Editorial: The 'harsh reality' of running a restaurant
There is a 'harsh reality' of running a restaurant. These are high break-even points and long depreciation.
For your business
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For your business
Beyond the business plan: Essential steps for F&B success in Japan
Tokyo's JR Yoyogi Station's east exit leads to a block packed with izakayas, a diverse range of restaurants such as sushi and Korean BBQ, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Just a short stroll from this scene, you'll find yourself transported to Ireland.
Announcement
Coming soon: Small Business Japan, an online publication for the English-speaking community in Japan
Launching in mid-October, Small Business Japan is a new type of online publication for the English-speaking community in Japan, particularly those active in or wishing to do business here.
News Insights
The inevitable future? 'Japan's shrinking population: reimagining cities and society
I recently watched a Japanese news program on TBS titled 'Japan's shrinking population: Reimagining cities and society for a future with fewer people.' I found it very informative for anyone living in Japan now and in the future, and I translated and summarised it in English below.
Subsidies
Subsidies: Understanding the potential drawbacks
*This article was originally published on the website of Posse Nippon, the publisher of Small Business Japan, prior to the launch of Small Business Japan (October 2024). Articles published before September 2024 have been edited and transferred to this site.*
Visa
Stricter scrutiny ahead for foreign restaurant owners in Japan
To ensure quality and compliance, the immigration office is implementing a new "Food Industry" qualification and will be conducting more thorough reviews of these cases, points out Tachikawa. Why and what are the potential implications?
For your business
Essential information for Business Manager and Startup Visas in Japan
If a non-Japanese person wants to start a business in Japan, what do they need to know first? Yasuo Tachikawa, an immigration lawyer familiar with visa applications, responded to our questions.
Subsidies
'Pre-screening' required for the COVID subsidy this time (2022)
Subsidies
Required documents for the COVID Subsidy 2022
For the COVID subsidy, here are the slides of the required documents for the application. The slides include a glossary, too.
Subsidies
Application of a subsidy for SMEs or registered freelancers is now open
The Japanese government started accepting applications for a subsidy for SMEs or registered freelancers who are seriously affected by COVID-19.