It All Begins HerMany foreign business owners and entrepreneurs struggle when they make business pitches to Japanese companies, and for good reason. Some common reasons we’ve come across are the lack of the cultural knowledge for a successful meeting, lack of patience, or worse–lacking the humility to listen to their counterparts to propose a solution that will actually keep the conversation open. 

In this article, we won’t bore you fluff, only practical advice that we’ve gained through working in various Japanese companies, as well as attending a lot of meetings in Japan. 

Opening a corporate bank account in Japan is essential for doing business there. From our experience, many foreign entrepreneurs and business owners find this step challenging. This article offers a step-by-step guide to help your business open a bank account in Japan.