For international startups, Japan offers sophisticated customers, globally competitive corporations and deep technological expertise. But succeeding in Japan requires more than setting up a local entity.
Brian Lim, COO of encognize G.K., has worked with more than 200 startups across innovation ecosystems in Asia. Today, he supports overseas startups entering Japan and Japanese startups
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The Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI-Kansai) is pleased to announce the release of the “INVEST JAPAN, INVEST KANSAI 2026” promotional publication, developed to support and encourage inward investment into the Kansai region of Japan.
About the booklet
METI-Kansai works to promote foreign direct investment into the Kansai region by providing information to companie
Following the Osaka/Kansai Expo 2025, Osaka, which is located at the crossroads of business in Asia, is increasingly attracting global companies seeking a strategic advantage in the Japanese market. To establish a business in a new country, not only capital, but also trusted partnerships and expert guidance are essential. Here we will focus on the unique services provided by JETRO Osaka, which, as
