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The Total Guide to Company Formation in Japan

The Total Guide to Company Formation in Japan

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 Managing Editor & Writer
Employees’ Health Insurance in Japan, Explained
Business in Japan, Life in Japan January 16th, 2026

Employees’ Health Insurance in Japan, Explained

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. 
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Amy Yamashita
Amy Yamashita Community Specialist
Converting a Driving License in Japan? Here's What to Do
Life in Japan January 16th, 2026

Converting a Driving License in Japan? Here's What to Do

Two types of international driving permits, countries with bilateral driver's license agreements with Japan, plus how to convert your foreign driver's license to a Japanese driver's license. 
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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