Thinking of opening a consultation service in Tokyo? The good news is there are no requirements outside of the regular procedures for opening a business in Japan. However, how successful your business will be will depend on some key factors.

Many foreign entrepreneurs with fledgling businesses in Japan are unaware of the business subsidy programs they could apply to because the information is primarily in Japanese on government websites. Today, we are listing the subsidies that are still open for applications—but pay attention because a few of these have deadlines that are fast approaching!

A careful look at successful venture-backed companies and startups in Japan can help you grasp future industry trends and opportunities where markets are expected to grow.