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Hyogo Prefecture

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Ibaraki Prefecture

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Ishikawa Prefecture

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Iwate Prefecture

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Main City: Morioka

Joint Ventures

The joint venture is one of the most implemented approaches in trying to enter a foreign market, the Japanese one included.

Kagawa Prefecture

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Kagoshima Prefecture

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Kansai

Kansai is an area that is located in the centre of Japan and has a huge market with a population of approximately 21.8 million and a Gross Regional Product of approximately $1,022 billion. The size of the economy is equivalent to that of South Korea (ranked 15th in the world).

Kanto

With Tokyo located in it, the Kanto region is considered to be the main engine of Japan's economy. The region accounts for approximately 45% of Japan’s GDP and has the 7th largest economy in the world.

Kochi Prefecture

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Kumamoto Prefecture

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Kyoto Prefecture

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Kyushu & Okinawa

Thanks to their location, both Kyushu and Okinawa are strategic regions which allow Japan to connect with nearby Korea, China and the whole East Asia region in general. Proximity and historical ties combine to create an excellent business environment.

Labour-related Insurance

When foreigners establish sole proprietorships and corporations in Japan, public insurance is required for their dependents, and employees.

Mergers & Acquisitions

The Japanese M&A business represents a sector whose importance has been growing in the last few years.

Mie Prefecture

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Miyagi Prefecture

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Miyazaki Prefecture

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Nagano Prefecture

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Main City: Nagano

Nagasaki Prefecture

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