Creating in Japan: Grants, Communities, and Business Made Simple
summary
Japan’s grants require showing and spending the cash first — grants reimburse you after spending — so startups need capital or loans; loans have low interest. Company types: sole proprietor okay under ~USD50k, gō-kaisha typically shows ~¥500k–¥1M (a few thousand USD) of capital, kabushiki-kaisha expects ~¥3–5M to be taken seriously. Business manager visa needs ~¥5M and an office; startup visa focuses on market-fit and a pitch. Built a visual novel, Clock Out 2 on Steam, and won a game jam using AI, which led to investor introductions.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction and overview
- 3:06Personal journey
- 6:03Language learning and career
- 12:04Game studio development
- 12:51Business structure in Japan
- 19:17Business financing and programs
- 26:05Visa requirements
- 37:14Community and networking
- 46:12Showcasing and startup programs
- 48:46Final thoughts and contact
- 50:07Q&A session