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Japan StartUp Ecosystem & Entrepreneurial Toolbox
New South Innovations Pty Limited trading as UNSW Innovations, UNSW Sydney NSW 2052 AustraliaTelephone +61 2 9385 5008 | Email [email protected]
Presented by Intern Saki Yanagihara Last updated: 31 August 2015
AgendaSTARTUP
Ecosystem
Company
People
Program
Fund Raising
Networking & Competition
Place
Recruitment
Visa
Resource
Startup Ecosystem
Startup Ecosystem in Japan
The 6th country out of 144 economies in the Global Competitiveness Index,
considering its higher level of innovation ,business sophistication,
market size, and infrastructure(Source: The Global Competitiveness Report 2014–2015; The World Economic Forum)
The 16th most reputable country in the world in 2015
(Source: The World’s Most Reputable Countries;Reputation Institute)
5 Japanese cities(Tokyo:15th, Kyoto:34th,
Osaka:36th, Kobe:61st, and Fukuoka:88th)
named Top 100 global cities for an innovation economy in 2014(Source: Innovation Cities™ Index 2014; 2thinknow)
The 29th easiest doing business environment among
189 countries in 2015
(Source: Doing Business 2015; The World Bank)
JAPAN’s Ranking
Startup Ecosystem in Japan
Source: The World Factbook; Central Intelligence Agency
PEOPLE & SOCIETYEthnic groups: Japanese 98.5%, Koreans 0.5%, Chinese 0.4%, other 0.6%Languages: JapanesePopulation: 126,919,659 (July 2015 est.) country comparison to the world: 11Major urban areas - population: Tokyo (capital) 37.833 million; Osaka-Kobe 20.123 million; Nagoya 9.373 million; Kitakyushu-Fukuoka 5.528 million; Shizuoka-Hamamatsu 3.239 million; Sapporo 2.579 million (2014)Birth rate: 7.93 births/1,000 population (2015 est.)Death rate: 9.51 deaths/1,000 population (2015 est.) ECONOMYGDP (purchasing power parity): $4.751 trillion (2014 est.) note: data are in 2014 US dollars (1USD=JPY105.8)GDP - real growth rate: -0.1% (2014 est.); 1.6% (2013 est.); 1.8% (2012 est.)GDP - per capita (PPP): $37,400 (2014 est.); $37,400 (2013 est.); $36,800 (2012 est.) note: data are in 2013 US dollars(1USD=JPY97.6)GDP - composition, by sector of origin: agriculture: 1.2%; industry: 24.5%; services: 74.3% (2013 est.)Labor force: 65.48 million (February 2015 est.) country comparison to the world: 9Labor force - by occupation: agriculture: 2.9%; industry: 26.2%; 'services: 70.9% (2015 est.)Unemployment rate: 3.6% (2014 est.)Inflation rate (consumer prices): 2.7% (2014 est.); 0.4% (2013 est.)Central bank discount rate: 0.3% (31 December 2014)
The National Strategic Special Zones are designated by the national government based on the perspectives of boosting the international competitiveness of industry and promoting the creation of centres of international economic activities by giving priority to advancing structural reform of the economic system.
Especially, three of the six business-friendly zones including in “Tokyo area ( aiming to be a real global business hub),” “Kansai area (promoting innovation reform)” and “Fukuoka city (supporting business foundation as part of employment reform)” can be selected to generate new internationally competitive businesses through start-ups and innovation by building the most business-friendly environment in the world.
The Startup City Promotion Consortium was launched in Dec 2013. Currently, governors of Japanese five cities and two prefectures are taking an initiative to support startups and enhance starup ecosystem in Japan.
With the aim of turning Japan into a country where entrepreneurship is highly valued, local municipalities that are actively promoting entrepreneurship and encouraging startup businesses established this consortium.
In cooperation with economic organizations, members share advanced approaches and know-how while seeking ways to be role models by using the unique features of each municipality.
“Japanese startups have been gaining momentum with government support”
JAPAN’s Coming Starup Boom
Startup Company
[Accounting Service]http://corp.moneyforward.com/
Money Forward is a Japanese personal accounting app.
Money Forward, Inc株式会社マネーフォワード
[Financial Service]http://www.freee.co.jp/
Automatic cloud accounting software which designed for letting business people put more focuses on creative activities
[Financial Service]https://kanmu.co.jp/#clo
Just pay with a credit card, you can receive deals Benefits
Tokyo Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co.,Ltd.
東京中小企業投資育成株式会社URL:http://www.sbic-cj.co.jp/
Nagoya Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co.,Ltd
名古屋中小企業投資育成株式会社URL:http://www.sbic-wj.co.jp/
Osaka Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co.,Ltd
大阪中小企業投資育成株式会社DBJ Capital Co.,Ltd.DBJキャピタル株式会社
GOVERNMENT
Equity (Venture Capital)
StartupNetworking & Competition
Networking & Competition
Connect, learn, and share with professionals at networking events!
Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams and communities.http://tokyo.startupweekend.org/
Social Venture Partners Tokyo (SVP Tokyo) is a network of engaged philanthropists (Partners) that aims to accelerate social entrepreneurship in Japan. They offer various networking events every month.http://www.svptokyo.org/events/
Skyland Ventures Fest Tokyo (#SVFT) is a global startup event (all English). Thye are aiming to create a platform where "global startups meet global talents” in Tokyo. http://svft.skyland.vc/
Innovation Weekend serves as a platform to develop “global venture business originating and discover promising entrepreneurs and support them by offering a chance to raise seed money and receive other supports by linking investors and startups together.http://innovation-weekend.jp/
Samurai Incubate has been organizing startup showcase events in many cities in Japan in partnership with Deloitte’s Tohmatsu Venture Support, called Zenkoku Startup Day or literally All-Japan Startup Day. http://www2.deloitte.com/jp/ja/pages/about-deloitte/articles/news-releases/nr20140501.html
Samurai Venture Summit is one of biggest conferences gathering more than 100 companies including startsup, venture capitalists, incubators.http://samurai-venture-summit.asia/
StartUP Engine is an networking event for anyone interested in staring new business.http://startup-engine.com/event/731
HackerNews is held monthly, and there is usually a good mix of Japanese and foreigners, and programers and business types.https://hntokyo.doorkeeper.jp/
Major Networking Event
TechCrunch Tokyo Novhttp://jp.techcrunch.com/events/
Y E A R - R O U N DInnovation Weekend (Tokyo; Osaka)2 sessions /yearhttp://innovation-weekend.jp/
Decoded Fashion Sratup Summit (Tokyo) Year-round in worldwidehttp://japan-bmc.com/2015/english-page/
CONNECT ENTERPRENEOURS AND INVESTORS! PRESENT YOUR IDEA TO THEM! - Pitch events and competitions offer great opportunities to fundraise and network.
Major Pitch Event & Competition
StartupPlace
Support Place & Co-working Space
K A N S A I
K A N T O
T O H O K U
K Y U S Y UArea
Area Area
Area
STARTUP CAFEOffered by Fukuoka cityFree consulting services for startups, network events & shared working spaces are available
http://www.startupcafe.jp/index.html
OITA CITY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAZAOffered by Oita city24h accessible private office rooms with reasonable price
http://sangyo.horutohall-oita.jp/
ASHISUTAOffered by Sendai cityFree consulting services for startups & various seminars to support sutartup business are provided
http://www.siip.city.sendai.jp/assista/index.html
IBPC( International Business Promotion Center)Offered by Osaka citySupport services to potential incoming businesses & temporary offices etc are offered
http://www.investosaka.jp/en/index.phpS-CUBEOffered by Sakai city (Osaka)Free consulting services for startups, network events & shared working spaces are available
http://www.s-cube.biz/index.html
ITABASHI-KU KIGYOUSHIEN FORUMOffered by Itabashi-ku (Tokyo)Consulting services, network events & shared working spaces are available
http://www.itabashi-kigyou.jp/CHIBA-LABOOffered by Chiba cityCo-working office spaces, consulting services & various seminars/events to support sutartups are provided
http://www.chiba-labo.jp/
F-SUS YOKOHAMAOffered by Yokohama cityOffice spaces, consulting services, & networking events for female startups.
http://www.idec.or.jp/kigyo/woman/index.php
HAMAMTSU KIGYO-KACAFEOffered by Hamamatsu cityFree consulting services & networking events/seminars for startups
http://tsukuruba.com/co-ba/co-ba[Operator] Tsukuruba Inc.[Note]10 places in many parts of the nation are available by becoming a co-ba networking member.
Coworking.com[Operator] Coworking.com[Note]One of large co-working office searching site in Japan.
http://co-work-ing.com/
Nationwidethe incubator
[Operator] BUSINESS BANK GROUP, INC.[Note]The site introduces 637 rental offices and public Incubation facil ities.
[Operator] Bizceed co.ltd[Note]Information of share offi ces, co-working spaces, and rental offices throughout the nation are available.
http://eshareoffice.jp/
TokyoAbout Tokyo Office
[Operator]Real Tokyo Estate[Note]Information of a number of unique, qualified share offices and rental offices in Tokyo is provided.
http://www.tokyorealoffice.jp/
Tokyo The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Offi cial Site
[Operator]The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry[Note]The site introduces incubation facil ities in Tokyo https://www.tokyo-cci.or.jp/entre/sisetsu/
Useful Co-working Office Searching Site
StartupRecruitment
Recruitment URL
9Green Green is the largest career site in IT and Web industries in Japan.
https://creww.me/ja
http://www.green-japan.com/
TalentBase Atrae, Inc., an operator of TenantBase, officers the recruitment service by using computer-based matching system which can access more than 5 million social data.
8 Combinator Combinator offers an opportunity to meet with Over 50 professional startup companies in Japan. https://www.combinator.jp/
6Creww Creww is one of largest startup communities in Japan and offers matching servises for startups.
https://talentbase.io/
5 Startup The site is operated by PE&HR Co.,Ltd. to match between starup copampanies and venture-minded job seekers. http://www.s-venture.jp/
4 Ambitious The site is operated by Wild Card Co., LTD. to match between starup copampanies and venture-minded job seekers. https://b-ambitious.jp/
3 WANTEDLY Wantedly is a hotbed for startups looking for employes and for aspiring founders looking for each other. https://au.wantedly.com/about/overview
2 Justta Justa is an English-language jobs board catering exclusively to the Japanese startup community. https://justa.io/en
1 AngelList Over 2,200 companies have hired candidates from AngelList. https://angel.co/tokyo/jobs
Site Name Note
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Major Recruitment Site
StartupVisa
Visa
Foreign nationals with the following residential status are permitted to work in Japan.
Residential statuses permitted to work in any type of industry or job:"Permanent Resident", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" and "Long term Resident"
Foreigners having one of the above residential status are completely free to engage in any type of activities in Japan. They are free to do any type of job and also to change it if they wish.
Residential status with which people are permitted to work within the limit of certain types of job, industries or job contents: "Professor", "Artist", "Religious Activities", "Journalist", "Business Manager", "Legal/Accounting Services" "Medical Services", "Researcher", "Instructor", "Engineer", "Specialist in humanities and International services", "Intra-company transferee", "Entertainer", "Skilled Labor" and "Designated Activities"(under this status, it is permitted to work only in the activities designated by the Ministry of Justice, such as those on the working holiday scheme or in technical intern training program)
Foreigners having one of the above residential status can receive job counselling and placement service.However, please note that even with this residential status, if he/she wishes to execute an income-generating business or receive remuneration in a different kind of residential status, then this person must obtain a permit for extra-status activities or change his/her residential status.[Note]Foreign nationals with the following residential status can not work in Japan unless they obtain a permit for extra-status activities:"College Student", "Pre-college Student" and "Dependent" Foreigners with the above residential status are not allowed to engage in income-generating business nor receive remuneration.In case the foreigners with the status of "College Student", "Pre-college Student" and "Dependent" wish to work must obtain a permit for extra-status activities from the Immigration Bureau before they start working. However, the permission is given only when it is clear that such activity does not affect his/her primal activity. Part-time job by college students and pre-college students is permitted to be within the scope that will not be a hinder to their study which is their primal activity. For example, college students are permitted to work up to 28 hours a week (occasional students and research students, up to 14 hours a week). Besides, part-time job by pre-college students has to be within four hours a day.
Basic Information for Foreigners Working in Japan
Visa
The most common way to start a business in Japan is to get an BUSINESS MANAGER VISA. [Authorized Activities]Applicants can allow starting or investing into a business in Japan, or managing business on behalf of foreign investors.[Basic Requirements]Applicants must first secure office spaceand prepare at least 5 million yen capital to invest in the businessor hire at least two full-time workers before they even apply for it.
In Japan, there are basically three ways for foreigners to run a company.One is to have an business manager visa. The second is to receive permanent residency and the third avenue is to marry a Japanese.
To attract more foreign investment and help grow the economy, Japanese government is looking to encourage more foreigners to start their own businesses in Japan by easing visa requirements in specially designated zones. Uprated Visa Information is available on Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s Web site: http://www.mofa.go.jp/index.htm
Consultation Support Center for Foreign Res-idents[Location] Tokyo[URL] http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/info/index.html
Business Manager Visa
StartupResource
Other ResourceURLCategory Site Name Note
1Startup News TECH IN ASIA A general site for startup news in Asia including Japan. https://www.techinasia.com/tag/japan/
2Startup News THE BRIDGE A general site for updated startup news in Japan. http://thebridge.jp/en/news/
3Startup News THE STARTUP It presents current startup trends in Japan, especially
focusing on new product release and funding news. http://thestartup.jp/
4Startup News STARTUP X
An Interactive site for statup-minded people, which is oprated by Nikkei Inc, a major Japanese newspaper company.
http://pr.nikkei.com/stux/
5Startup News TechCrunch Japan It provides startup news in Japan with mainly IT startups. http://jp.techcrunch.com/
6Startup Information Japan External Trade Organization
The Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.
http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/
7Startup Information Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners
It offers useful information for Foreigners who seek employment in Japan and Foreign nations with eligible work visas.