Entrepreneur Stories Japan

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December 6, 2024

In Japan, personality diagnosis based on blood type is believed in. Do you know your blood type?

December 2, 2024

What is the 'internal internationalization' being promoted by the Japanese government? Let's take a closer look at the new opportunities and appeal for overseas human resources.

November 27, 2024

Want to know more about Japanese culture? Then let's open the black box together.

November 26, 2024

Is the cost of living in Tokyo really that high? As a matter of fact, there are ways to live in Tokyo on a budget with a little ingenuity.

November 22, 2024

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