Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
HSP Visa - Fast-Track to Permanent Residency
Score 70+ Points for Preferential Treatment. Combine with Incorporation for the Strongest Application.
Business Manager Visa - October 2025 Reform Guide
¥30M Capital, B2 Japanese, and Expert Business Plans: What the New Rules Mean for Entrepreneurs
Japan Joint Venture - Legal Structure, FEFTA Screening, and Exit Framework for 2026
When Does a JV Beat a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary? How to Structure It, Protect Your Interests, and Plan Your Exit.
Selling a Japanese Company - A Foreign Owner's Complete Exit Guide for 2026
Share Sale, Asset Sale, Valuation, FEFTA Obligations, and Tax on Exit: What Foreign Sellers Must Know
Japan Registered Address and Virtual Office - What Banks, Customs, and Immigration Actually Require
Not All Japan Addresses Are Created Equal. Here Is What Each Authority Actually Checks - and Why It Matters.
Japan Shell Company Acquisition - Solving the Banking Problem by Buying an Existing KK
How Foreign Companies Use Dormant KK and GK Acquisitions to Bypass Japan's Corporate Bank Account Bottleneck
Acquiring a Japanese Company: A Foreign Buyer's Complete Guide for 2026
Share Purchase vs. Asset Purchase, FEFTA Investment Screening, Due Diligence, and Post-Acquisition Integration: What Every Foreign Buyer Must Know
Japan Branch Office vs. Subsidiary: Choosing Your Market Entry Structure
Representative Office, Branch, or KK/GK Subsidiary: The Structure You Register Today Determines Your Tax Position, Banking Access, and Liability Exposure for Years
Business Manager Visa — October 2025 Reform Guide
¥30M Capital, B2 Japanese, and Expert Business Plans: What the New Rules Mean for Entrepreneurs