Business Opportunities

If you are considering starting business in Japan, you might be planning to set up an office in Tokyo and conduct a business feasibility study because a tremendous amount of information and a large number of people are concentrated in Tokyo. But before making up your mind, why not check out Shizuoka Prefecture? Shizuoka definitely has an advantage over Tokyo in the cost of siting and living, while offering you the benefits of rapid access to the Tokyo and the Chukyo metropolitan areas.

When starting business in Japan, an initial expense required is office rent. Rent in Shizuoka is of course significantly lower than in Tokyo.

It is also vital to choose a place to live. Shizuoka is far superior to Tokyo in terms of living cost. Even better, you can enjoy living in a neighborhood surrounded by nature! Shizuoka is the best place to live a comfortable life with your family.

To be more specific, even with taking a round trip between Shizuoka and Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train) twice a week, you will still be able to save approximately 1.45 million yen per year! In addition, if meeting certain requirements, a foreign-affiliated company will be granted a 1-year subsidy of up to 500,000 yen to rent office space in Shizuoka. This results in a total saving of approximately 2 million yen in the 1st year after setting up the office. In conclusion, Shizuoka will be the optimum choice for both business and residence if you want both easy access to major metropolitan areas and a pleasant living environment.