After having successfully entered the market, the next concern for any business is operational and logistical issues. This section will brief you on the various operational issues you will encounter when expanding into the Japanese market.
If you want to sell your product in Japan, you need to be familiar with all the available distribution channels.
In order to succeed in Japan you must have a thorough knowledge of Japanese human resources procedures, especially regarding wages, working hours, resignation, and the management of labour-related disputes when starting a business and hiring staff.
Despite the challenges posed by Japan’s diverse landscape, the country has an extensive transport and logistics network.
When foreigners establish sole proprietorships and corporations in Japan, public insurance is required for their dependents, and employees.
Consumers must be aware of you in order to purchase your product. But how do you become known on the market?
This section will provide you with all the necessary information about visas and residency in Japan. Information on the new points-based system which grants preferential treatment to highly-skilled professionals is also provided.
This website and related activities are managed by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, a joint venture between the European Commission's Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government's Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI).
