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Investing in Japan


Entering Japan: How Local Governments Support Foreign Companies, and How to Choose a Region
A guide for foreign companies evaluating a Japanese location: how national, prefectural, city and special-zone support is layered, which incentive types actually exist, and — written from advisory work on the local government side — how to assess whether a region will function as a real partner.
堤浩記
Jul 2511 min read


Why Japanese Regions Are Actively Courting Foreign Companies — And What It Means for Your Entry
Japanese prefectures and cities are competing to attract foreign companies, and many are more motivated than they are equipped. Written from advisory work inside Japanese local government: why regional Japan wants inbound investment, what officials are accountable for, what they quietly worry about, and how to use that asymmetry when you approach them.
堤浩記
Aug 12, 20256 min read
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