Surviving Japan's Entrepreneurial "Valley of Death": How to Identify the Municipalities That Will Save You and the Municipalities That Will Kill You
1. start-up visa is not a "goal", it is a "stay of execution" Many entrepreneurs are relieved after obtaining a "start-up visa (6 months to 2 years)", but that is a big mistake. Due to the amendment of the law in October 2025, the hurdle for renewal to the "Management and Administration Visa" is "an investment of 30 million yen or more...