​Japan Market Entry 101: Startup Visa & Shibuya's Ecosystem for Indian Founders

​Thinking about expanding to Japan? Join Shibuya Startup Support for a live session on how the Startup Visa works, what it takes to qualify, and how Shibuya's ecosystem can support your growth — built for India-based founders ahead of Bengaluru Tech Summit.

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Webinar Details

• ​August 31st, Monday, 2 pm  India Standard Time

• ​45 minutes (30 min presentation + 15 min live Q&A)

• ​Online (link to be sent after registration)

  • ​This session will be recorded, and the slides will be shared with the participants afterward.

• ​Co-hosted by Shibuya Startup Support (SSS), Bengaluru Tech Summit, and the Government of Karnataka

• ​Supported by Carve Startup Labs

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About This Session

​Shibuya, one of Tokyo's most dynamic districts, runs a startup support program backed by the Shibuya City government to help international founders establish and grow their business in Japan. This webinar will walk through:

• ​Overview of Shibuya's startup ecosystem and what SSS offers international founders

• ​How the Startup Visa works, step by step

• ​Eligibility requirements and required documentation

• ​What to expect after arriving — incorporation, banking, and ongoing support

• ​Live Q&A with the SSS visa team

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Speakers

​Ryuta — Startup Visa Lead

​Yaro — Startup Visa Program Manager

​Ryuta and Yaro support international founders at Shibuya Startup Support, guiding them through the startup visa application process and supporting their business growth in Japan to help them navigate the early stages of building in Tokyo.

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Who Should Attend

​This session is most relevant for founders who meet the following core requirements for the Shibuya Startup Visa:

​1. Educational Background

​A Master's degree or higher in business management, or in a field related to your proposed business.

​2. Management Experience

​At least one year of experience in a leadership/managerial role (not general operational experience) directly relevant to your proposed business.

​Note: these are two of the core eligibility criteria. Final eligibility also depends on your business plan and other standard visa requirements, which we'll cover during the session.

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About Shibuya Startup Support

​Shibuya Startup Support (SSS) is a startup support program backed by Tokyo Shibuya City government, helping international founders enter and grow their business in Japan while supporting Japanese startups expanding globally. SSS offers hands-on support across the Startup Visa, company incorporation, and connections with founders, investors, corporates, and the broader startup ecosystem in Shibuya and Tokyo.

​Links

• ​Shibuya Startup Support: shibuya-startup-support.jp

• ​Startup Visa page: https://www.shibuya-startup-support.jp/startup-visa

​We look forward to seeing you there!