Learn how to set up a representative office in Japan. A cost-effective first step for market entry without full registration or business activity restrictions.

How to register a company address change, the necessary paperwork to file, and how much it will cost to do it yourself or ask a specialist.

Your first banking experience in Japan doesn't have to be a bad one.

Understand all you need to know when renting an office space in Japan here!

Learn about the documents to prepare, factors that could cause refusal, common mistakes to avoid, and a step-by-step guide to follow when attempting to open a company bank account in Japan.

Explore how your business should be storing your finance records with the Electronic Bookkeeping Act in Japan.

Are you obligated to cover health insurance for your Japanese employees? Here’s what every business owner ought to know about employees’ health insurance in Japan. 

Find out how a Japan virtual phone number can help your business.

Find out how to earn money online in Japan for that little extra cash.

Here’s what to know about sole proprietorship in Japan.

Interested in renting out your house or apartment in Japan? Here’s what to know.

The origin story of Japan’s half-width 半角 and full-width 全角 characters, the current state of affairs, and where to go from here. Hold on for a wild ride. 

Everything from your morning mail to your retail experience is getting a digital makeover. At least, that’s the promise.

Need to send money through Japan Post Bank? Learn everything about branch codes, where to find them, and how to use them correctly to avoid transaction issues!

Japanese ad strategy—what the heck is going on? Here’s what you ought to know about launching a successful ad campaign that appeals to the Japanese audience.

Selling anything in Japan? Here's what all business owners and marketers should know about Japan’s advertising laws and legal grey zones.

Learn more about Japanese nomikai with our simple guide.

Who should you be selling to in Japan? A mismatch or misunderstanding of your target market in Japan could be holding you back from clinching sales.

Amazon Japan has 550 million monthly visitors and far less foreign competition than Amazon US. Here's how to use FBA to reach them.

Japan's fiscal year runs April to March — and it affects everything from your tax deadlines to your staff's pay slips. Here's what every foreign business owner needs to know.