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Nagoya: where the start-up era meets innovation and craftsmanship

Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture, which lies right in the center of Japan’s main island of Honshu. Aichi Prefecture is an economic powerhouse, second only to Tokyo in terms of GDP and per capita income, and is the host to a nascent start-up boom.

Kitakyushu: the city of steel

Kitakyushu is the second most populous city in the Kyushu region. Formerly known as the Kitakyushu Industrial Zone, one of four major industrial zones in Japan, Kitakyushu was famous for its steel industry thanks to the Imperial Steel Works, the second steel mill built in Japan and the largest in the country for some time after its construction in 1896.

The wave of entrepreneurship from Okayama's “Momo-Sta”

Making Entrepreneurship the New Normal at STATION Ai - Ms. Matsuyama, Aichi Prefecture Startup Promotion Division

NIKKEI THE PITCH Growth” event, where startups from Tohoku compete against each other, will be held.

Hiroshima Unicorn 10 Tokyo Pitch @ TiB

Check out the 11 Hiroshima Unicorn 10 adopted startups

Japan's largest startup hub STATION Ai opens

Japanese government actively seeking overseas talent to promote “internal internationalization”

What is the 'internal internationalization' being promoted by the Japanese government? Let's take a closer look at the new opportunities and appeal for overseas human resources.

US-based SOZO Ventures establishes 11KS in Japan

How to!? Connect with Japanese Startups and Community

Over the past few years, the Japanese startup scene has grown by leaps and bounds. Despite the pandemic, Japanese startups have attracted a strong flow of investment capital from both the federal and local governments. Please read on for a summary of how to connect with Japanese startups, entrepreneurs, and jobs!

GSAP surpasses 500 participating companies

Osaka's startup ecosystem: support, visas, and networking

Clarify the ecosystem of Osaka, a city with affordable living costs, excellent business support, and active startup events.

Techstars launches Japan startup support program

Boost Capital launches free entrepreneurship program

Tochigi Prefecture to hold first startup exchange event in September

Hamamatsu City launches start-up matching site HAMAHUB!

Universities in the Tokai region strengthen support for entrepreneurship

South Korea opens start-up base in Tokyo

Scrum Studio and Hakuhodo's AgeTechX adopt 11 AgeTech start-ups

Terrada Warehouse launches new start-up hub

Kanazawa City builds new business facility

Tenryu, in Hamamatsu City, emerges as startup hub

Real Madrid Collaboration Program with Asian Startups

New program funds Deep Tech talent search