THE FOUNDER'S GUIDE
Everything you need to land and build
Plain-English guides to visas, grants, and support for founders in Japan. Every entry links to the official source so you can verify the current rules.
VISAS
Visas for founders
How to legally start and run a company in Japan, from the Startup Visa to the Business Manager visa.
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Grants & subsidies
The main public funding routes for startups in Japan, from entry-level Tokyo subsidies to deep-tech national programs.
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Support, accelerators & incubators
The programs and organizations that help founders land, build, and scale in Japan.
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