A founder’s guide to identifying trustworthy international partners, avoiding hidden risks, and making smarter early expansion decisions.

Kate Opolonets

Marketing specialist

Japan is a biotech powerhouse but for US startups, entering the market often brings unexpected challenges. Regulatory alignment with the PMDA, trusted local partnerships, and culturally fluent go-to-market strategies are essential for success.

Karen Onuma

Marketing expert

Planning to enter the Japanese biotech market? This practical guide shows how small biotech startups can succeed with the right approach and local support.

Karen Onuma

Marketing expert

Compare Japan's top smart farm pilot zones: Deep Valley, Fukushima Innovation Coast and Hokkaido Agri Hub. Understand program details for your first agritech trial.

Karen Onuma

Marketing expert

Explore Japan’s fast-growing agritech market. Learn about incentives, trends, compliance and tips that foreign entrants should know about.

Karen Onuma

Marketing expert

Learn practical strategies for building trust in Japan and gaining credibility in the Japanese business culture. Actionable guidance for business leaders expanding into Japan.

Karen Onuma

Marketing expert

How do you register a company in Japan? Compare KK, GK, branch, and rep office types—plus setup steps, timelines, and tips for foreign founders.

Karen Onuma

Marketing expert

Planning to enter foreign markets? Focus on these key research areas—from market demand to local partnerships—to build a successful market entry plan.

Karen Onuma

Marketing expert

Global expansion opens up great business opportunities - but is initially costly. Learn how to keep the cost of international expansion low and scale your business without overspending.

Fiqih Rahmawati

Marketing Expert