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JAPAN MARKET ENTRY & BUSINESS SETUP

Enter Japan With The Market, Business and Operating Workstreams Aligned

Entering Japan involves more than setting up a company. Businesses need to understand the market, determine the right entry approach, prepare the operating model and coordinate the many practical workstreams required to establish a local presence.

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Lumara supports international businesses and founders across the commercial, operational and coordination side of Japan entry, working alongside qualified legal, tax, immigration and other professional advisers where required.

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WHO THIS IS FOR

International companies evaluating the Japanese market

Foreign founders planning to establish a business in Japan

Overseas businesses preparing to launch a Japan operation

Companies expanding an existing international business into Japan

Founders relocating to Japan alongside a business launch

Japanese Cuisine Spread
JAPAN MARKET ENTRY STRATEGY

Market & competitor intelligence

Customer and buyer analysis

Japan-specific commercial positioning

Entry model & operating requirements

Pricing & offer implications

For Companies Deciding How to Position, Establish & Launch in Japan

Typical scope can include:

Investment from ¥3,000,000

Typical engagement: 6–8 weeks

Brand & communication requirements

Digital & channel strategy

Partnership & B2B development

Regulatory roadmap

12-month launch roadmap.

What We Help You Answer

Our team provides the clarity and strategic direction needed to navigate Japan's unique business landscape, ensuring your entry is structured, compliant, and optimized for success from day one.

Is Japan the right market for our business?
What does the Japanese competitive landscape look like?
Who should we target in Japan?
How should our offer and pricing be adapted?
What is the most appropriate way to enter the market?
What people, systems and operating resources will we need?
What should our Japan launch sequence look like?
Which local providers and partners do we need?
What needs to be handled by lawyers, tax advisers or immigration professionals?
How do we coordinate the different workstreams without managing everything ourselves?
Business workers talking

One-stop service so you can focus on growing your business

Step-by-step guidance through complex registration and compliace processes

Expertise specifically for foreign entrepreneurs in Japan

  • SERVICE SCOPE
    BASIC
    BUSINESS
    PREMIUM
    Starting Investment
    From ¥200,000
    From ¥400,000
    From ¥700,000
    Japan Market Readiness Assessment
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    Japan Market & Competitor Research
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    Japan Customer / Buyer Assessment
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    Japan Entry Options
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    Japan-specific Offer Considerations
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    Japan Operating Requirements
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    Japan Setup Roadmap
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    Bilingual Coordination
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    Office / Operating-location Research
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    Provider / Partner Research
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    Business Launch Coordinator
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    Professional Adviser Coordination
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    Founder / Family Relocation Coordination
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    Typical Delivery
    2 - 3 weeks
    4 - 6 weeks
    6 - 10 weeks
  • SERVICE SCOPE
    BASIC
    BUSINESS
    PREMIUM
    Starting Investment
    ¥300,000
    ¥550,000
    ¥950,000
    Japan Market Readiness Assessment
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    Japan Market & Competitor Research
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    Japan Customer / Buyer Assessment
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    ●
    Japan Entry Options
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    ●
    Japan-specific Offer Considerations
    —
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    ●
    Japan Operating Requirements
    —
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    ●
    Japan Setup Roadmap
    —
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    Bilingual Coordination
    —
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    Office / Operating-location Research
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    Provider / Partner Research
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    Business Launch Coordination
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    Professional Adviser Coordination
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    Founder / Family Relocation Coordination
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    Typical Delivery
    2 - 3 weeks
    4 - 6 weeks
    6 - 10 weeks
  • ADD-ON SERVICE
    INVESTMENT
    Japan Market Readiness Review
    From ¥350,000
    Japan Customer & Competitor Snapshot
    From ¥300,000
    Office / Provider / Partner Research
    From ¥250,000
    Bilingual Business Materials Localization
    From ¥150,000
    Additional Bilingual Coordination
    From ¥100,00
    Professional Adviser Coordination / Project Tracking
    From ¥150,000
    Japan Launch Marketing Setup
    From ¥250,000
    B2B / Partnership Outreach Setup
    From ¥200,000
    Website / Brand Localization
    From ¥300,000 (full website quoted under Service Brand & Design)
    Relocation / Family / School Research
    From ¥100,000 depending on scope

SPECIAL NOTES

Lumara provides commercial, operational and project coordination support. Legal, tax, immigration, accounting and other regulated professional services are handled by appropriately qualified independent professionals.

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Where required, Lumara can help coordinate communication, documentation and timelines between the client and those professional advisers.

Government fees, professional fees, property costs, recruitment costs and other third-party expenses are separate from Lumara's fees.

Enter Japan With A Clearer Plan

Whether you are still evaluating Japan or ready to establish your operation, tell us where you are in the process and what you need to accomplish.

Discuss Your Japan Plans
Happy Office Talk
Business workers talking

One-stop service so you can focus on growing your business

Why Lumara for Business Setup

Expertise specifically for foreign entrepreneurs in Japan

Step-by-step guidance through complex registration and compliace processes

Step-by-step guidance through complex registration and compliace processes

One-stop service so you can focus on growing your business

Expertise specifically for foreign entrepreneurs in Japan

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