Category: Business

Japan’s 29th Place IMD Digital Competitiveness Ranking, Explained
Business, Life in Japan October 12th, 2022

Japan’s 29th Place IMD Digital Competitiveness Ranking, Explained

Japan came in 29th place in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking for 2022. Here's what went into their score.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Contributing Editor & Writer
How to Freelance in Japan [Your Paperwork Checklist]
Business, Entrepreneurship September 28th, 2022

How to Freelance in Japan [Your Paperwork Checklist]

Interested in how to freelance in Japan as a foreigner? Specifically, what paperwork do you need to complete to make it official?
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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
How to Get Minpaku License in Japan
Business, Entrepreneurship September 14th, 2022

How to Get Minpaku License in Japan

Interested in renting out your house or apartment in Japan? Here’s what to know.
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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
How to Register a Seal (Hanko) at a City Office [Vocab List + Guide]
Business August 3rd, 2022

How to Register a Seal (Hanko) at a City Office [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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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
What Is a Virtual Mailbox Service in Japan?

What Is a Virtual Mailbox Service in Japan?

Did you know? Virtual office addresses can be used for Japanese company incorporation. Plus, with virtual mail software—no Japanese required.  
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Amy Yamashita
Amy Yamashita Community Specialist
Virtual Offices in Japan, Explained [Updated 2022]

Virtual Offices in Japan, Explained [Updated 2022]

An A-to-Z guide of what to know up front before you make the switch.
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Amy Yamashita
Amy Yamashita Community Specialist
Company Formation in Japan [Updated 2022 Guide]
Business, Essential Checklists February 1st, 2022

Company Formation in Japan [Updated 2022 Guide]

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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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Contributing Editor & Writer
Discover Our Must-Reads of 2021 
Business, Entrepreneurship, Life in Japan December 27th, 2021

Discover Our Must-Reads of 2021 

These are the articles we shortlisted out of the 137 features we published in 2021.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Contributing Editor & Writer
Best of 2021: Your Best Books, Buys, and Big News in 2021
Business, Entrepreneurship, Life in Japan December 14th, 2021

Best of 2021: Your Best Books, Buys, and Big News in 2021

We asked you for your thoughts on lessons learned, books recommended, best buys, and big news of 2021. Here’s part 2 of what you said.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Best of 2021: Your Biggest Work/Life Learning in 2021
Business, Entrepreneurship, Life in Japan December 8th, 2021

Best of 2021: Your Biggest Work/Life Learning in 2021

We asked you for your thoughts on lessons learned, books recommended, best buys, and big news of 2021. Here’s part 1 of what you said.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates