{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"YukiHomes Presents...","title":"Starting A Business in Japan (As A Foreigner) Might Be Easier Than You Think","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0573295c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2568,"description":"In this episode, Derek and Nick welcomes their new co-host Vee!\nThey delve into starting a business as a foreigner, and discuss practical steps, legal considerations, and personal experiences of entrepreneurship in Japan. They discuss navigating business and visas in Japan, the impact of recent policy changes, and practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to start in Japan. They share insights on real estate costs, cultural differences, and building a supportive network.\n🎙️ TOPICS COVERED\nVee's background and journey to living in Japan\nStarting a business in Japan as a foreigner\nLegal considerations and bureaucracy in Japan\nImportance of trust and delegation in business\nSteps to start a business: from idea to execution\nJapanese visa types and work restrictions\nGovernment support for foreign entrepreneurs\nCommon challenges and cultural differences Visa policy changes in Japan\nCost of real estate and business setup in Japan\nCultural differences affecting business\nImportance of local networks and resources\nOpportunities in Japan's aging business landscape\n\n💻  RESOURCES\nwww.zehitomo.com\n\n🎧 CHAPTERS\n00:00 Introduction and new host background\n03:02 Vee's journey from UK to Japan\n06:59 Starting a business in Japan: initial steps\n11:59 Legal challenges and bureaucracy in Japan\n17:56 Trust, delegation, and building a team\n22:59 Visa types and legal restrictions for foreigners\n27:07 Government programs supporting foreign entrepreneurs\n30:05 Practical advice for starting a business in Japan\n\n🔗 WHERE TO FIND US\nYukihomes -> instagram.com/yukihomesjapan\nMichikusa -> instagram.com/michikusa.world\nSubstack -> yukihomes.substack.com\nPR -> vee@yukihomes.com\nGot a topic or question you want covered? Email hello@yukihomes.com or send us a DM!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U8FS9HVBcVxbM7A6T6xYLRYkFbI7iWw2FXTefTv4qNk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYzkw/ZWZiZDEyZmI3OGI4/NTIyYWJmNzQ3ZDJh/ZTY4Yy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}