A careful look at successful venture-backed companies and startups in Japan can help you grasp future industry trends and opportunities where markets are expected to grow. 

Get the latest virtual office statistics and key remote work trends for the United States, Japan, and other key markets around the globe.

For when you don’t want fluff. Discover meaningful reads and interesting commentary on Japan’s travel, culture, and business scene. 

Looking for Regus alternatives for their coworking and virtual office services?

We explain 9 business industries in Japan that make it difficult to use a virtual office.

Unveiling the current state of remote work in Japan. A comprehensive survey reveals the preferences, challenges, and future of telework among Japanese professionals.

Thinking of bringing your software as a service (SaaS) business to Japan? Today, we take a brief look at key concerns when considering entry into Japan’s SaaS marketplace.

What does an effective business strategy for Japan look like? Foreign brands must be courageous, determined, and highly adaptable.

From 5-star fiction to serious examinations of Japan’s politics and governance, here are 31 book recommendations to fill out your summer reading list.

These are the articles we shortlisted out of the 137 features we published in 2021.

We asked you for your thoughts on lessons learned, books recommended, best buys, and big news of 2021. Here’s part 2 of what you said.

Insights on the challenges founders face as they deal with “accelerator fatigue,” success metrics while running Scale Osaka’s accelerator program, and much more.

Philippe Khin, at only 25, cracked Japan’s permanent residence visa in 4 years—which usually takes 10 years to obtain. Read about his journey, his startup, and his inspiring work philosophy.

TOTO’s former chairman on the philosophies and key strategies that helped create the cult-like devotion that TOTO’s toilets inspire today.

Enjoy this candid conversation on growing and leading the BIJ online community!

From a one-room office in Shibuya to the second-largest Salesforce Economy in the world.

Satoru Iwata was not only a brilliant programmer and innovator—but also famously a forward-thinking strategist regarding the future of Nintendo and its userbase.

For all your listening needs, English-language podcasts by women living or working in Japan. Refresh your listening feed with these amazing finds.

Tax-related considerations that can either help you save on tax or help you have a better grasp of the Japanese tax system—advice for startups & entrepreneurs. 

The survey measured awareness of keywords and daily consumption behaviors related to the SDGs and interest in and experience with ethical consumption and sustainability.