Investment in Japan

Business Directory

This section introduces the expert support network aimed at helping foreign-affiliated companies invest or make secondary investments in Japan (this information will be updated when needed).

Disclaimer: MIPRO does not assume any responsibility for the content provided by companies, specialists, etc., listed in this section. It is the sole responsibility of directory users to determine the reliability of such content.

Company establishment, Visas, Financial Accounting

Sakashita International Tax Accountant Office

Specialists in International Tax Matters

Address 1-24-7-305 Kakigara-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0014
TEL 03-3664-7713
Web site http://www.bygones-tax.com/english/
Comment Financial accounting support for foreign-affiliated companies, taxation consulting for international transactions etc. We are especially strong in consulting for IT companies.
We work in both English and Japanese.

Sugiyama & Co. - CPA

Address 6F Kogai Bldg., 2-8-2 Shibakoen Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0011
TEL 03-3433-3600
Web site http://homepage3.nifty.com/sugiyama_kaikei/
Comment Our services follow:
1) Assistance of incorporation
2) Out sourcing such as book keeping, payroll calculation and payment procedures
3) Reporting to head quarter in English by email using Excel file in instructed form
4) Tax services such as preparation of tax returns or consultation on tax strategy
5) Preparation of annual accounts to be attached to tax return

Sunaga CPA Firm

Address 3F Kishimoto Bldg., 2-2-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
TEL 03-5288-8835
Web site http://www.sunagacpa.jp/
Comment We provide fast and efficient consulting service for company tax accounting.
Through utilizing our network of chartered accountants, we are confident in our preparation for IPO, and consulting for internal control issues, forensic accounting and general accountancy services.

Takahashi Gyosei-shoshi Firm (administrative scrivener firm)

Handling establishment of corporate body (company), approval and licenses, and copyright, etc.

Address 3-7-1 Kotobuki Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0042
TEL 03-3844-3014
Web site http://www.takahashioffice.com/
Comment Our main activities are as follows:
1. Utilization of intellectual property rights (especially licenses), intellectual property collateral loans
2. One yen company/ NPO establishment and operation support, including obtaining licenses for company establishment.
3. Supporting utilization of public subsidies/ grant money
4. Supporting employment/ work of foreigners and application for resident status

RIS International

Various license applications, residential status applications (Legal/ tax firm)

Address 11F CJ Bldg., 2-7-4 Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003
TEL 03-5510-5281
Web site http://www.ris-tokyo.com/english/about_ris.html
Comment We provide a "one-stop" legal service to foreign-affiliated companies, and have a proven record of already establishing over 200 companies. In addition to the procedures for company establishment and obtaining visas, we offer a wide range of services including acquisition of various licenses and creation of documents relevant to various contracts.
We also provide bilingual communication with native English speakers in our staff.

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Translation, Interpretation Companies

ID Corporation

Address ID Kawada-cho Building, Kawada-cho 7-6, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0054
TEL 03-3357-1189
Web site http://www.id-corp.co.jp/english/english.html
Comment Since its establishment in 1977, ID Corporation has been providing a total language service of outstanding quality as a "Communication Designer."
ID's list of clients includes government ministries, national and local government bodies and many leading companies from the private sector, including banks, trading firms, publishing houses, advertising agencies, and universities.

Idea Institute Inc.

Multilingual translation, design, DTP

Address Idea Bldg., 3-1-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013
TEL 03-3446-8660
Web site http://www.ideainstitute.co.jp/en/
Comment We handle more than 50 languages, and cover multiple fields in translation.
Our native-speaker translators have backgrounds in various industries, and our in-house experienced team runs quality checks on all materials.

International Language & Culture Center, Co., Ltd.(ILCC)

30 years of experience

Address 4F Fukuyoshizaka Bldg., 2-17-44, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
TEL 03-5562-3661
Web site http://www.ilcc.com/eg/
Comment Our translators cover a wide range of languages and fields, combining linguistic ability with cultural understanding and industry specific knowledge.

Global Works, Ltd.

Address Nishi-Shinjuku 3-6-5-610, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
TEL 03-5908-4355
Comment Multilingual translation in the areas of international cooperation, environment, food, energy, trade and world cultural heritage site renovation.

International Documentation Center

Translation, interpreting, audio-typing, medical paper submission service.

Address 6F Kibiki Bldg., 1-13-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
TEL 03-5524-7180 (representative)
Web site http://www.i-idc.co.jp/english/
Comment We have been providing translation, interpretation, audio-typing etc. essential for international business for thirty years. Focusing on economics, law, medicine, technology, patents etc. we provide translation in English as well as various European and Asian languages.

Trilingual Japan Limited.

Translation, interpretation, design, printing

Address 4F Eminansu-Kudan Bldg., 3-5-7, Kudan-minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074
TEL 03-3238-9516
Web site http://www.tobi-fw.com/tjl/english/e_index.html
Comment We have good record in the following areas; medicine/ pharmacology, nuclear energy, energy in general, computer/ IT-related documents, finance, securities, legal, industrial machinery etc.

Japan Translation Center, Ltd.

Translation, interpretation, design, DTP

Address 8F Dai-Ni Chuo Bldg., 7 Kanda Mitoshiro-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0053
TEL 03-3291-0655
Web site http://www.jtc.co.jp/english/
Comment We have more than 400 translators, interpreters and editing staff, covering over 38 different languages.
Our areas of expertise are trade, investment, various countries’ reports, finance, patents, structural engineering, environment, bio-technology, tourism, IT, technology, publishing etc.

Best Version, Inc.

Multilingual translation, planning, DTP editing, printing, binding.

Address Yamatogo Square 203, Hon-Komagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021
TEL 03-5395-4721
Web site http://www.bestversion.co.jp/
Comment Our domestic and overseas staff utilize their expertise in various fields of translation and proof reading.
We also cover diagram and chart construction, DTP editing, media production and printing.

Honyaku Corporation

Translation, DTP, binding, printing

Address 3F Hongo MF Bldg., 1-24-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033
TEL 03-5802-1971
Web site http://www.translatejapan.com/e_index.html
Comment Our broad area of expertise in fields that require high levels of linguistic skill includes contracts, patents, business presentations requiring sound business knowledge and documents for consistently changing IT and financial fields.

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Increasing New Business Opportunities

OpenStroke Co., Ltd.

Increasing new business opportunities

    
Address 3F Iwai Bldg., 2-6-38Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 220-0011
TEL 046-628-3011
URL http://openstroke.jp
Comment Our multilingual Japan entry service(OPID) assist small to mid-scale technology and chemical-oriented foreign companies do business in Japan, providing the highest quality business-matching, technology- transfer, M&A, marketing(incld. trade show participation, advertising), legal solutions(incld. patent law) and documentation(incld. translation) services. All members come from leading companies, laboratories, universities and legal offices in Japan and overseas.

Jaidac Corporation

Sales support, overseas marketing research, industry studies, translation, web page creation etc.

Address 3F Toushiikusei Bldg., 3-29-22 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002
TEL 03-5774-4494
Web site http://www.jaidac.jp/english/jaidac_english.html
Comment Jaidac has staffs having many years of experience in overseas assignment and sales, and they can provide support for field sales, marketing and overseas operation.
Starting with investment from the Tokyo Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Corporation in 2001, we now have 12 consultants, supporting small to medium size companies both at home and abroad.

JAPAN Business Contact Group Inc.

Japan market entry support services, Recruiting service

Address No.102, 20-17 Takanawa 4-chome Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074
TEL 03-3446-1265
Web site http://www.jbc-group.com/
Comment We help foreign companies with their market entry planning for the Japanese markets. We plan, support and implement your market entry goals for Japan in the field of high-tech electronics, semiconductors, Internet and telecommunications, medical equipment and medical disposal products. We are also helping foreign based companies source executive and managerial level candidates using their specific requirements and profiles for our search.

D.I.D. Corporation

Operating the Japan - Korea business portal web site Kumukumu. Japan - Korea business investment consulting.

Address 4F WIT Bldg., 3-3-12 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041
TEL 03-5573-4372
Web site http://www.kumukumu.co.jp/
Comment Kumukumu provides business support with its trade investment know-how via its Japan - Korea portal web site.

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Recruitment

Gaipro

Specialists in foreign recruiting/ personnel development

Address Nihonbashi Ningyo-cho 3-4-5, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0013
TEL 03-5913-9588
Web site http://www.gaipro.com/index_e.htm
Comment We provide a consulting service to satisfy both Japanese and foreign-affiliated companies’ recruiting needs. We also provide recruiting service for foreigners, follow-up of employment of foreigners, and information for foreigners. We support companies’ globalization.

JAC Japan Co., Ltd.

Recruiting, personnel dispatch business

Address 14F Jinbocho Mitsui Bldg., 1-105 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
TEL 03-5259-9221
Web site http://www.jacjapan.co.jp/english/
Comment We introduce permanent employee and dispatch staff. In Japan, we have eighteen year record built on trust and achievements. Our global network covers six countries with five branches in Japan. We connect talented individuals with companies that utilize their ability. Around 25,000 people register with us each year.

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Public Relations Support

WIP Japan Corporation

Translation, interpretation, web marketing, localization

Address Sogo Hirakawa-cho Bldg., 1-4-12 Hirakawachou, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093
TEL 0120-40-90-50
03-3230-8200
Web site http://japan.wipgroup.com/english/
Comment Construction of overseas multilingual web sites and promotion.
We are able to provide readers research from monitors in 184 different countries.
For companies looking to expand overseas customers and clients, we offer all-round support in web site translation, keyword analysis, competition analysis and promotion etc.

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