The startup visa system was designed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Japan which allows entrepreneurs from oversea to stay six months to establish a company in Japan (can extend another six months.) Having a year to prepare for establishing a company in Japan, you are also able to research the market and find potential business partners to successfully launch your business and obtain a Business Management visa. There are several local governments designated to provide startup visas such as Fukuoka city, Aichi Prefecture, and others but Shibuya is the first local government to provide a one-year startup visa in Tokyo where nearly 10 million people exist. We look forward to welcoming you to Shibuya, the most exciting place to do business.