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With the Kyoto gubernatorial election coming up in the spring, we would like to make a strong appeal for a major reorganization of the "support system for foreign entrepreneurial activities" for the sustainable development of Kyoto. Currently, many foreign entrepreneurs are attracted to Kyoto, but are confronted with complex visa systems and administrative barriers. In order to break through this current situation, a mere window...

The "Information and Strategy Gap" Behind the Generous Support While Kyoto Prefecture's startup visa support has a generous accompaniment system oriented toward economic growth, it also faces two significant structural and strategic challenges that threaten the sustainability of Kyoto as a historical city and the ultimate certainty of success for applicants...

Warning to Foreign Entrepreneurs: Rethink Your Startup Strategy After the “Business Manager” Visa Tightening The startup visa system ("Designated Activities" visa status of residence) offered by many local governments is very attractive to foreigners who want to...

Stricter requirements for business and management visas on October 16, 2025 will pose a major challenge for foreign entrepreneurs. The hurdles will be raised dramatically: capital will be raised from 5 million yen to 30 million yen, the hiring of full-time staff and the qualifications (experience and education) of managers will become mandatory, and so on. However...