YOKOHAMA - Blackbox Directories

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Yokohama

Landmark

Minato Mirai 21

With a convenient central location, lots of open space, and plenty to eat, see, and do, Minato Mirai 21 is an excellent starting point for any trip to the city of Yokohama

Culture

Yokohama Chinatown

Yokohama is home to Japan's largest Chinatown. The approximately 500-square-meter area has over 500 Chinese shops and restaurants to explore, so bring your appetite and set aside plenty of time for your visit!

Landmark

Red Brick Warehouse

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a key part of the scenery along the shores of Yokohama Port. Once used as the city's main shipping hub, this historic site is now a bustling and vibrant center of local culture and community.

Museum

Cup Noodle Museum

Looking more like a modern art gallery than a... well, a museum for Cup Noodles, the Cup Noodle Museum in Yokohama is a fascinating playground of history and creativity brought to you by the makers of one of the world's most beloved kitchen staples..

Landmark

Minato Mirai 21

With a convenient central location, lots of open space, and plenty to eat, see, and do, Minato Mirai 21 is an excellent starting point for any trip to the city of Yokohama

Culture

Landmark

Museum

Launch Your Vision in Yokohama's Harbor.

Strategic Gateway to Global Markets

Yokohama is one of Japan's largest port cities, attracting attention as an international business hub. On Tokyo's doorstep and with convenient access to major airports like Narita and Haneda, it makes an ideal location for conducting international business.

Innovation Hub & Talent Pool

Yokohama is a melting pot of diverse industries, ranging from cutting-edge technology, manufacturing, IT, to research and development. The city hosts numerous research institutions and universities, offering a rich pool of highly-skilled talent, making it an ideal environment for new business initiatives and partnerships.

Live, Work, Thrive:

Yokohama not only offers a vibrant business environment, but also a rich recreational and cultural landscape. The city boasts beautiful coastlines, historic landmarks, international cuisine, and a multicultural community — making it attractive not just for work but also for living.

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For FOUNDERS

Business Support & Incentives

Yokohama provides incentives for businesses setting up offices, factories, and R&D centers, including subsidies, support for growth sectors and new entrepreneurs, and tax breaks for leasing. Collaborating with Kanagawa prefecture and JETRO, the city offers tailored resources for company success in Japan.

#StudentVisa, #WorkVisa,#Startup Support, #co-working

Yokohama Startup Visa

A guide for foreign entrepreneurs on obtaining a visa in Yokohama, complete with information on the relevant municipal departments. The guide outlines the application process, criteria, and approval flow for visas. Support in foreign languages is also available.

#StudentVisa, #WorkVisa,#Startup Support

Yokohama Foreign Residents Information Center

Yokohama provides comprehensive multilingual support in 12 languages for expatriates, offering information, consultations, and expert referrals. Assistance also extends to community engagement, including international exchange programs, volunteering, and support for international residents..

#CommunityEngagement, #InternationalExchange, #ForeignerSupportServices, #ExpertReferrals

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OFFICIAL SITE & SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS

Official Site

Ryosuke Kimura (Lifetime Ventures)

The founder and managing partner of Lifetime Ventures, a pre-seeded VC from Yokohama, talks about why he is doing business from Yokohama and the strengths and weaknesses of the Japanese startup scene.

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