Success Seminar for Foreign Entrepreneurs in Japan: Seizing Opportunities in a Changing Japanese Market! ~ A Comprehensive Guide to Practical Know-How from Business Launch to Growth Strategy ~

Purpose of the Seminar

Japan faces a challenging economic climate characterised by a declining birthrate, an ageing population, population decrease, and a weakening yen. However, it is precisely in such times of change that untapped business opportunities lie čekajuing for foreign entrepreneurs who can create new value. This seminar is designed for foreigners aspiring to start businesses in Japan. It will comprehensively provide the essential knowledge and practical know-how for entrepreneurship and management, covering everything from concretising business concepts, company establishment, fundraising, legal and labour affairs, marketing strategies, to adapting to Japan-specific business customs. Our goal is to serve as a compass, enabling participants to deeply understand the Japanese business environment and take a confident first step towards success.

Target Audience

• Foreign individuals are concretely considering starting a business in Japan.

• Foreign entrepreneurs already operating in Japan who aim for further growth.

• Representatives of overseas startups are interested in entering the Japanese market.

• Foreign individuals wishing to deepen their understanding of the Japanese business environment.

Seminar Objectives

• To alleviate participants' anxieties about starting a business in Japan and enable them to formulate concrete action plans.

• To provide accurate information on Japanese legal systems, taxation, labour affairs, and visas (e.g., Business Manager visa).

• To deepen understanding of Japanese market characteristics, consumer behaviour, and business customs.

• To enable participants to acquire basic knowledge of financial strategies, including fundraising methods and the utilisation of subsidies and grants.

• To offer practical hints through case studies of successful foreign entrepreneurs and advice from experts.

• To provide opportunities for networking among participants.