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Practical answers for international interns and host companies — visa pathways, industry AI playbooks, and alumni outcomes.

The Japan Startup Visa: how international interns convert a Tokyo placement into a founder pathway

Japan's Startup Visa gives foreign entrepreneurs up to two years to prepare a business in Japan before converting to the Business Manager visa. Since October 2025 the conversion bar has risen — which is why a host-company internship is now the de-risked first step.

5 May 2026 · 7 min read