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

These are the articles we shortlisted out of the 137 features we published in 2021.

Who can use a virtual office address in Japan? Who can’t? And regulatory concepts that often hinder virtual address use.

Here’s what to know about current trends in freelancing and work styles in Japan, sourced from Lancers’ seventh annual fact-finding investigation. 

Tired of slow-to-load streaming? Need reliable Wi-Fi for those hard-to-schedule calls back home? Here’s what to know about Internet providers in Japan. 

Finding the best way to ship something from Japan depends mostly on your budget and the type of goods you wish to send. This article covers the most popular and trusted options for sending items from Japan to your home country. 

TOTO’s former chairman on the philosophies and key strategies that helped create the cult-like devotion that TOTO’s toilets inspire today.

If you don't have a Business Continuity Plan for your Japanese business yet, start here. 

10 celebrated Japanese and their thoughts on where to focus your obsession, how to recover from failure, the power of first-hand lessons, and much more.

Digitization in Japan—1 piece of the story so far. Here’s what happened, what needs fixing, and what happens next.