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STOP and READ: The Japanese Startup Visa is an Extremely High-Risk Trap That Could Ruin Your Plans. Japanese) To all ambitious foreign entrepreneurs eyeing Japan-and especially those ench...

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...

Applying for a Status of Residence (Visa) in Japan can be a significant hurdle for foreign nationals and companies hiring foreigners for the first time. This is mainly due to the sheer volume of application documents, the complexity of t...

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...

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Audio Commentary (English) 🚀 Will the Startup Visa (Designed Activities) Screening Get Tougher? A. Since the ...