Entrepreneurship in Japan
Read the latest news and tips on entrepreneurship in Japan—from startup advice to helping you find the best resources and services to help you grow your Japanese business.
Virtual Office Statistics & Hybrid Work Trends

Virtual Office Statistics & Hybrid Work Trends

Get the latest virtual office statistics and key remote work trends for the United States, Japan, and other key markets around the globe.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
23 Japan Blogs & Sites to Know in 2026

23 Japan Blogs & Sites to Know in 2026

For when you don’t want fluff. Discover meaningful reads and interesting commentary on Japan’s travel, culture, and business scene. 
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Regus Alternatives for Virtual Office and Coworking Spaces

Regus Alternatives for Virtual Office and Coworking Spaces

Looking for Regus alternatives for their coworking and virtual office services?
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Are Virtual Offices Legal? 9 Industries That Can’t Use Them

Are Virtual Offices Legal? 9 Industries That Can’t Use Them

We explain 9 business industries in Japan that make it difficult to use a virtual office.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
The Latest Remote Work Statistics in Japan

The Latest Remote Work Statistics in Japan

Unveiling the current state of remote work in Japan. A comprehensive survey reveals the preferences, challenges, and future of telework among Japanese professionals.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Serial Entrepreneur: What It Takes To Become One
Entrepreneurship in Japan January 26th, 2024

Serial Entrepreneur: What It Takes To Become One

Learn the insights, traits, strategies, and challenges of what it takes to become a serial entrepreneur with our guide.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Bringing Your VR/MR/AR Company to Japan: What to Know

Bringing Your VR/MR/AR Company to Japan: What to Know

With another pandemic year here and more stay-at-home orders on the horizon, interest in virtual reality and mixed reality is growing, providing a ready backdrop for those considering bringing their VR/MR/AR company to Japan. 
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John Cross
John Cross Expat at Mailmate
How to Bring Your SaaS Product to Japan

How to Bring Your SaaS Product to Japan

Thinking of bringing your software as a service (SaaS) business to Japan? Today, we take a brief look at key concerns when considering entry into Japan’s SaaS marketplace.
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John Cross
John Cross Expat at Mailmate
Trusted Bilingual Legal Offices for SME In Tokyo

Trusted Bilingual Legal Offices for SME In Tokyo

Finding trustworthy bilingual legal assistance is an essential step if you are setting up a company in Japan. If you are looking for legal help for your small-to-medium-sized business, this article lists trusted bilingual legal offices for SME in Tokyo. 
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Amy Yamashita
Amy Yamashita Community Specialist
Successful Foreign Companies in Japan: 3 Case Studies

Successful Foreign Companies in Japan: 3 Case Studies

What does an effective business strategy for Japan look like? Foreign brands must be courageous, determined, and highly adaptable.
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John Cross
John Cross Expat at Mailmate
How to Import to Japan: An Easy Guide for Beginners

How to Import to Japan: An Easy Guide for Beginners

Interested in importing goods for sale in Japan? Before you invest in inventory for your import business, find out the regulations governing the goods you wish to sell. 
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
31 Best Books on Japan, Recommended by BIJ Community 

31 Best Books on Japan, Recommended by BIJ Community 

From 5-star fiction to serious examinations of Japan’s politics and governance, here are 31 book recommendations to fill out your summer reading list.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Discover Our Must-Reads of 2021 

Discover Our Must-Reads of 2021 

These are the articles we shortlisted out of the 137 features we published in 2021.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Best of 2021: Your Best Books, Buys, and Big News in 2021

Best of 2021: Your Best Books, Buys, and Big News in 2021

We asked you for your thoughts on lessons learned, books recommended, best buys, and big news of 2021. Here’s part 2 of what you said.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Best of 2021: Your Biggest Work/Life Learning in 2021

Best of 2021: Your Biggest Work/Life Learning in 2021

We asked you for your thoughts on lessons learned, books recommended, best buys, and big news of 2021. Here’s part 1 of what you said.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Brian Lim on Accelerator Success Markers and More
Interviews , Entrepreneurship in Japan November 22nd, 2021

Brian Lim on Accelerator Success Markers and More

Insights on the challenges founders face as they deal with “accelerator fatigue,” success metrics while running Scale Osaka’s accelerator program, and much more.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Lancers’ Report: The State of Freelancing in Japan in 2021

Lancers’ Report: The State of Freelancing in Japan in 2021

Here’s what to know about current trends in freelancing and work styles in Japan, sourced from Lancers’ seventh annual fact-finding investigation. 
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Philippe Khin on Cracking Japan’s PR Visa in 4 Years and More

Philippe Khin on Cracking Japan’s PR Visa in 4 Years and More

Philippe Khin, at only 25, cracked Japan’s permanent residence visa in 4 years—which usually takes 10 years to obtain. Read about his journey, his startup, and his inspiring work philosophy.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
3 Lessons from Teruo Kise: Former Chairman of TOTO

3 Lessons from Teruo Kise: Former Chairman of TOTO

TOTO’s former chairman on the philosophies and key strategies that helped create the cult-like devotion that TOTO’s toilets inspire today.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Blockchain Startups and Companies in Japan to Watch

Blockchain Startups and Companies in Japan to Watch

Japan’s blockchain industry is thriving. So which blockchain startups and companies are experts paying attention to? 
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Amy Yamashita
Amy Yamashita Community Specialist