For foreigners

• 2026-01-29

Japan Allows Choosing Holidays as Company Establishment Dates — New Commercial Registration Rule (Effective Feb 2, 2026)

Starting February 2, 2026, a revision to Japan’s commercial registration regulations will allow a company or other legal entity to designate a holiday (including weekends and national holidays) as its […]

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• 2026-01-28

Hyogo Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2025-2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

If you want to start a business in Japan but are not yet able to meet the full Business Manager requirements, Hyogo Prefecture’s Startup Visa program (officially: Foreign Entrepreneurship Activity Pro […]

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• 2026-01-27

Kyoto Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2025-2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

If you want to start a business in Japan but are not yet ready to meet the full Business Manager requirements, Kyoto Prefecture’s Startup Visa program (officially: Foreign Entrepreneurship Activity Pr […]

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• 2026-01-26

Gifu Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2025-2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

If you want to start a business in Japan but are not yet ready to meet the full Business Manager visa requirements, Gifu Prefecture offers a Startup Visa program under Japan’s Foreign Entrepreneurship […]

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• 2026-01-26

Business Manager Visa in Japan: What “Proper Business Activity” Means

Why “Proper Business Activity” Matters In recent policy discussions, including proposals issued by Japan’s ruling party in early 2026, increased attention has been placed on preventing misuse of the B […]

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• 2026-01-22

Japan’s Ruling Party Proposal on Foreign Resident Policy (January 2026): What Foreign Entrepreneurs and Professionals Should Know

On January 21, 2026, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan published a policy proposal compiled by its Foreign Resident Policy Headquarters. This document is not a law and does not result in any immed […]

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• 2026-01-21

For Those Planning to Leave Japan Under a Business Manager Visa: What to Do Before Departure (Business, Immigration, and Administrative Procedures)

A Complete Guide to Business, Immigration, and Administrative Procedures Before Departure In recent years, the practical requirements for renewing a Business Manager Visa in Japan have clearly become […]

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• 2026-01-20

Aichi Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2025-2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

If you want to start a business in Japan but you are not yet ready to meet the full Business Manager requirements, Aichi Prefecture’s Startup Visa framework (officially under METI’s Foreign Entreprene […]

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• 2026-01-27

Narita City Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2025-2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Narita City operates a Startup Visa under Japan’s Foreign Entrepreneurship Activity Promotion Program. This system allows eligible foreign entrepreneurs to stay in Japan under the “Designated Activiti […]

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• 2026-01-18

Yokohama City Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2025-2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Yokohama City operates a Startup Visa under Japan’s Foreign Entrepreneurship Activity Promotion Program.This system allows eligible foreign entrepreneurs to stay in Japan under the “Designated Activit […]

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