Entrepreneur Stories Japan

How much does it actually cost to live in Tokyo, the capital of Japan?

November 20, 2024

Historically, the Japanese have a close relationship with Cannabis. There is a sacred and lofty connection that transcends religion.

November 19, 2024

Hokkaido offers affordable living, stunning natural beauty, and a supportive startup ecosystem for foreign entrepreneurs. With a dedicated Startup Visa, STARTUP HOKKAIDO provides assistance in English, networking events, and a hub ("Shakouba Young") connecting startups, investors, and local businesses. Ideal for startups aiming to grow globally!

November 13, 2024

We spoke with Kathy Liu, Head of the Osaka branch at Plug and Play Japan. Based in Silicon Valley, Plug and Play is a leading global accelerator and venture capital firm. The Osaka branch is actively collaborating with OIH on initiatives to revitalize Osaka, and we spoke to her about these efforts.

November 7, 2024

In February 2025, three large-scale startup events will be held around Japan; in Aichi, Shibuya, and Hokkaido — hosted by the local governments of each region.

November 4, 2024

The blackbox editorial team visited Japan’s second-largest city, Osaka. They interviewed the “OIH,” an innovation creation center established by Osaka City in 2013.OIH is located in the Grand Front Osaka complex in Umeda and operates under the theme “From Osaka to the World.” It serves as a gathering place for entrepreneurs and technologists, supporting the creation of new businesses and their scale-up efforts. Through approximately 200 events and programs annually, OIH facilitates the exchange of diverse people and ideas, contributing to developing an innovation ecosystem in the Kansai region.For this interview, Nae Nakamura, the director of OIH’s Startup Support Division, discussed the organization’s activities and Osaka’s appeal.

October 24, 2024

Over the past few years, the Japanese startup scene has grown by leaps and bounds. Despite the pandemic, Japanese startups have attracted a strong flow of investment capital from both the federal and local governments. Please read on for a summary of how to connect with Japanese startups, entrepreneurs, and jobs!

October 22, 2024

We spoke with Igor Voroshilov, the Russian founder of Supasaito which specializes in web development and education using Webflow and other NoCode and AI tools. Supasaito offers professional web development services for Japanese startups and large companies, so we asked about how his business was founded.

October 14, 2024

Clarify the ecosystem of Osaka, a city with affordable living costs, excellent business support, and active startup events.

October 10, 2024

SORA Technology is a startup that is using drone technology to tackle challenges in developing countries. We spoke with CEO Yosuke Kaneko about the company's founding and his message for entrepreneurs.

October 7, 2024

We spoke to Ryuji Ikoma, CEO of Clear Inc., a company with the vision of "Creating the Future of Sake."

August 22, 2024

IVS 2024 KYOTO / IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO, Japan's largest startup conference for entrepreneurs and investors, was held for three days from July 4 to 6, 2024, at Kyoto Pulse Plaza.

July 16, 2024