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About Japan Subsidy Guide

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We explain Japanese business subsidies in plain English, so that foreign founders and owners can use the same support as everyone else.

Last updated October 26, 2026

Yuki O

MEMBER 01

Born in Tokyo,
reading the fine print
for you.

I was born and raised in Tokyo. I work with businesses in Japan every day, and I have seen how often good owners miss out on support simply because the rules are written in Japanese.

I read the official guidelines, check every number against the source, and rewrite them in English you can act on.

Photography is my hobby, so I care about pages that are clear at a glance.

From
Tokyo
Age
30
Hobby
Photography
Role
Planning and editing

Editor／Yuki O

Takaaki I

MEMBER 02

Raised in Shizuoka,
checking every number
twice.

I grew up in Shizuoka, where the sea and rivers were always close by. My hobby is fishing.

At work I help businesses with forms and procedures, so I know how small details decide whether an application goes through.

Like waiting for the right tide, I read each program’s rules closely so you know what to expect before you apply.

From
Shizuoka
Age
30s
Hobby
Fishing
Role
Research, writing and site operation

Editor & Operator／Takaaki I

Why this site exists

Japan spends large budgets every year helping small businesses invest, hire and raise wages. Foreign-owned businesses can apply too — but almost everything is written in Japanese, and the English information online is scattered and often years out of date.

Japan Subsidy Guide reads the official Japanese sources and explains each program in English: who can apply, how much you can get, what to prepare and what to avoid.

Who we are

A two-person team based in Tokyo — Takaaki I (operator) and Yuki O, introduced above. We work with businesses in Japan every day and have seen how often good businesses miss out because of language.

RoleName
Editor & OperatorTakaaki I
EditorYuki O

We are not gyoseishoshi, sharoshi or tax accountants, and our pages are not reviewed by one. For your own case, talk to a licensed expert.

What we are — and are not

  • A private, independent website
  • A guide that links to every official source we use
  • A place to find English-speaking experts
  • Not a government website. We are not affiliated with any ministry, agency or local government.
  • Not an application service. We never prepare or submit applications. Only licensed experts may do that for a fee.
  • Not legal or tax advice. See our disclaimer.

How we are funded

The site is free to read. We earn money from paid expert listings and affiliate links, which are always labelled “PR”. Details are on our PR disclosure page.

Operator details

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Site nameJapan Subsidy Guide
OperatorTakaaki I
LocationTokyo, Japan
Contacthello@japansubsidyguide.com (contact page)