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Punctuality in Japan: Lessons No Business School Teaches
"If you are on time, you are already late. If you are five minutes early, you are on time. If you are thirty minutes early, you have become somebody else's problem." — Anil Raj .Three decades of doing business between India and Japan taught Anil Raj plenty of hard lessons. But this small one about punctuality stuck with him the most — because it wasn't really about time at all. It was about consideration: showing up in a way that never inconveniences anyone else's day. By Ani
Aug 307 min read


Starting a Business in Japan: What Does It Actually Cost to Set Up?
How much does it really cost to start a business in Japan? From KK and GK registration fees to capital, taxes, banking, social insurance and the Business Manager visa, this practical 2026 guide breaks down the costs, timelines and decisions foreign entrepreneurs need to understand before setting up a company in Japan. What does it actually cost to set up a company in Japan? A practical breakdown of incorporation and early-stage business costs. by Anil Raj Over the years I hav
Aug 1512 min read


Cracking the Japanese Market: What Indian Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Japan offers immense opportunities, but success requires patience, trust, cultural understanding, and long-term commitment. Industry experts share practical advice for Indian entrepreneurs entering the Japanese market. Japan is one of the world's most sophisticated economies — and one of its most demanding markets to enter. For Indian entrepreneurs used to the speed of Western markets or the deal-making culture of the Middle East, Japan can feel like an entirely different rul
Aug 54 min read


Indian Vision, Japanese Discipline: Rahul Bapat on Building a Business in Japan, Real Estate and Resilience.
Tokyo, June 20 2025 "Japan gave me the discipline to pursue my dreams, the people skills to nurture them, and the patience to sustain...
Jun 20, 20254 min read


JETRO Invest Japan Report 2024
FDI stock in Japan exceeds 50 trillion yen for the first time JETRO has compiled a comprehensive report on foreign direct investment...
Dec 30, 20242 min read
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