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The Entrepreneurial Iron Curtain: Why Japan’s New Visa Laws Are Crushing Innovation from Abroad
Japan says it wants innovation. The numbers tell a different story. New companies founded by foreigners have fallen 40% as stricter rules make it harder…
 • Mark Kennedy
The "Fairness" Trap: Are Japan’s Tourism Subsidies Leaving Locals Behind?
Is it really "preferential treatment" to roll out the red carpet for visitors, or are we witnessing the growing pains of a nation trying to balance…
 • Mark Kennedy
AMA Podcast (S-02, E-16) with Kevin Dias, Founder of Ambiki and The Problem-First Method
Hear the story of a Japan-based entrepreneur helping to improve lives through innovative solutions in the fields of speech, occupational, and physical…
 • Mark Kennedy and Kevin Dias
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The "Foreigner Property" Pivot: Japan’s Golden Era of Anonymity Is Ending
As the government rolls out a nationwide tracking system for overseas owners, the "set it and forget it" era of Japanese real estate is officially dead.
 • Mark Kennedy
AMA Podcast (S-02, E-16) with Kevin Dias, Founder of Ambiki and The Problem-First Method
Speak directly with a Japan-based entrepreneur helping to improve lives through innovative solutions in the fields of speech, occupational, and physical…
 • Mark Kennedy
The Price of Wellness: Navigating Japan’s Medical Fee Reform Effective June 1, 2026
Learn how the new medical fee structure will affect your finances if you live in Japan and understand why the change is necessary for Japan's…
 • Mark Kennedy
Japan’s International Student Boom: Why the Next Generation of Global Leaders Is Choosing Tokyo Over America
With over 400,000 students enrolled, Japan is emerging as a pivotal hub for Asian talent and diplomatic soft power. Geopolitical shifts are reshaping…
 • Mark Kennedy
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