スタートアップビザ|startup-visa
スタートアップビザ関連の申請・支援情報|Information about Startup Visa applications and support
- 2026-05-27
Kabushiki Kaisha vs Godo Kaisha in Japan: Which Company Type Should Foreign Entrepreneurs Choose?
If you are starting a business in Japan, one of the first decisions you need to make is whether to establish a Kabushiki Kaisha or a Godo Kaisha. For many foreign entrepreneurs, these two Japanese com […]
- 2026-05-19
We’ve Released a New Free Beta Tool: Japan Business Visa Route Navigator
If you are thinking about starting a business in Japan, one of the first questions is often: “Which visa route should I be looking at?” Many foreign entrepreneurs hear terms like: Startup Visa Busines […]
- 2026-05-19
Kanagawa Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs
If you want to start a business in Japan but do not yet meet the full requirements for the Business Manager visa, Kanagawa Prefecture offers a structured pathway through its Startup Visa program (Fore […]
- 2026-05-19
Niigata Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs
If you want to start a business in Japan but are not yet ready to meet the full requirements for the Business Manager visa, Niigata Prefecture’s Startup Visa program provides a structured and official […]
- 2026-05-19
Mie 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 requirements for the Business Manager visa, Mie Prefecture’s Startup Visa program provides a structured and officially r […]
- 2026-05-19
Tsucrea Startup Visa Program (Japan) — Complete 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, there is a distinct pathway through a certified private organization called 株式会社ツクリエ […]
- 2026-05-19
Osaka City Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2025-2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Foreign Business Startup Activity Promotion Program If you want to start a business in Japan but are not yet ready to meet the full Business Manager visa requirements, Osaka City’s Startup Visa progra […]
- 2026-05-19
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 […]
- 2026-05-19
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 […]
- 2026-05-19
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 […]