.jp Domains: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Businesses
Understand what you need to do to obtain a .jp domain.
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Top Japanese Keigo Mistakes to Avoid
Are you making these keigo mistakes? You don’t need to know the ins and outs of keigo grammar construction to improve how you sound, starting from today.
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Working with Japanese Colleagues: 5 Cultural Insights
Understanding how Japanese employees are taught to behave can provide insight when directly managing Japanese employees or working with Japanese colleagues.
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Japan Business Hours: When Shops, Banks, and Services Open
Get all the information about Japan’s business hours.
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Workers Accident Compensation Insurance Japan, Explained
The essentials of workers' accident insurance in Japan for business owners and employees: what it is, who it's for, how to enroll, and more.
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How to Do Market Research Like a Japanese
Here’s where to go to get the latest on industry-specific statistics, consumer reports, emerging market segments, and market analytics for Japan.
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Networking in Japan: Strategies, Tips, Best Practices
Wondering how Japanese business owners and executives network in Japan?
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Starting a Business in Japan: The Essentialist's Guide
The 7-step guide for the essentialist. Find out the primary activities you will need to complete for your business to enter Japan’s market successfully.
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Online Mail Management Services: Key Features and More
Learn how you can manage personal and business mail with online mail management services.
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Japan Business Card Etiquette: What to Know and Do
Ready to expand your Japanese business etiquette? Master these moves, just in time for your next big pitch with your Japanese prospects.
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Corporate Tax in Japan: Rates, Deadlines, and Filing Requirements
Setting up in Japan? Corporate tax is one of the first compliance hurdles you'll face. This guide explains exactly how it works, who pays, and what to watch out for.
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Easy Japan Consumption Tax Guide 2026
Complete guide to Japan's consumption tax for businesses in 2026. Learn rates, filing requirements, invoice systems, and compliance for foreign companies.
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How to Register Hanko in Japan [Vocab List + Guide]
For anyone doing business in Japan, you’ll want to know how to register one of these. Our A to Z guide on how to get it done.
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How to Register a Branch Office in Japan
Thinking of expanding to Japan? Learn how to register a branch office, required documents, costs, and why it's a practical option for foreign companies.
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Godo Kaisha vs Kabushiki Kaisha: Company Types in Japan
When starting a business in Japan, entrepreneurs often find themselves facing a critical decision: whether to establish their company as a Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) or a Godo Kaisha (GK).
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What Is an Inkan Shomeisho? Why Do I Need One?
Learn what an inkan shomeisho is, why you might need one, and the various ways you can obtain this certificate. A super simple guide for busy people.
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The Total Guide to Company Formation in Japan
The key decisions to make pre-paperwork, common pitfalls to avoid, and a step-by-step checklist to guide you on your journey.
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Franchise Opportunities in Japan: Guide to Business Success
Start your franchise business in Japan as a foreigner. Learn legal steps, visa tips, and the best franchise opportunities for success in Japan.
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【2026 Update】 The Business Manager Visa Japan, Explained
Everything you need to know about the Business Manager Visa for entrepreneurs.
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The 4 Month Business Manager Visa Japan, Explained
This visa type can’t be considered an alternative to the Startup visa or the Business Manager visa. Still, it allows you 120 days in Japan to get your business affairs in order.
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