How to Open and Run a Business in Japan
The master beginner playbook and advanced index for starting and running a business in Japan.
New Founder Compliance Calendar for Japan
A simple recurring checklist so founders do not lose track of the basics.
The Founder Visa Reality Check: What Matters and What Does Not
A myth-buster for one of the loudest rumors in the founder community.
First Operational Basics for New Founders
The first-month checklist for turning a launch into a working business.
Taxes, Invoicing, and Getting Paid in Japan
The minimum financial and compliance layer every founder needs to think about early.
Business Bank Accounts and Financial Setup in Japan
How to set up the money side of the business so you can receive payments cleanly.
When to Incorporate in Japan: The Practical Timing Guide
A concrete way to decide when the move from sole prop to company actually makes sense.
KK vs. GK: Choosing the Right Corporate Entity in Japan
A straight comparison of the two structures founders ask about first.
Sole Proprietor vs. Corporation: When to Incorporate
A practical answer for founders who want to know when to move from lean to formal.