You need to hire, but the process comes with delays, fees, and few good candidates—let alone results. Where does all this leave you?

The key decisions to make pre-paperwork, common pitfalls to avoid, and a step-by-step checklist to guide you on your journey.

We interview the founder of Overland Campers Japan, and a long-time user of TokyoMate’s assistant services, Luke Bridgford, to find out how a passion for off-road travel turned into a business centered on taking you wherever your heart desires.

Don’t forget these procedures when leaving Japan. Bookmark this checklist to help you navigate this stressful period with a little more ease and grace.

Find out if your business is eligible for the government's aid for mitigating the impact of the second state-of-emergency notice.

You took the time to tell us how we’re doing at making it easier for you to live, work, and do business in Japan. Your feedback brightened our day! (We don’t mind admitting that at all.)

Your increased tax breaks, an extended tax return period for 2021, and other tax reforms you will be (generally) happy to hear about.

In Japan, a recent survey shows customers have a distinct preference for speaking to a real person. Here's what that means for your Japan-based company or service.

Documents to prepare, factors that could cause refusal, mistakes to avoid, and a step-by-step checklist for opening a company bank account in Japan. 

Your first banking experience in Japan doesn't have to be a bad one.