. 08, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Aiming at world-standard innovation with India’s development capability - “India-Japan Investment Promotion Seminar” regarding Internet of Things -

Jun. 13, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Announcement of Companies Adopted for the Subsidy Program for Global Innovation Centers (Second Selection)

May. 31, 2016 JETRO Announcements

METI has started the Sixth Offering of Subsidy for New Business Establishment in the Areas Recovering from Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster towards Employment Creation (Manufacturing business site location support project)

Jun. 07, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： “Voices of foreign company executives in Japan” Nippon Aerosil Co., Ltd. (Dr. Michael Doludda)

Jun. 01, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： M-Industry, a subsidiary of the largest food retailer in Switzerland, Migros, became incorporated in Tokyo in November 2014

May. 26, 2016 JETRO Announcements

International Symposium on Medical Appliances in Osaka

May. 25, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Invest Japan Seminar in Brussels with Prime Minister Abe

May. 20, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story： ” Voices of foreign company executives in Japan” Swissotel Nankai Osaka K.K. (Christian Schaufelbuehl)

May. 02, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Business Support Seminar for Taiwanese Companies in Japan Calling for investment in Japan amidst fair winds for Taiwanese companies

May. 13, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Greater Nagoya Business Seminar -Foreign affiliates and business person active in Japan- (May 23)

May. 11, 2016 JETRO Announcements

JETRO Invest Japan Networking Event

Apr. 14, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Japan – Malaysia Investment Symposium in Kuala Lumpur

Apr. 07, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Screening results of applications for Investment Advisor Assignment System

Apr. 01, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story: SF Express of China, an international courier service provider, has been expanding its Japan business

Apr. 01, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Announcement of Companies Adopted for the Subsidy Program for Global Innovation Centers (First Selection)

Mar. 16, 2016 JETRO Announcements

First Invest Japan Seminar in two Indian cities: Mumbai and Bangalore

Feb. 26, 2016 JETRO Announcements

<Invest Japan website>“Why Invest in Japan′s Local Regions? Unlimited Business Opportunities Await” is released

Feb. 23, 2016 JETRO Announcements

JETRO has published its very first Invest Japan Report

Feb. 12, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story：Voices of foreign company executives in Japan” T'way Air Co., Ltd. Fukuoka Branch office (Mr. Tae-Gyoo Jeon, Regional Manager)

Feb. 03, 2016 JETRO Announcements

First symposium on investment in Japan takes place in Taiwan

Jan. 26, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story：An American manufacturer of ultrasonic plastic assembly systems and audio visual equipment company, Dukane Corporation opened a technical center in Tokyo in 2013

Jan. 26, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story：” Voices of foreign company executives in Japan” TripAdvisor Inc. Shohei Nishibayashi

Jan. 14, 2016 JETRO Announcements

JETRO updates “Regional Information”for investing in Japan to a FY 2015 edition

Jan. 13, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Success Story：”Voices of foreign company executives in Japan” Travelex Japan KK Mr. John Rayment

Jan. 07, 2016 JETRO Announcements

Invitation of Applicants for the Investment Advisor Assignment System

Sep. 20, 2016 Business Expanding
Taiwanese manufacturer of electronic components, TAIFLEX Scientific establishes presence in Japan
Dec. 20, 2016 Business Expanding
Ireland-based Rise Global opens International pre-school/after-school for kindergarten and elementary school children in Tokyo
Dec. 20, 2016 Business Expanding
AKA, US developer of AI-based English learning robot "Musio," establishes LLC in Tokyo
Dec. 14, 2016 Business Expanding
Coventor, provider of software for MEMS and semiconductor processing designing, establishes LLC company in Tokyo
May. 12, 2016 Business Expanding
US-based IT software developer for businesses Rocket Software establishes Japanese subsidiary
Dec. 14, 2016 Business Expanding
French smartphone manufacturer Wiko establishes company in Japan
Dec. 08, 2016 Business Expanding
Singapore’s popular pork jerky shop chain “BEE CHENG HIANG” opened its first store in Ginza
Nov. 29, 2016 Business Expanding
Korean metallic mold company, Sinheung Precision establishes corporation in Kanagawa
Nov. 15, 2016 Business Expanding
German connector manufacturer & supplier ODU establishes corporation in Tokyo
Nov. 14, 2016 Business Expanding
US-based Rescale, cloud computing service provider of high-speed analysis and simulation service, establishes base in Tokyo
Nov. 10, 2016 Business Expanding
UK based battery materials and licensing company Nexeon establishes R&D center in Japan
Nov. 04, 2016 Business Expanding
Pioneer of Inbound Marketing, HubSpot, Establishes New Office in Tokyo
Nov. 02, 2016 Business Expanding
US staffing agency and HR consulting firm, TOP New York, branches out in Tokyo
Oct. 24, 2016 Business Expanding
NAYAX, Israel developer of cashless payment equipment for vending machines, establishes subsidiary
Oct. 18, 2016 Business Expanding
UK consulting firm for product development engineering and technology, Cambridge Consultants establishes corporation in Japan
Oct. 18, 2016 Business Expanding
Chinese designer and developer of semiconductor sensors Gpixel establishes corporation in Kanagawa
Oct. 18, 2016 Business Expanding
Chinese 3D online game developer Snail Games establishes corporation in Japan
Oct. 17, 2016 Business Expanding
Austrian hydraulic lift manufacturer, Palfinger establishes company in Kanagawa
Sep. 20, 2016 Business Expanding
German cleanliness analysis equipment manufacturer establishes JOMESA Japan
Sep. 05, 2016 Business Expanding
German-based manufacturer of plastic rubber products for automobiles, CSR New Material Technologies, establishes subsidiary in Kanagawa
Sep. 05, 2016 Business Expanding
South Korean subtitling, dubbing and captioning company, i-Yuno Media Group, establishes branch office in Tokyo
Aug. 31, 2016 Business Expanding
German-based diamond coating service provider CemeCon establishes company in Japan
Aug. 31, 2016 Business Expanding
South Korean optical inspection equipment manufacturer Advanced Technology establishes corporation in Aichi
Aug. 31, 2016 Business Expanding
Chinese online travel service agency LY.com establishes joint venture company with HIS
Aug. 31, 2016 Business Expanding
French battery manufacturer, Saft, known for high technology batteries for industry,sets up corporation in Japan
Aug. 10, 2016 Business Expanding
S.F.Express established new sales office in Fukuoka
Aug. 09, 2016 Business Expanding
UK-based David Austin Roses Limited opens gift shop in English Rose Garden of Osaka
Aug. 08, 2016 Business Expanding
South Korean film manufacturing machinery maker, Myungsung Machinery sets up corporation in Osaka
Aug. 08, 2016 Business Expanding
Seawoo Steel, Korean manufacturer and provider of muffler and other automotive components, establishes corporation in Tokyo
Jul. 28, 2016 Business Expanding
Infrastrutture, renewable energy developer and O&M services supplier, establishes subsidiary in Tokyo and launches PV power generation business
Jul. 28, 2016 Business Expanding
U.S. cell therapy company, Caladrius Biosciences, expands to begin Phase II clinical trials
Jul. 28, 2016 Business Expanding
Soraa, Inc., a US developer, manufacturer and distributor of LED lamps, establishes corporation in Tokyo
Jul. 27, 2016 Business Expanding
Canada-based flight training and simulation technologies provider establishes joint venture to provide pilot training program in Japan
Jul. 15, 2016 Business Expanding
Ctrip opens Osaka branch office to enhance brand penetration in Kansai region
Jul. 11, 2016 Business Expanding
China-based cross-border EC site operator Vipshop establishes Japanese corporation in Tokyo
May. 12, 2016 Business Expanding
US-based Dandelion Chocolate establishes corporation in Tokyo
Jul. 07, 2016 Business Expanding
Luxury Spa in Bangkok Thailand DIORA LANG SUAN set up first outlet `DIORA Rikyuan’in Arima Onsen, Kobe
Jun. 20, 2016 Business Expanding
SYSCOM (USA), a US-based company engaged in IT infrastructure and cloud services, opens branch in Tokyo
Jun. 14, 2016 Business Expanding
French manufacturer of systems for preclinical research in Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology establishes corporation in Hyogo
Jun. 14, 2016 Business Expanding
Leading Chinese automotive manufacturer Great Wall Motor establishes R&D base in Yokohama
May. 26, 2016 Business Expanding
BNM Holdings establishes base in Osaka to procure made-in-Japan products
May. 26, 2016 Business Expanding
Manufacturer of PV cells and PV modules Aiduo PV establishes corporation in Osaka
May. 25, 2016 Business Expanding
US-based InterCall, major global provider of conferencing services, expands in Nagoya following Tokyo and Osaka
May. 13, 2016 Business Expanding
Singapore originated Hillman Restaurant Japan opens 2nd restaurant in Umeda, Osaka
May. 12, 2016 Business Expanding
British automotive manufacturer Aston Martin Lagonda establishes limited liability company
May. 12, 2016 Business Expanding
French consulting firm Sia Partners starts business in Japan
May. 12, 2016 Business Expanding
Taiwanese data recovery service company - Linwei Technology launches fullscale business in Japan
May. 12, 2016 Business Expanding
German pharmaceutical service provider Vetter establishes corporation in Tokyo
Apr. 28, 2016 Business Expanding
Hainan Airlines starts new route of Narita-Xi’an and Haneda-Beijing in December 2015
Mar. 23, 2016 Business Expanding
German automatic safety device manufacturer Euchner establishes a corporation in Aichi prefecture
Apr. 15, 2016 Business Expanding
Chinese developer and distributer of clean room devices and functional materials for smartphones Shenzhen Selen Science & Technology establishes corporation in Tokyo
Apr. 15, 2016 Business Expanding
China-based mobile router rental company targeting Chinese travelers establishes corporation in Tokyo
Apr. 15, 2016 Business Expanding
Hydraulic power steering component manufacturer Ognibene Power establishes corporation in Osaka
Apr. 05, 2016 Business Expanding
Energy Pool Developpement, a provider of demand response service for industrial customers, sets up business in Japan
Apr. 01, 2016 Business Expanding
A well-established German auto parts manufacturer has its first company in Japan
Mar. 29, 2016 Business Expanding
Chinese trading firm dealing in machinery establishes a corporation in Osaka
Mar. 29, 2016 Business Expanding
Digital Development Management, Inc., a U.S.-based game production and relevant service provider, opens an office in Osaka
Mar. 29, 2016 Business Expanding
Women's tights and stocking manufacturer and supplier, DIVINE SAS, has marked its presence in Japan
Mar. 25, 2016 Business Expanding
French employee benefit service provider Edenred starts digitized meal voucher service
Mar. 23, 2016 Business Expanding
Belgian based EHS consulting firm Enhesa establishes corporation in Tokyo
Mar. 23, 2016 Business Expanding
Singapore-based My Outlet, an importer, exporter and retailer of halal foods, establishes a corporation in Tokyo
Mar. 23, 2016 Business Expanding
Deallus Consulting, a consulting firm specializes in life science sector,establishes a corporation in Tokyo
Mar. 23, 2016 Business Expanding
China-based web designer Ekohe establishes a subsidiary in Tokyo
Mar. 23, 2016 Business Expanding
German based Riedel Communications, a manufacturer and supplier of audio and video products, establishes a corporation in Tokyo
Mar. 23, 2016 Business Expanding
Taiwan-based Chinlun's Things Store establishes a limited liability company in Aichi
Mar. 07, 2016 Business Expanding
Shanghai-based information and service provider in finance and tourism establishes corporation in Tokyo
Feb. 12, 2016 Business Expanding
Xerox Establishes Customer Care Center in Saitama City
Jan. 28, 2016 Business Expanding
China-based Juneyao Airlines launches chartered flights between Obihiro and Shanghai
Jan. 21, 2016 Business Expanding
A manufacturer of small water turbine power generator, WWS Wasserkraft GmbH & Co. KG, expands in Kyoto
Jan. 26, 2016 Business Expanding
French perfume brand Miya Shinma Parfums establishes corporation in Shizuoka
Jan. 26, 2016 Business Expanding
China's Traveler's magazine,"Koraku ", targeting the affluent travelers to Japan, establishes a company in Tokyo
Jan. 26, 2016 Business Expanding
A marine navigation system developer and supplier NAVTOR AS incorporates in Yokohama city, Kanagawa prefecture
Jan. 21, 2016 Business Expanding
Almac Group, a distributor of clinical test drugs and provider of analysis and agent for drug discovery, incorporates in Japan
Jan. 21, 2016 Business Expanding
Car navigation and other vehicle-embedded software developer, Kotei Information, locates in Aichi prefecture
Jan. 21, 2016 Business Expanding
German mega solar company SYBAC SOLAR establishes corporation in Tokyo
Jan. 21, 2016 Business Expanding
US based software defined storage company Scality Inc. establishes corporation in Tokyo
Jan. 04, 2016 Business Expanding
Popular pork jerky shop from Singapore “BEE CHENG HIANG opens pop-up store in Shinjuku Takashimaya
Sep. 16, 2016 Regional News
Niigata: “TSUBAME-SANJO WHOLESALERS MESSE” in Niigata, Japan(November 9, 10)
Jun. 13, 2016 Regional News
"Fukushima" Apply now for the 5th REIF (Renewable Energy Industrial Fair) Fukushima 2016
Mar. 16, 2016 Regional News
"Fukuoka City" Startup Visa for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Feb. 17, 2016 Regional News
"Saga" Saga Prefecture exhibits at BATTERY JAPAN to attract investment（March 2-4）
Sep. 27, 2016 Regional News
"Fukushima" The 5th Revival of Fukushima Renewable Energy Industrial Fair 2016 (October19, 20)
Dec. 26, 2016 Regional News
"Fukuoka" Fukuoka Foreign Investment Promotion Seminar 2017 Attractiveness of Fukuoka as a Business Center in Asia (January 31)
Oct. 11, 2016 Regional News
"Fukushima" Subsidy for Foreign Corporations Newly Entering Fukushima Prefecture for Business
Dec. 08, 2016 Regional News
"Tokyo" Invest Tokyo Seminar Winter 2017（January 25）
Dec. 05, 2016 Regional News
"Osaka" Osaka Investment Promotion Seminar in Tokyo (January 25)
Nov. 28, 2016 Regional News
"Mie" Mie Prefecture Seminar on Foreign Direct Investment (December 12)
Nov. 16, 2016 Regional News
"Tokyo" TOKYO ONE-STOP BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT CENTER INFORMATION SESSION FOR FOREIGNERS IN ENGLISH (December 21)
Oct. 17, 2016 Regional News
"Wakayama" ICT Wakayama Forum in Shirahama (November 28, 29)
Sep. 30, 2016 Regional News
"Niigata" Niigata Investment Seminar for Foreign Affiliates: Niigata’s Delicious Food Offering Opportunities You Never Knew（November 7）
Aug. 01, 2016 Regional News
"Tokyo" TOKYO ONE-STOP BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT CENTER INFORMATION SESSION FOR FOREIGNERS IN ENGLISH (August 22, September 5,15)
Jul. 06, 2016 Regional News
"Fukuoka City" Regarding the Commencement of the Office and Residential Rent Subsidy Program for Foreign Startups
Feb. 17, 2016 Regional News
International Students Support Network starts free registration of recruit information by companies at Career Support Network System for International Students in Japan
Jun. 20, 2016 Regional News
Business climate survey: German Business in Japan 2016 (English)
May. 27, 2016 Regional News
Program to increase foreign entrepreneurs
May. 18, 2016 Regional News
Yokohama Seminar on Promotion of Foreign Investment -appealing Yokohama's advantageous investment environment-
May. 06, 2016 Regional News
"Fukushima" Call for Application for Subsidy for Foreign Corporations Newly Entering Fukushima Prefecture for Business
Apr. 18, 2016 Regional News
"Tokyo" Invest Tokyo: Market Entry Seminar Spring 2016（April 27）
Mar. 18, 2016 Regional News
"Tokyo" TOKYO ONE-STOP BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT CENTER INFORMATION SESSION （March 25, （March 25, April 5, April 8, April 13, April 21）
Mar. 04, 2016 Regional News
"Yokohama" Seminar on the Promotion of Foreign Investment in Yokohama（March 28）
Feb. 15, 2016 Regional News
"Osaka" Look West! Osaka Promotion Seminar in Tokyo (March 1)
Feb. 04, 2016 Regional News
"Tokyo" Invest Tokyo Market Entry Seminar 2016 （February 16）
Jan. 20, 2016 Regional News
"Hokkaido" Hokkaido Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar （February 18）
Jan. 18, 2016 Regional News
"Ibaraki" Seminar and Reception for Promotion of Location by Foreign & Foreign Affiliated Companies in Ibaraki （February 9）
Jan. 15, 2016 Regional News
"Kyoto" Kyoto Investment Seminar in Tokyo （February 12th）
Jan. 15, 2016 Regional News
"Tokushima" Seminar on the Promotion of Foreign Investment in Tokushima （February 8th）
Jan. 06, 2016 Regional News
"Tokyo" TOKYO ONE-STOP BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT CENTER INFORMATION SESSION （January 29）

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