Startup Opportunities

Recommendation

Shibuya City, where Stripe's office is currently located, brings excitement as well as a cosmopolitan, young energy.

Shibuya city gives you a great opportunity to enter Japanese market thanks to their hands-on support regarding startup visa, investments, business partnerships, as well as settling down in Japan with your family.

Daniel Heffernan
Representative Director of Stripe Japan

Shibuya City, where Stripe's office is currently located, brings excitement as well as a cosmopolitan, young energy.

Fariza Abidova
Co-Founder of Trusted Corporation

Shibuya city gives you a great opportunity to enter Japanese market thanks to their hands-on support regarding startup visa, investments, business partnerships, as well as settling down in Japan with your family.

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Q: How can I qualify for Shibuya’s Startup Visa program?
Q: What do I need to prepare to apply for a Startup Visa?
Q: Which language do I need to apply for a Startup Visa? Do I need to speak Japanese?

The program is conducted in English.

Q: What is the minimum investment in my company required to apply for a Startup Visa?

For a Startup Visa you are only required to have enough to make your business plan feasible. Looking to the future, switching from a Startup Visa to a Business Manager Visa requires a minimum of 5M yen capital.