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Investing in Japan

Investing in Japan
Discover the advantages of doing business in Japan. Learn how to bring your business here and read about foreign firms operating successfully in Japan. Get information about Japan's individual regions and markets.
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Why Japan?
Overview of Japan's attractive features as an investment destination, highlighting opportunities in the Japan market, Japan's position as a high tech base and business hub for Asia.

Regional Information
In-depth profiles of Japan's regions, highlighting major industries and clusters—including size, attractive features and level of R&D functions—as well as other aspects of the general business environment.

Success Stories
Learn about opportunities that await you in Japan from the companies that are already here!
Read profiles of numerous foreign firms operating successfully in the Japan market. Profiles examine each company's reasons for coming to Japan, the challenges they have faced and their prospects for the future. View profiles by industry/region and watch video interviews with key representatives from leading foreign firms in Japan.

How to Set Up Business in Japan
Overview of the laws, regulations and procedures related to setting up a business in Japan, as well as an easy-to-follow Flowchart outlining the basic steps and a Model Case showing approximate start-up costs.

Directory for Doing Business in Japan
Find companies and services that provide support for establishing a business in Japan, including relocation firms, extended-stay hotels and temporary staffing agencies.

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Attractive Sectors
In-depth survey of six key Japanese sectors: Automotive Parts, Retail, ICT, Biotechnology, Medical Care and the Environment. Detailed overview of each sector, including competitive advantages, target areas and government policy activities in these important growth areas.