AQ Partners Blog

Your information hub for Japan back office.

Read blog post:

Opening a Restaurant in Japan: Food Service Permits & Licensing Guide

Read blog post:

Opening a Restaurant in Japan: Food Service Permits & Licensing Guide

Opening a Restaurant in Japan: Food Service Permits & Licensing Guide

Guide to restaurant permits in Japan. Covers public health center licensing, HACCP compliance, food sanitation managers, facility inspections, and alcohol service notifications.

Japan Market Entry

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

Read blog post:

Japan Construction Business License: Requirements for Foreign Companies

Read blog post:

Japan Construction Business License: Requirements for Foreign Companies

Japan Construction Business License: Requirements for Foreign Companies

Complete guide to Japan construction business licenses. Covers 29 categories, ordinary vs special licenses, financial thresholds, engineer qualifications, and penalties.

Japan Market Entry

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

Read blog post:

Import & Export Licenses in Japan: Trade Compliance Guide

Read blog post:

Import & Export Licenses in Japan: Trade Compliance Guide

Import & Export Licenses in Japan: Trade Compliance Guide

Japan import and export licensing guide covering customs declarations, FEFTCL strategic export controls, customs broker requirements, restricted goods, and AEO certification.

Japan Market Entry

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

Read blog post:

Financial Services Licenses in Japan: FSA Registration Guide for Foreign Firms

Read blog post:

Financial Services Licenses in Japan: FSA Registration Guide for Foreign Firms

Financial Services Licenses in Japan: FSA Registration Guide for Foreign Firms

Guide to FSA financial services registration in Japan. Covers Type 1 and Type 2 categories, capital requirements, the 2025 Simplified Type 1 reform, and compliance infrastructure.

Japan Market Entry

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

Read blog post:

Japan Worker Dispatch License: Requirements for Foreign Staffing Firms

Read blog post:

Japan Worker Dispatch License: Requirements for Foreign Staffing Firms

Japan Worker Dispatch License: Requirements for Foreign Staffing Firms

Worker Dispatch License requirements for foreign staffing firms in Japan: ¥20M net assets, manager qualifications, prohibited categories, renewal cycles, and penalties.

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

Read blog post:

Notification vs Permission vs License: Japan's Business Licensing System Explained

Read blog post:

Notification vs Permission vs License: Japan's Business Licensing System Explained

Notification vs Permission vs License: Japan's Business Licensing System Explained

Japan uses five regulatory tiers for business licenses: todokede, kyoka, toroku, menkyo, and ninka. Learn the differences, penalties, and how to identify which tier applies.

Japan Market Entry

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

Trouble Navigating Japan Operations?

We’re here to help companies of all sizes in all phases of the business cycle.

Book a Consultation Submit an Inquiry