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Yes, they do. They've opened up the gates. Funding minimum is 5 million JPY. The issue is language barrier and price. You can go to China, Vietnam, Philippi

Yes, they do. They've opened up the gates. Funding minimum is 5 million JPY. The issue is language barrier and price. You can go to China, Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia to get much cheaper labor. But not the infrastructure or trust and safety.

jariel 7y ago
"The issue is language barrier and price." I think this is kind of a 'new world' view. Japan is not Canada/America/New Zealand, or even UK which is easy to adapt into for historical reasons. The issue is 'culture' - of which 'language' is only the most apparent barrier. Japan has 1) a very complicated culture and 2) it's ethnocentric. These two things are related, because with such a complicated culture, it can take a very long time to adapt, and probably a lot of effort. Newcomers who don't make a concerted effort over a very long time won't ever make it to that level. One might argue that to be truly integrated, one might have to be 'born and raised' there. To boot, because there are so few who don't fit this mould, this has the additional effect of reinforcing in the minds of Japanese (or any such culture), that even individuals who have conquered the cultural artifacts but who 'look different' aren't really 'Japanese'. Aside from ethnocentric concerns over 'what makes a Japanese person Japanese' which is surely controversial ... it makes it very difficult for newcomers to participate. These things are neither 'government mandates' nor can they simply be bound into issues such as 'language and food' (although language is a big one) - it's a pervasive and intrinsic nature of the nation. It's such a 'big thing' that I'd say whatever they do to attract foreign talent probably has to address this Elephant in the room.
vosper 7y ago
I think GP might mean "Japan" as in "the people of Japan" rather than the Japanese government. The government putting some things in place on their side doesn't necessarily mean that foreign entrepreneurs will actually be welcomed in everyday life, finding customers, suppliers, etc...
- rootsudo 7y ago
  Because no one wants to deal with someone who can't speak Japanese on Japan. As I stayed above, it's a barrier of entry.
  - jolmg 7y ago
    While I've never had any first-hand experience with Japan, it is said that there is some degree of discrimination that stems from cultural differences. Stuff like foreigners find it more difficult to rent apartments because the owners are concerned they won't be quiet enough and disturb the neighbors, or won't sort out their trash appropriately, etc. I don't think language is the only issue. Japanese work culture also seems very particular. It seems likely that a business run by a foreigner would result in cultural clashes with employees, with customers, and with the general public.
    - rootsudo 7y ago
      I agree, you don't have any first hand experience in Japan. If what you all said was true, why do foreign enterprises profit in Japan then? Language is culture. Culture is people. You seem to be missing the big picture, and that isn't bad - it just means you should try to improve your ignorance. Plus, all the issues you said apply anywhere in the world.
      - jesterson 7y ago
        If you pardon my interruption - you shouldn't be so hostile and rude to people trying to convey their point. I'd say don't be rigid - be openminded and look what people want to say. As someone who have a lot of first hand experience in Japan I must say most of "liberation" that government declare are mere declarations. This applies not just to visa or enterpreneurship policies but to most of local matters as well. And then some people are surprised - government did something so why no-one is coming? > If what you all said was true, why do foreign enterprises profit in Japan then? If we look at list of companies that left Japan and compare it to list of companies that succeeded, the first one would be much longer. You still need to be a part of keiretsu to operate, to open a bank account, to get rid of all those ridiculous requirements business usually fights with, and so on. > They've opened up the gates. That's a very strong definition of what is happening. I'd say they reduced the code from the lock from 48 character password to 24, but still keep the passphrase :) Despite declaration of "opening", Japan still preserves all possible barriers for emerging business and protecting it's own, largely inefficient, keiretsu companies and businesses. > But not the infrastructure or trust and safety. While it's debatable, it's not an exclusive thing. Singapore, Hong Kong, offers better safety with significantly better taxation.

jariel 7y ago

"The issue is language barrier and price." I think this is kind of a 'new world' view. Japan is not Canada/America/New Zealand, or even UK which is easy to adapt into for historical reasons. The issue is 'culture' - of which 'language' is only the most apparent barrier. Japan has 1) a very complicated culture and 2) it's ethnocentric. These two things are related, because with such a complicated culture, it can take a very long time to adapt, and probably a lot of effort. Newcomers who don't make a concerted effort over a very long time won't ever make it to that level. One might argue that to be truly integrated, one might have to be 'born and raised' there. To boot, because there are so few who don't fit this mould, this has the additional effect of reinforcing in the minds of Japanese (or any such culture), that even individuals who have conquered the cultural artifacts but who 'look different' aren't really 'Japanese'. Aside from ethnocentric concerns over 'what makes a Japanese person Japanese' which is surely controversial ... it makes it very difficult for newcomers to participate. These things are neither 'government mandates' nor can they simply be bound into issues such as 'language and food' (although language is a big one) - it's a pervasive and intrinsic nature of the nation. It's such a 'big thing' that I'd say whatever they do to attract foreign talent probably has to address this Elephant in the room.

vosper 7y ago

I think GP might mean "Japan" as in "the people of Japan" rather than the Japanese government. The government putting some things in place on their side doesn't necessarily mean that foreign entrepreneurs will actually be welcomed in everyday life, finding customers, suppliers, etc...

rootsudo 7y ago
Because no one wants to deal with someone who can't speak Japanese on Japan. As I stayed above, it's a barrier of entry.
- jolmg 7y ago
  While I've never had any first-hand experience with Japan, it is said that there is some degree of discrimination that stems from cultural differences. Stuff like foreigners find it more difficult to rent apartments because the owners are concerned they won't be quiet enough and disturb the neighbors, or won't sort out their trash appropriately, etc. I don't think language is the only issue. Japanese work culture also seems very particular. It seems likely that a business run by a foreigner would result in cultural clashes with employees, with customers, and with the general public.
  - rootsudo 7y ago
    I agree, you don't have any first hand experience in Japan. If what you all said was true, why do foreign enterprises profit in Japan then? Language is culture. Culture is people. You seem to be missing the big picture, and that isn't bad - it just means you should try to improve your ignorance. Plus, all the issues you said apply anywhere in the world.
    - jesterson 7y ago
      If you pardon my interruption - you shouldn't be so hostile and rude to people trying to convey their point. I'd say don't be rigid - be openminded and look what people want to say. As someone who have a lot of first hand experience in Japan I must say most of "liberation" that government declare are mere declarations. This applies not just to visa or enterpreneurship policies but to most of local matters as well. And then some people are surprised - government did something so why no-one is coming? > If what you all said was true, why do foreign enterprises profit in Japan then? If we look at list of companies that left Japan and compare it to list of companies that succeeded, the first one would be much longer. You still need to be a part of keiretsu to operate, to open a bank account, to get rid of all those ridiculous requirements business usually fights with, and so on. > They've opened up the gates. That's a very strong definition of what is happening. I'd say they reduced the code from the lock from 48 character password to 24, but still keep the passphrase :) Despite declaration of "opening", Japan still preserves all possible barriers for emerging business and protecting it's own, largely inefficient, keiretsu companies and businesses. > But not the infrastructure or trust and safety. While it's debatable, it's not an exclusive thing. Singapore, Hong Kong, offers better safety with significantly better taxation.