Welcome to JETRO's official Twitter account! JETRO is a government-related organization promoting
#FDI
in Japan and business partnerships between Japan and the world. Follow us for the latest news, trends and insights.
3 reasons why investors choose to do business in Japan 🇯🇵🤝
1⃣It is an innovative powerhouse
2⃣It is a global leader in the fight against climate change
3⃣It has a unique blend of tradition and modernity
Let’s tackle the future together.
#JapanInsight
How are domestic and global companies in the private sector playing a central role in Japan’s thriving investment and collaborative creation spaces?
Check out our new article series, where we will answer this question in-depth!
#Japan
’s stable infrastructure, business-friendly environment and skilled workforce have made it the world’s third-largest economy and leading
#innovation
hub, attractive for foreign investment. Here are 5 reasons why you should invest in Japan.
Did you know that
#Japan
ranks 3rd in the world's
#ICT
market?
In this March 2021 report, find out how the Japanese government is accelerating
#DigitalTransformation
and what the four up-and-coming markets in the ICT industry in Japan are.
REPORTS |
#SDGs
Part 1
How is Japan working towards achieving SDGs? Learn more about the initiatives, the new technological fields expected to emerge and their potential economic effects.
#InvestJapan
REPORTS |
#SDGs
Part 4
In
#Japan
, the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters are a cause for concern. Find out how Japan is utilizing next-generation
#technologies
to cope with large-scale natural disasters and aging infrastructure.
What are the steps needed to establish a subsidiary in
#Japan
? How can I obtain a working visa?
#JETRO
's “How to Set up Business in Japan” video series breaks down these seemingly complex processes into a series of simple steps. Watch here:
#InvestJapan
Sendai City ran a hackathon that required participating companies from Finland to brainstorm ideas for disaster communication solutions using
#AI
,
#IoT
and drone technology.
Watch the video to learn more▶
#CollaborateWithJapan
"
#Japan
’s Cross-border Collaborations are Making a Difference in the Fight Against
#Cancer
” – new on
#JETRO
#SuccessStories
for Investing in Japan.
Check out our new coverage and video to learn what inspired these cross-border collaborations!
#InvestJapan
From the incorporation of your business to visa applications and taxes, everything you need to know about the laws and regulations of expanding your business to
#Japan
is in this guide.
Download now:
#InvestJapan
From securing talent to leveraging government subsidies and incentives, find out what attracts foreign companies to
#Japan
, the challenges that they faced and the support they received in their business expansion journey.
Read more:
#InvestJapan
Get the latest insights, news, and useful resources on
#Japan
all in one place!
Be the first to find out what’s shaping the
#investment
and business environment in Japan. Subscribe to
#JETRO
's monthly e-newsletter now▶
*Registration is free.
Japanese companies in the
#healthcare
sector are becoming more aware of the need to collaborate with global companies to create an ecosystem of
#innovation
and commercialization. Check out this successful collaboration case study.
#CollaborateWithJapan
Report |
#SDGs
Part 2
Learn how Japan, prefectures and global companies are looking to solve social challenges like a rapidly aging population, increase in lifestyle diseases, and mental health issues with
#DataHealthcare
.
#InvestJapan
Find out how Tellus You Care, a U.S.
#startup
redefining elderly care through
#IoT
, tapped on national and local governments' support and subsidiary systems to expand their business into the
#Japan
market.
Navigate
#Experts
Finder, an online directory, in English and shortlist Japan-based, foreign-language speaking professionals and business services providers to help you set up a business and your expansion journey in
#Japan
.
Explore now:
#InvestJapan
.
@germanbionic
, a German startup manufacturing next-generation exoskeleton power suits, established a Japanese subsidiary, GBS, in 2018.
Read here to find out why they chose Japan, the opportunities, and support they received in their expansion journey.
Navigate
#Japanese
business laws and regulations in English with the free-to-use Japanese Law Translation portal provided by the Ministry of Justice. More than 800 translated laws and regulations are available.
Try it out here:
#InvestJapan
#JETRO
If you're looking for a partner in your business expansion journey in
#Japan
, look no further, because
#JETRO
#IBSCs
(Invest Japan Business Support Centers) are here to help.
Reach out now:
Collaborate to accelerate your business in
#Japan
. Check out this survey report and find out what global companies expect from potential partners and the top challenges they face in Japan.
#InvestJapan
#JETRO
Settling down in
#Japan
for the long term?
Be sure to check out
#JETRO
’s Living in Japan page where you will find a list of useful websites covering basic living necessities such as hospitals, banks, mobile phones, and electricity and gas.
#LivingInJapan
#JapanInsight
We'll be sharing a series of articles with insights on Japan's changing
#investment
and
#innovation
environment in post-Covid-19 Japan.
Here is an overview of Japan’s current landscape and the key topics to be covered in the series.
Although the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected growth in 2020, there are promising signs that Japan’s economy will start to pick up in 2022.
Learn more about the latest macroeconomic and industry trends in
#Japan
here.
The rules and regulations you need to know before setting up a business in Japan. 📚
From visas to taxes, we’ve prepared a free downloadable PDF summarizing the essentials of the
#incorporation
process.
#InvestJapan
#JapanBusiness
#Startup
#Japan
is often regarded as a top global destination for business, economic competitiveness, talent, and livability.
Here are ⑤ reasons why you should consider Japan as your next investment destination here.
#InvestJapan
Get insights from this Business Environment in
#Japan
report into some of the key works by the Japanese government to lower barriers to entry for foreign businesses and promote foreign investment.
Download here:
Need help finding locations in Japan that are suitable for your business expansion or investment plans?
Use
#JETRO
’s navigation tool and narrow down destinations by various criteria like
#industrial
clusters and business incentives.
#InvestJapan
NEWS |
#BusinessInJapan
@ArcturusRx
, a U.S. developer of mRNA medicines, has established a
#Japanese
subsidiary in Chiba as a joint venture with Axcelead, Inc., and is setting up a manufacturing plant in Minamisoma City, Fukushima.
Read more▶
@ArcalisI
On July 13th, the Opening Ceremony of
#JETRO
's Munich office and a seminar on carbon neutrality, “
#Innovation
through German-Japanese cooperation,” were held. JETRO will continue to facilitate
#collaborations
between
#Japanese
and global companies.
#Japan
is
☛ Ranked 4th in
#FDI
Confidence Index 2022
☛ 5th Most Competitive Domestic Market
☛ World No. 4 in Industry Competitiveness
Deep dive into more stats to learn
#WhyJapan
is a great business partner and destination for your business.
Report |
#SDGs
Part 3
Technological advances in CASE and the rise of the
#MaaS
industry are seen as potential solutions to Japan’s mobility challenges. Find out how the public and private sectors are leveraging new technologies to tackle these challenges.
Did you know that Japan’s industrial
#robot
market is the second largest* in the world?
Get insights into Japan’s
#manufacturing
industry, government initiatives and the four up-and-coming markets in this industry-specific report by
#JETRO
.
*2020 data
#Japan
's
#LifeScience
industry is expected to grow due to the nation's rapidly aging population and digitalization efforts in
#healthcare
. Learn more about the initiatives transforming the Life Science industry and what the five up-and-coming markets are.
UL established business in
#Japan
in 1993, and like many, their story is not without challenges. Learn how
@ul_japan
overcame these challenges with the support of
#JETRO
and grew into a true partner of Japanese companies.
#InvestJapan
In our pilot
#podcast
episode, "
#Sustainability
Starts with Good Taste," Mr. Travin Singh, CEO of Crust Group, shares his experiences of expanding the startup from Singapore to
#Japan
and how they intend to further the reduction of food waste in Japan.
#JapanInsight
Read here to find out how the Japanese government is transforming these sectors,
1.
#GreenEconomy
2.
#DigitalEconomy
3. Business Environment
to support more global businesses in their expansion in Japan.
To commemorate the expansion of
#JBridge
service into Africa, JETRO will hold a webinar, “The Future of
#Innovation
in Africa!” We’ll cover case studies of collaborations between
#Japanese
& African companies, and promising local startups.
Solving society’s biggest problems starts with collaboration. We look at how climate risk analytics provider
@ICE_Markets
worked with Asian Gateway Corporation, a Japanese environmental consultancy, to help Asian businesses work towards
#NetZero
emissions.
NEWS |
#BusinessInJapan
@ROCKWOOLGroup
, a Danish stone wool insulation manufacturer, transfers HQ functions of its Japanese subsidiary to a factory in Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and boosts investment.
Read more▶
#InvestJapan
#JETRO
Strategies implemented and measures in place to help
#Japan
achieve
#NetZero
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Deep dive into this report to find out what actions the Japanese government has taken to promote renewable
#energy
for a carbon-free society.
.
@VectorBuilder
, a global leader in gene delivery technologies, established a subsidiary in Yokohama City. But why
#Japan
?
What were the challenges that they faced during their entry into the market? And how did they overcome them?
Find out here:
#JETRO
In the fifth installment of our
#JapanInsight
series, we cover the long-term strategies
#Japan
is setting out to improve the conduciveness of its business environment in order to attract global talent and
#FDI
.
Read more here:
@JFSA_en
,
@JPX_official_EN
What do highly-skilled foreign professionals think about work in
#Japan
?
The Japanese
#business
landscape has changed tremendously over the years, and initiatives have been put in place to create a more welcoming environment for foreign professionals.
🎥
Over the past decades,
#Kyoto
has successfully weaved tradition with
#innovation
and reinvented itself into a city of opportunities.
Watch how leading companies like
@KYOCERA_Global
,
@CELLINK3D
and Garden Lab spark new business in Japan’s old capital.
Looking for a suitable destination to expand your business in
#Japan
? Check out this video where we share the stories of global companies like
@IHI_ad
, EOS and Human Horizons and what brought them to Yokohama, a flourishing innovation City. About Yokohama
📢 Breaking:
@METI_JPN
and the European Commission have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on
#semiconductors
.🤝
Focusing on supply chains, research and development, use case creation of cutting-edge semiconductor, and talent development, the Memorandum fosters Japan-EU
Is having a collaborative ecosystem and world-class R&D environment essential to your
#business
expansion plans?
If yes, check out this video, where we explore why the
#Miyagi
region in
#Japan
makes an excellent business destination for global companies.
More Japanese home-grown
#SMEs
are engaging in
#OpenInnovation
with foreign companies to widen the space for value creation. What do Japanese companies look out for in an OI collaboration and what are the secrets to a successful partnership?
Find out here:
How did Insider, a Turkish unicorn tech
#startup
, has overcome the challenges of adapting their business to the Japanese market?
Check out this case study to learn about the two key strategies the company adopted upon entering
#Japan
.
#InvestJapan
🎙Podcast
#DoingGoodDoingWell
In this episode of “Unleashing the Potential of Women in Japan”, join Ms. Kozue Sawame, Director of the Japan Program of the Fish Family Foundation (USA), as she shares her experiences setting up a base in
#Japan
.
#InvestJapan
What do highly-skilled foreign professionals think about life in
#Japan
?
Check out the
#EnhanceYourCareerinJapan
interview series and hear the stories of four foreign professionals about how they see the Japanese
#business
environment and life in Japan.
NEWS |
#BusinessInJapan
@EagleEyeCloud
, a cloud video surveillance provider worked with
#JETRO
as it planned and executed its successful expansion into the Asia Pacific market and established its headquarters and data center in Tokyo.
Read more▶
How do you decide where to expand your
#business
internationally?
In this episode, explore how your business can benefit from the abundance of opportunities in Japan's regions as we do a deep dive into
#Aichi
's world-class
#manufacturing
ecosystem.
#JETRO
’s RBC (Regional Business Conference), a business networking event aimed at connecting foreign companies with regional business ecosystems in
#Japan
, is back for another installment!
Find out more about the event and the accompanying resources here▶
#JapanInsight
We look at 3 lesser-known areas where foreign businesses can dive into and create value. Read about the developments in
#Japan
's regional ecosystems, collaborations with academia, and business opportunities arising from social challenges.
The Japanese government is taking
#startup
ecosystems to the next level by introducing more initiatives. If you're running a startup business, be sure to check out
#JETRO
’s 2023
#Japan
Economic Report, where we cover in detail what these initiatives are.
🔔 In this hot off the press 2022
#JETRO
Invest Japan Report, we take a comprehensive look at the key trends and developments in inward
#FDI
to
#Japan
and major Greenfield investment projects in Japan. Check out the report here for more data and insights:
To encourage
#innovation
, foster
#collaborations
and accelerate growth, the Japanese government has been providing extensive support to eight
#Startup
Cities.
Read on to find out where these ecosystems are located and how they might benefit your business.
🎙Podcast
#DoingGoodDoingWell
Mr. Keiichiro Araihara, Country Manager of
@WiseSystemsJP
, takes us through the company’s journey of setting up operations in Japan and how the business is “Bringing Smiles to the Logistics Industry.”
#InvestJapan
From arranging visas to finding business partners, investing in or expanding into
#Japan
can be daunting. Find out how
#JETRO
can help you navigate complex issues and support your business journey.
You don’t have to journey alone - learn more here:
Did you know that
#Osaka
ranked 10th in in The Global Liveability Index 2022 (
@TheEIU
)?
Not only that, Osaka, a premier MICE destination, has a thriving
#startup
ecosystem and is home to innovative companies.
Learn more here:
Did you know that
#Kobe
City hosts one of the largest concentrations of
#medical
research facilities in Japan?
Let's hear from leading companies like P&G (USA) and
@duerrdental
(Germany) why they chose Kobe.
Find out more about Kobe here:
#InvestJapan
Intend to invest in
#Japan
?
Then be sure to check out the up-to-date
#JETRO
Invest Japan Report 2022, which deep dives into the new initiatives and policies implemented by the government to accelerate economic growth and resolve social issues:
NEWS |
#BusinessInJapan
@elsa_speak
, a U.S. company of
#AI
-based English language speech assistant that helps improve English pronunciation, establishes a Japanese subsidiary in Tokyo.
Read more▶
#InvestJapan
If you're considering expanding into
#Japan
, you will be glad to know that Japan has not one, not two, but three top-ranking
#science
and
#technology
clusters.
Read on to find out where these clusters are and why they're ranked so highly in the world.
96% of German companies in Japan rated the nation's economic, political and social stability as the key advantage to doing business in Japan. Check out the report of the survey conducted by German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan and
@KPMG_DE
.
There's no doubt that
#taxes
can be complicated, especially if you're not familiar with the country’s tax regime. If you're growing your business in
#Japan
and struggle with taxes,
#JETRO
’s “Setting Up Business” guide might be just what you need.
The impact of COVID-19 on future growth seems limited, as more than half of businesses surveyed remain optimistic about expansion plans.
Check out the current status and trends of foreign-affiliated companies in
#Japan
here:
#InvestJapan
Looking to learn how global companies are collaborating with Japanese academia, associations and companies to accelerate global innovation in
#lifescience
?
Then check out this video of the
#JETRO
Global Open Innovation Symposium held in Oct 2022.
Have you heard of the "
#Startup
Visa"?
If you are an
#entrepreneur
who intends to set up a business in
#Japan
, be sure to check out the various visa-related initiatives launched by the Japanese government!
#JETRO
Investing in Japan has never been easier. 🙌
The Japanese Government offers various incentives to facilitate investment in Japan.
We put together a guide that summarizes the key information in one convenient place.
#InvestJapan
#JETRO
World-class
#healthcare
system, expanding medical institutions with foreign language capabilities, and home to over 500
#MICHELIN
-starred restaurants.
Our
#WhyJapan
page covers why Japan is the top destination of choice for your business and your family.
As
#JETRO
’s latest survey shows, foreign businesses find Japan attractive for the Japanese market scale and growth potential, high level of technology and R&D capabilities (particularly for new businesses), etc.
Find out more about it here.
#InvestJapan
We speak with Tamir Blum, founder of
@kisuitech
, on how he was able to kickstart his farm tech company in Japan by leveraging the
#Startup
Visa, a visa that lowers the barriers of entry for
#entrepreneurs
intending to set up business in Japan.
Reason
#4
to invest in Japan: it has a great business environment and reliable
#infrastructure
.
👉 From reforms that help businesses flourish to political stability, read more on the reasons why Japan is a great place to do business.
#InvestJapan
#entrepreneur
Considering
#Japan
as an investment destination, or looking for ways to grow and expand your
#business
in Japan?
With more than 75 offices in 55 countries worldwide, you can get the support you need from
#JETRO
.
Talk to JETRO first and reach out now!
Considering expanding your
#startup
into Japan?
Why not learn from what
@Workato
, US unicorn, had done to successfully established themselves in Japan?
Check out this special interview article with the founder of Workato Japan Hiroyuki Suzuki.
On May 26,
#JETRO
and Enterprise Singapore ("EnterpriseSG") signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to reassure further collaboration to support Japanese and Singaporean companies in the digital and other fields.
How do foreign-affiliated companies in
#Japan
perceive changes in the business environment?
What are their future plans?
Who are their partners in Japan?
Get the answers from the up-to-date
#JETRO
Invest Japan Report 2022!
#MarketResearch
Have intentions to grow your
#business
in
#Japan
but concerned over the seemingly complex regulations?
Then be sure to download
#JETRO
’s 2022 "Laws & Regulations on Setting Up Business in Japan," a guide specially created with foreign businesses in mind.
You've a solid
#business
expansion plan and are ready to launch in
#Japan
. As you assemble your dream team, there are legal considerations that you need to keep in mind. Find out what these are in
#JETRO
's “Setting Up Business”
#HR
Management guide.
Did you know that
#Japan
is 1st* in the world when it comes to R&D capabilities?
Learn how Japan is accelerating
#innovation
and what are the potential opportunities your business can tap on.
#WhyJapan
#InvestJapan
📢Hack Osaka 2023 Registration is now OPEN!
Catch thought-provoking talk sessions on innovation and tech, network with global business players, and learn how up-and-coming startups are transforming the
#CleanTech
,
#FinTech
and
#SportsTech
fields!
More👉
NEWS from Gov. |
#Japan
It is official. Japan is resuming visa-free travel to Japan on October 11.
Japanese PM Kishida has announced that short-term travelers will no longer require visas and the quarantine measures will also be lifted.
Details:
Coming soon!🎉
Don’t miss the chance to participate in the
#JBridge
seminar happening on June 2.
The webinar will focus on companies in the field of smart cities, which can contribute to solving common challenges in Japan and the U.S.🇯🇵🇺🇸
Register now:
Help make
#smartcities
a reality! 🌆
JETRO &
@METI_JPN
will host their 2nd
#JBridge
US launch webinar on 6/2!
J-Bridge (Japan Innovation Bridge) is a business platform launched in 2021 to support collaboration between Japanese & foreign companies.
INFO:
Gear up for the pinnacle of tech convergence!💡
Viva Technology(
@VivaTech
) kick-off event sets the stage for innovation exchange between Japanese enterprises and global startups, gearing up for the main event from May 22nd to 25th.
Stay tuned as we pave the way for future
Japan’s journey from cash to cashless — that’s what this edition of Expert Perspectives is all about. 💴
🇸🇬 We sat down with Richard Koh of Singaporean fintech firm M-DAQ about their decision to expand into the Japanese market.
#Fintech
#Fukuoka
#InvestJapan
#ExpertPerspectives