My wife and I recently got haircuts. My experience was fairly smooth, but my wife was initially turned away(!). Through this, we learned about the differences between men's and women's haircuts in Japan—the locations and even the licenses of the hairdressers are different.
Assuming both parents are foreign nationals, here is a structured overview of the main stages of pregnancy and childbirth in Japan, including required procedures, typical costs, available subsidies, and details regarding the child’s nationality and residency.
Moving to Japan as a young couple with no income and no Japanese language foundation can be challenging, but with careful planning and adaptability, it is possible to live comfortably. Below is an overview of the main expenses you will face and practical strategies to help you settle in and build a comfortable life.
Relocating to Japan as a couple with a new apartment and no kids or car? Navigating insurance can feel daunting, but this guide outlines the essential policies you need in your first year—tailored for a single-person business owner on a management visa. Discover how to stay protected and compliant with ease!
Japan's 2025 AI entrepreneurial opportunities focus on vertical field applications, enterprise service tools, and generative content innovation, requiring combination with local needs (such as aging population, manufacturing upgrade) and technical trends (large model lightweight, multimodal generation). Entrepreneurs should prioritize high-demand, low-substitution niche markets while paying attention to policy trends and ecosystem cooperation.
Have a long-term visa but new to Japan and can't communicate in Japanese yet? Here's what to do when you need medical care.
Select the most suitable professionals for collaboration.
Japan’s startup scene thrives at the intersection of deep tech and cultural uniqueness, with growing opportunities in aging society services, sustainable industries, and Web3-enabled governance. For global entrepreneurs, balancing innovation with local sensibilities remains key.
While the system changes from 2024 are expected to make it easier to start businesses in Japan, the screening process for business feasibility and continuity is expected to remain stringent.
