Japan Startup Visa: How to Start a Business in Japan
blog.gaijinpot.com · submitted 1 week, 2 days ago
GaijinPot's overview of the Startup Visa process and how it differs from the Business Manager visa.
Related links
Startup Grind Tokyo
(startupgrind.com)
The Tokyo chapter of the global Startup Grind community, running regular founder/investor events.
How to Get a Startup Visa in Japan
(japan-dev.com)
A practical guide to Japan's Startup Visa as a runway into the stricter Business Manager visa for foreign founders.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 - Official Events
(sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government's own startup event series - a reasonable entry point if you're trying to meet other founders without already knowing where to look.
How to incorporate a GK (Godo Kaisha)
(venturejapan.com)
Step-by-step from a company-formation service: GK setup costs about ¥100,000 and 2-3 weeks, versus ¥250,000 and 4 weeks for a KK.
Freelancing in Japan: Opportunities and Challenges
(japan-dev.com)
Realistic rundown of visa status, tax registration, and invoicing logistics for freelancing legally in Japan, from a platform that actually places foreign tech talent.
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