Introduction

Japan Jump Start is a brand new site from The Japan Times dedicated to giving you valuable and exclusive information on how to start and grow a business in Japan. This handy guide contains tips, cultural information, and language materials aimed at helping you get a head start in the world of Japanese business.

If you have just signed up for the Japan Jumpstart 14 Day Test Drive and trial membership, take a moment to tour the Japan Jump Start community. Whether or not you decide to continue your membership, we’re offering you the Japanese Business Handbook in appreciation for trying us out.

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Open a Bar & Restaurant in Japan

We’ve opened up a new course a few weeks ago: Learn how you can open a restaurant or bar in Japan. We will provide you with access to legal documents you must complete and information about how to file them, as well as give you some industry-specific information and tips on how to open and [...]

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How to Get Started Today

Opening a business in Japan can be hard work, but if you follow the laws of the land and do your homework, it can be a very rewarding and fruitful experience. We’ve covered a lot in this course, and have introduced you to some specific steps you can take to get your restaurant up and [...]

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Five Secrets to Growth

During Lesson 6, we’ll cover the following topics: Do Your Homework Pay Attention to the Details Be Realistic in Projections Hire Carefully Care About Your Product Do Your Homework Preparation is one of the most important keys to success. Creating your business plan was a first step in preparing to open your business, but it’s [...]

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Potential Problems and Solutions

During Lesson 5, we’ll cover the following topics: Inadequate or Inappropriate Funding High Competition Knowing the Laws to Follow Failed Inspections Inadequate or Inappropriate Funding Face it: restaurants are expensive businesses to run, and this is one business where cash flow is critical. One common mistake that restaurateurs make is only funding the first phase [...]

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Opening Successfully and Finding Your First Customers

During Lesson 4, we’ll cover the following topics: Write a Press Release “Friends and Family” “Soft Opening” “Grand Opening” Create a Website and Subscriber Newsletter Research Additional Marketing Strategies Write a Press Release One of the best (and free!) ways to get the word out about your new restaurant is to write a press release. [...]

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Sample Business Plan

During Lesson 3, we’ll cover the following topics: Importance of a Business Plan Finding Resources to Help Build Your Business Plan Sample Restaurant Business Plan Outline Importance of a Business Plan Every good business must begin with a well researched and thought out business plan. Beginning your new business is just much like beginning an [...]

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Legal Requirements

During Lesson 2, we’ll cover the following topics: Notification to the Public Health Center Notification to the Fire Department Notification to Tax Office Notification to Labor Standards Supervision Office and Hello Work Special Requirements for Bars/Night Clubs Notification to the Public Health Center You must take the following steps to clear your restaurant with the [...]

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Introduction and First Steps

Congratulations on taking the first steps toward opening a business in Japan! During this course, we will introduce you to the steps you must take to open a restaurant, bar, or combination restaurant/bar in Japan. (Throughout this course, for simplicity’s sake we will refer to these combinations as simply a “restaurant”.) We will provide you [...]

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How to Get Started Today

Opening a business in Japan can be hard work, but if you follow the laws of the land and do your homework, it can be a very rewarding and fruitful experience. We’ve covered a lot in this course, and have introduced you to some specific steps you can take to get your used clothing store [...]

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