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Investing in Japan

Discover the advantages of doing business in Japan. Learn how to bring your business here and read about foreign firms operating successfully in Japan. Get information about Japan's individual regions and markets.

Investment News

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Nov. 18, 2008
Investment Promotion Seminar: "Why Osaka?-Growing Opportunities for Digital Content Businesses and Information Appliances"
Nov. 13, 2008
Investment Seminar Highlighting Tochigi Prefecture
Nov. 11, 2008
Osaka: O-BIC Support Program for Foreign Companies

Support and Services

Invest Japan Business Support Centers (IBSCs) provide free office space and access to specialist advisors. Also, various seminars and
business-matching programs are offered to help foreign firms set up business in Japan market.

Regional Information

In-depth profiles of Japan's regions, highlighting major industries and clusters-including size, attractive features and level of R&D functions-as well as other aspects of the general business environment.

How to Set Up Business in Japan

Overview of the laws, regulations and procedures related to setting up a business in Japan, as well as an easy-to-follow Flowchart outlining the basic steps and a Model Case showing approximate start-up costs.

Why Japan?

Overview of Japan's attractive features as an investment destination, highlighting opportunities in the Japan market, Japan's position as a high tech base and business hub for Asia.

Success Stories

Read profiles of numerous foreign firms operating successfully in the Japanese market. Profiles examine each company's reasons for coming to Japan, the challenges they have faced and their prospects for the future.

Attractive Sectors

In-depth survey of six key Japanese sectors: Automotive Parts, Retail, ICT, Biotechnology, Medical Care and the Environment.

Reports & Pamphlets

Free downloads of reports, pamphlets and other materials related to Japan's investment environment.

Directory for Doing Business in Japan

Searchable directory of businesses offering support and services related to setting up business in Japan.

Q&A

Some of the frequently asked questions about setting up business in Japan.

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