“BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE 3RD LARGEST MARKET IN THE WORLD”Providing practical information on how to do business in Japan

Welcome to Japan Biz Guide

How can we help you?

Welcome to Japan Biz Guide—the one-stop guide to setting up your business in Japan.
Japan has the third largest economy in the world, yet business success can be hard to achieve due to language and cultural barriers. However, with the right information and planning, the land of the rising sun can offer a wealth of opportunities. On Japan Biz Guide, we hope you can find the inspiration, advice and means to plan your future success in Japan.

POPULAR POSTS

  • JAPANESE SLANG / YOUTH TALK
    Japanese Slang / Youth Talk Japanese Slang English Standard Japanese Comments Bari Very Much Sugoku Probably…
  • BANK ACCOUNT
    It is difficult for foreigners who is not a resident in Japan to open a corporate…
  • HOW TO USE EXCEL
    After mastering the basic skills of using mathematical functions and functionalities of worksheets, the following functions…
  • ACCOUNTING IN JAPAN
    As accounting standards in the world is converging, Japanese generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are in…
  • TAX WORDS IN JAPANESE
    Our tips: English Japanese Memo Accelerated Depreciation 一括償却 The tax treatment to receive the lump sum…
  • INTERVIEWS
    An interview with Chris Kirkland, co-founder of Tokyo Cheapo – ‘the ultimate guide to Tokyo’ -…

How to use this site

This website has been split into 4 sections depending on where you are in the process of starting your business:

1. Getting Ideas provides inspiration for people who want to own a business in Japan but don't know where to start
2. Making a Game Plan gives advice on making a business dream into a reality
3. Putting Your Plan into Action talks about how to get a business off the ground
4. Staying Successful provides information on how to make a business sustainable
Read more

A Message to Our Readers

Welcome to Japan BiZ Guide – the go-to website for business-minded people looking to connect with Japan!

Do you want to start up a business in Japan but don't know where to begin? Or are you a business professional looking to connect with a Japanese business partner? Or maybe you're from a country with unique food or crafts and are keen to bring a part of your culture to Japan?

Whatever your plan is, Japan BiZ Guide aims to give you the information and connections you need to put it into action. This site may be in the early stages at the moment, but we have several exciting projects in the pipeline for you to look forward to:

- Newsletters
- A downloadable Digital Information Guide
- A business-matching function, helping you to find a business partner in Japan (or vice-versa)
- Networking events to be held in London and Tokyo

Make sure to keep checking back as we add more features to this site.
Watch this space!

The Japan Biz Team

Contact US
eyecatch-faq

FAQ

Please find below our frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Read more

eyecatch-disclaimer

Terms of Use

This website disclaimer is a legal notice covering the basic issues that arise out of the operation of this website.
Read more