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Opening a Padel Club in Japan? What to Test First
Thinking about opening a padel club in Japan? Learn how to test local demand, shortlist indoor venues and build a funding plan before you commit to a lease.
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Would a Business in Japan Fit Your Life? 7 Questions to Ask
What would a normal working week look like if you owned a business in Japan? These seven questions help you think through who runs daily operations, what decisions still need you and whether the budget supports the role you want.
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Why Japan Projects MUST have a Project Manager
Japan projects often stall between specialists. A project manager keeps banking, licensing, setup and key moving parts connected from start to finish.
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Japan Corporate Bank Accounts: What Should You Prepare?
What Japanese banks actually want from a foreign-owned company, why registration and account approval are separate hurdles, and how to prepare for it.
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Hiring Employees in Japan: Costs, Compliance and Practical Planning
A practical guide to hiring in Japan: employer costs, contracts, payroll, overtime, insurance, paid leave, visas and compliance for foreign firms.
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The Business Manager Visa Math Most Families Get Wrong
The Business Manager Visa’s 30 million yen is a floor, not a plan. What a family of four really needs to earn in Japan, and how to build a plan that adds up.
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The Business Manager Visa When Your License Doesn’t Transfer
Your professional license may not transfer to Japan, but the Business Manager Visa asks a different question. What counts, what blocks you, what to check first.
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What Is a Representative Director in Japan?
What a Japanese representative director actually is, the authority and liability the role carries, and how to decide who should hold it.
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How Long Does It Take to Set Up a Company in Japan?
A realistic timeline for incorporating in Japan as a foreigner — stage by stage, what causes delays, and why registration is not the finish line.
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