Clinic Concierge
Finding a doctor and overcoming the language barrier can be a challenge. ROAM Medical helps you get the care you need wherever you need it.
Start It Up!
Starting a business anywhere is a demanding endeavor, but doing so in Japan presents its own particular set of hurdles and idiosyncrasies. For those who can navigate the process, however, there are many rewards to be had. Although the dynamics can vary widely depending on the industry, the top challenges facing startups in Japan include simply breaking into the market, language and cultural differences, the time it takes to build a customer base, bureaucratic requirements, and difficulties raising money.
Entrepreneurship in Japan and Beyond
When entrepreneurs consider entering the Japanese market, often they eye the nation’s capital as their starting point. The allure of Greater Tokyo, with its population of more than 35 million, is strong. But ask American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Vice President-Chubu Robert Roche where you should start and he’ll invite you west, to the city of Nagoya.
Nurturing Ideas and Creative Minds
Ever since third grade, when my stepfather took me to a store where we bought a rubber stamp emblazoned with Jones Inc., the entrepreneurial spirit has been part of me. This spirit is one reason I enjoy working with so many talented and inspiring businesspeople through the ACCJ to share stories of ideas brought to life and the determination to succeed as an expat.
Nagoya Means Business
Now more than ever, Nagoya means business. The Chubu region, and specifically the city of Nagoya, has attracted many large tech companies and manufacturers—from automotive to aerospace—because it offers a skilled and talented workforce, affordable land, and a competitive cost of living. With a dedicated focus on creating an innovation ecosystem, Japan’s fourth-largest city has become an attractive location for small business owners and entrepreneurs.