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Fun Friday 29: Setting up a business in Japan
In this podcast, Alex and Andy talk about their experience setting up a company in Japan, why they did it and how!
In this episode of Learn Japanese Pod, Andy and I dive into the world of starting a small business in Japan. We share our personal journeys of setting up our own company , the lessons we learned, and the surprises we encountered along the way.
If you’re a foreigner living in Japan—or planning to move here—and you’ve ever thought about launching your own business, this episode is packed with useful insights and real talk.
What We Talked About in This Episode
Here are some of the main topics we covered:
Our motivations, goals, and what pushed us to take the leap from freelance to incorporating.
We break down common structures like the Godo Kaisha (GK) and Kabushiki Kaisha (KK), and why we chose what we did.
How we found help with paperwork, taxes, and navigating the legal landscape.
From choosing a company name to getting all the documents stamped, we share what was smooth—and what wasn’t.
What it was like getting our hankos (personal/company seals) made and how they’re used for official documents.
Tips and gotchas when reserving a name, and how we made sure ours passed.
We compare notes on how bureaucratic (or not) the process was, and how long it took.
Listen to the Episode
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Key Takeaways
For more podcasts on learning the Japanese language and discovering more about the culture of Japan, click here!
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By Alex Brooke
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In this podcast, Alex and Andy talk about their experience setting up a company in Japan, why they did it and how!
In this episode of Learn Japanese Pod, Andy and I dive into the world of starting a small business in Japan. We share our personal journeys of setting up our own company , the lessons we learned, and the surprises we encountered along the way.
If you’re a foreigner living in Japan—or planning to move here—and you’ve ever thought about launching your own business, this episode is packed with useful insights and real talk.
What We Talked About in This Episode
Here are some of the main topics we covered:
Our motivations, goals, and what pushed us to take the leap from freelance to incorporating.
We break down common structures like the Godo Kaisha (GK) and Kabushiki Kaisha (KK), and why we chose what we did.
How we found help with paperwork, taxes, and navigating the legal landscape.
From choosing a company name to getting all the documents stamped, we share what was smooth—and what wasn’t.
What it was like getting our hankos (personal/company seals) made and how they’re used for official documents.
Tips and gotchas when reserving a name, and how we made sure ours passed.
We compare notes on how bureaucratic (or not) the process was, and how long it took.
Listen to the Episode
Click here to listen now or find it on your favorite podcast platform.
Key Takeaways
For more podcasts on learning the Japanese language and discovering more about the culture of Japan, click here!
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