Against a backdrop of changes in the world economy, we have stepped up our promotion of investment in the Japanese economy.
More investment in Japan will introduce new technologies and managerial skills. The resulting competition between foreign and domestic firms will resuscitate the Japanese economy by ushering in new startups and reducing price differentials between domestic and overseas markets. The availability of inexpensive, high-quality goods and services will increase the number of choices to improve the life of the consumer.

MIPRO works to strengthen the cooperation among the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, JETRO and other related organizations. Utilizing our accumulated experience and expertise, we provide information and advice regarding investment in Japan, often seen as an extension of importing goods, to promote business startups and contribute to increasing investment in Japan.

We provide useful advice mainly to small firms, overseas companies and to foreigners living in Japan about establishing businesses in Japan, how to form joint-ventures and take over firms and related topics.

Detailed list of information services

• Advice and information on how to obtain official approval and various other procedures
• Procedures for establishing corporations, selecting store sites, property and business partners
• Advice on selecting products and setting prices
• Japanese distribution system, distribution costs, marketing information
• Information on Japanese lifestyles and consumption trends
• Advice on legal issues, tax returns, residential status, etc.
• Information on regional investment environment, etc.

• We publish booklets and other publications describing procedures and know-how in establishing and setting up small businesses, restaurants as well as information on Japanese sales regulations and procedures for importing raw materials.
• We hold seminars on "Starting up a Business in Japan" for foreign residents, and foreign students in Japan.
• Yearly, we publish "Emerging Business Opportunities in Japan" (Japanese and English editions), an introduction targeted at overseas companies on how to establish a successful foothold in the Japanese market. This booklet provides detailed information on recent economic trends in the Japanese market and its deregulation, direct investment into Japan, activities of foreign firms in Japan, basic characteristics of the Japanese market, Japanese lifestyles and consumption trends as well as changes in the distribution system. It also provides an outline of the unique nature of the Japanese market and latest information with regard to the biotechnology, welfare and environment sectors.