Many foreign entrepreneurs with fledgling businesses in Japan are unaware of the business subsidy programs they could apply to because the information is primarily in Japanese on government websites. Today, we are listing the subsidies that are still open for applications—but pay attention because a few of these have deadlines that are fast approaching!

A careful look at successful venture-backed companies and startups in Japan can help you grasp future industry trends and opportunities where markets are expected to grow. 

In the latest findings from the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 publication (based on 2019 data), Japan ranked 29th in the Ease of Doing Business rankings. Today, we dive deep to discover the reasons behind this lackluster score.