Japan Startup Visa — Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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Official METI page on Japan's Startup Visa: program overview, eligibility, participating municipalities, and the nationwide expansion that now lets foreign founders reside up to two years while preparing a business.
Immigration / VisaFounders / Freelance
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