JapanFounders.
Tokyo · Est. 2026
A new publication

Plain-English guidance for foreign founders doing business in Japan.

The 2025 visa reform changed the rules. The succession crisis is creating opportunities. The yen makes everything cheaper than it has been in decades. We cover what you actually need to know — without the jargon, without the boilerplate, and from people who've done it.

Visas & residency Company formation M&A & succession Banking & tax Hiring