Business Support for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Your Trusted Partner for Starting, Growing, and Thriving with Your Business in Izu, Japan

1. Introduction

Starting a business in Japan offers incredible opportunities—but navigating bureaucracy, language barriers, and unfamiliar systems can quickly become overwhelming.

Gipango is your bridge to success in Izu: offering strategic guidance, trusted local networks, and culturally fluent support from day one.

2. Why Business in Izu?

• Strategic location: Only 90 minutes from Tokyo, yet far more affordable and livable

• Growth industries: Wellness tourism, digital transformation, remote entrepreneurship

• Work–life harmony: A rare mix of business opportunity and lifestyle quality

See Why Izu for more details

3. Our Business Support Services

Key Legal & Operational Requirements

Starting a business in Japan involves more than just registration. To operate smoothly and meet legal standards, the following requirements must be considered from the outset—especially for those on a Business Manager Visa.

4. Step-by-Step Process

1. Initial Consultation — Free online meeting to assess your needs

2. Tailored Proposal — Recommended structure & support plan

3. Setup & Registration — Legal, administrative, operational steps

4. Permit & Property Support (Optional) — Licensing strategy & property search

5. Market Launch & Ongoing Support — Network building, advisory, practical assistance

We understand each founder’s journey is unique. All steps can be tailored or expanded based on your timeline, industry, and needs.

5. Entrepreneur Stay Plan (Coming soon)

Flexible, affordable, lodging for your business launch in Izu

Ideal for investors, founders, and relocation scouts needing flexible short-term stays while registering a company, searching property, or building a team.

✔ Renovated private residence (licensed lodging)
✔ Fully furnished, Wi-Fi, work-friendly environment
✔ Competitive rates for Gipango clients

6. The Gipango Advantage

Strategic, Compliant, and Human-Centered

Doing business in Japan requires navigating a strict regulatory landscape—company formation, visa processes, property acquisition, and permits all demand proper compliance and certified professionals.

At Gipango, we offer more than introductions—we offer structured, step-by-step support, with:

✔ Pre-structured case preparation to avoid costly errors

✔ Document translation and real-time interpretation

✔ Seamless handover to certified legal, immigration, and real estate professionals

Local Real Estate: Insider Access & Trusted Guidance

We specialize in Ito and the wider Izu Peninsula, offering:

✔ Direct access to owner-listed properties for lease or purchase

✔ Strong partnerships with reputable agents across Izu

✔ Full bilingual support for owner negotiations and process navigation

Why Choose Gipango? 

✔ Deep understanding of Japanese administrative and licensing systems

✔ Embedded in the local Izu ecosystem – Chamber of Commerce member

✔ Human-centered service with international business standards

✔ AI and digital tools to streamline your setup

✔ Cultural translation—not just language, but mindset and practice

7. Take Action

Ready to start your business journey in Izu? Let’s make it happen.