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Business In Japan (BIJ)

Networking community connecting entrepreneurs with partners for doing business in or with Japan.

🇯🇵 · Founded 2008

Established

Business In Japan (BIJ) is a networking community that began in 2008 as a LinkedIn group for people doing business in, with, or related to Japan. It has grown to approach 100,000 members, with roughly 30 to 35 percent based in Japan. The organisation connects members to a network of partners for company setup, recruitment, translation, and accounting and tax support, and runs a job board for the Japan market.

Open to

  • Market entry partners
  • Specialist help
  • Legal, tax or visa help
  • Audience & community access

Services

Service

Company Setup & Back Office

Who it's for: Businesses entering Japan

  • Business registration and set up
  • Virtual assistant and back-office support
  • Employer of record services
Service

Recruitment & RPO

Who it's for: Businesses hiring in Japan

  • Executive search and hiring
  • Freelancers and dispatch staff
  • Recruitment process outsourcing
Service

Translation & Localization

Who it's for: Businesses operating in Japan

  • Professional translation and interpretation
  • Localization support
  • Investor communication support

Traction

Updated Oct 2026
100,000BIJ members
30-35%members based in Japan