Fun Friday 29: Setting up a business in Japan - Learn Japanese Pod

In this podcast, Alex and Andy talk about their experience setting up a company in Japan, why they did it and how! In this episode of Learn Japanese Pod, Andy and I dive into the world of starting a small business in Japan. We share our personal journeys of setting up our own company , the lessons we learned, and the surprises we encountered along the way. If you’re a foreigner living in Japan—or planning to move here—and you’ve ever thought about launching your own business, this episode is packed with useful insights and real talk. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">What We Talked About in This Episode</h2> Here are some of the main topics we covered: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Why we decided to set up a company in Japan Our motivations, goals, and what pushed us to take the leap from freelance to incorporating.</li> <li>Types of companies you can register in Japan We break down common structures...