Guide overview
Running Your Company in Japan
A practical guide for founders who are already moving: admin routines, operational setup, employment basics, and the systems that stop small problems from piling up.
What this guide covers
Build the operational habits, admin systems, and setup choices that keep the business stable after launch.
At a glance
- • 5 articles in this learning path
- • Status: Coming soon
- • Plain-English explanations for non-experts
- • Built for readers making real business decisions in Japan
Chapters
Follow the guide article by article
Each article handles one decision clearly. Readers can follow the recommended sequence or jump to the blocker they have right now.
Article 1
AvailableFirst Operational Basics for New Founders
The first-month checklist for turning a launch into a working business.
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Article 2
AvailableHow to Incorporate a Company in Japan (Step by Step)
A practical founder-first walkthrough for setting up a KK or GK in Japan without getting lost in the paperwork.
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Article 3
PlannedCorporate Address & Office Space for Foreign-Founded Companies
Compare office and address options and explain where practical business needs overlap with bank and immigration expectations.
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Article 4
PlannedJapan's Social Insurance System for Startup Founders
Explain the insurance system founders run into once the business gets formal and salaries enter the picture.
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Article 5
PlannedHiring Your First Employee in Japan
Help founders move from solo operation to first hire without missing the key legal and administrative steps.
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