The Future Creation startup-visa programme — operated by Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and other participating municipalities — was extended from 1 to 2 years for selected innovative-founder applicants. Provides a longer runway to register a company and transition to the standard Business Manager visa without leaving Japan.
Foreign founders launching startups under the participating-municipality programmes.
Primary: METI — Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ↗
Corroborating: Immigration Services Agency of Japan ↗
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