{"id":516,"date":"2021-05-12T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yiem.co.jp\/en\/?p=516"},"modified":"2021-05-06T16:38:39","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T07:38:39","slug":"4-popular-business-ideas-to-start-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yiem.co.jp\/en\/4-popular-business-ideas-to-start-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Popular Business Ideas To Start In Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Ever wonder if you could start up your business in Japan but don\u2019t know what it would be?<\/span><\/strong> The best business in Japan is one that does not rely on trends that will fade in a few months. You want to make a business that japanese needs and wants and something that can grow and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Popular Business Ideas To Start In Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will introduce 4 popular business ideas in Japan that are most popular with foreigners who started their own company. These businesses will potentially grow into a fulfilling and money-making venture. So let\u2019s start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to showcase your uniqueness and authenticity, this is the best time to show it&#8230;and through your home country food! <strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Foreign restaurant businesses in Japan have been naturally successful because it opens opportunities to expats in Japan.<\/span><\/strong> It also gives opportunities for japanese to try different cuisines and you\u2019ll stand out to the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Import and Export<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Japan is like a shopping paradise where you could have access to anything you want to buy but it would be a great opportunity to bring out the best things from your home country that may become a hit in Japan. <\/span><\/strong>Also, you could be curing the homesickness of expats here in Japan for importing your goods. Import and export has been a popular business to foreigners in Japan since from food, clothing, furniture etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. English Language Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Most expats in Japan started as an english language teacher. <\/span><\/strong>And if you are up for it, you can communicate with japanese and research the market to see what niche would fit best for you here. For example, you can be an english art teacher or a business teacher. Once you\u2019ve figured out what you want and found a place, then you can open up your own school specializing in a specific study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. Travel Agency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Being a foreigner in Japan, it is necessary for you to be able to fly back freely in your home country with less hassle.<\/span><\/strong> Sometimes you need to go back due to a family emergency or take breaks from work, and those are just some of the reasons. You can make a profit here to offer to foreigners cheaper air tickets all-year round not just depending on the season or because it\u2019s part of a package tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working in Japan and starting your business is a challenging but a fulfilling, and unique experience. What business ideas in Japan are you thinking? Let us know in the comments below which of these business ideas are you curious into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-gaijinpot-injapan wp-block-embed-gaijinpot-injapan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"OQ5W9IRJl2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/injapan.gaijinpot.com\/work\/work-tips\/2010\/09\/14\/the-10-most-popular-businesses-for-foreigners-to-start-up-in-japan\/\">The 10 most popular businesses for foreigners to start up in Japan<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The 10 most popular businesses for foreigners to start up in Japan&#8221; &#8212; GaijinPot InJapan\" src=\"https:\/\/injapan.gaijinpot.com\/work\/work-tips\/2010\/09\/14\/the-10-most-popular-businesses-for-foreigners-to-start-up-in-japan\/embed\/#?secret=OQ5W9IRJl2\" data-secret=\"OQ5W9IRJl2\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profitableventure.com\/japan\/\">https:\/\/www.profitableventure.com\/japan\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-small-business-japan wp-block-embed-small-business-japan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"zGreHRR9NA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusinessjapan.com\/the-complete-list-of-unique-business-ideas-to-start-in-japan\/\">The Complete List of Unique Business Ideas to Start in Japan<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The Complete List of Unique Business Ideas to Start in Japan&#8221; &#8212; Small Business Japan\" src=\"https:\/\/smallbusinessjapan.com\/the-complete-list-of-unique-business-ideas-to-start-in-japan\/embed\/#?secret=zGreHRR9NA\" data-secret=\"zGreHRR9NA\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wonder if you could start up your business in Japan but don\u2019t know what it would be? 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