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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

So Many Parents Keep Asking the Same Question: How Can My Child Build a Career in Japan? Here's My Practical Guide. How Indian Students Can Study and Work in Japan: 5 Routes Explained by Anil Raj.

For Indian families considering Japan, the path to study and work has never been clearer. How Indian Students Can Study and Build a Career in Japan: 5 Routes Explained is well explained by Anil Raj in his article. Study and Career Opportunities in Japan for Indian Students By Anil Raj I get this question almost every week now. Sometimes after an event in Tokyo, sometimes on WhatsApp from India, sometimes from a friend of a friend who heard I have been here a long time. The w

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

A Book That Reconnects History: Kolkata and West Bengal's Enduring Contribution to India–Japan Relations

Released at the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026, India–Japan Relations: Contribution of Kolkata and West Bengal highlights the personalities and historical connections that laid the foundation for today's trusted India–Japan partnership. Business conferences are often remembered for investment announcements, trade discussions, and networking opportunities. Yet, at the 5th India–Japan Business Conference (IJBC) 2026 in Kolkata, one of the most memorable moments came n

The Architect of the Indo-Pacific: Unpacking the Contradictory Legacy of Shinzo Abe

Years after his assassination, Shinzo Abe's legacy continues to shape Japan and the wider Indo-Pacific. From bold economic reforms and a more proactive security policy to the vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific that placed India at the heart of Japan's strategic outlook, Abe's ideas remain central to the evolving India–Japan partnership and the region's geopolitical future. July 8 remains a date that carries a visceral shock. When a crude, handmade weapon abruptly ended Sh

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Uttar Pradesh Hosts Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki, 200+ Japanese Business Leaders for UP–Japan Investment Meet 2026

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India-Japan-Africa Growth Corridor: Building a Trilateral Growth Corridor for the Global South

India and Japan are giving fresh momentum to their Africa partnership under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision. Backed by the India–Japan Joint Economic Forum, a new JETRO strategic report, and renewed focus on the Asia–Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC), the two nations are positioning themselves to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, digital infrastructure, healthcare, green energy, and resilient supply chains across the Global South. The sixteenth India-Japan A

A Book That Reconnects History: Kolkata and West Bengal's Enduring Contribution to India–Japan Relations

India–Japan Business Conference 2026: The Future Begins in Kolkata

The India–Japan Business Conference 2026 positions Kolkata as the gateway to deeper SME collaboration, technology partnerships, and the next chapter of Indo–Japan economic cooperation.