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Financial Issues

Underestimating the financial aspects of a business venture can be ruinous. It is therefore essential to properly grasp the subject. To help you with your project, financial aid and support is available. Knowing where to find them can bring your activity to another level. Correctly protecting yourself against financial risk will help you to avoid sticky situations.

Access To Finance
Although historically Japan has had low levels of FDI throughout the past few years this has been increasing with the country’s banks actively encouraging foreign investment in the country by offering improved access to finance.
Banking
Japan has one of the largest financial services markets in the world. Dense branch networks exist regionally.
Payment Methods
When entering the Japanese market, it is useful to know about payment habits. Although Japan is famous for its high-tech environment, cash is still the Japanese preferred payment method.
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