Kouna-Hime
Business Development — For Corporations & Organizations

Business Development Support

Think tank-style business development support that fuses administrative expertise with research and consulting. We solve regulatory and institutional challenges faced by corporations and organizations using data and specialized knowledge. With multilingual support in English, Chinese, and more, we also assist foreign companies entering Japan and expanding regionally.

Administrative Services

We reduce the burden of administrative procedures through expert support grounded in legal and regulatory knowledge.

License & Permit Application Support

Agency and advisory services for complex administrative procedures including water rights, River Act permits, and various business licenses. We provide clear explanations of legal interpretation and procedural workflows.

Subsidy & Grant Applications

We identify the most suitable programs for your business — such as Manufacturing Subsidies, IT Introduction Subsidies, and Business Restructuring Subsidies — and support you from application through post-award follow-up.

Regulatory Compliance

Leveraging our legal database expertise cultivated through LexCard, we support regulatory research for market entry and compliance reviews for existing operations.

Research & Consulting

We support decision-making through data-driven and expertise-backed research and analysis.

Policy Research & Regulatory Analysis

Monitoring regulatory trends, analyzing public comments, and preparing impact assessment reports on how policy changes affect your business.

Market Research & Feasibility Studies

Market size estimation for new ventures, competitive analysis, and entry feasibility assessment and strategy proposals considering the regulatory environment.

Business Strategy & Planning

Mid-term business plan development, fundraising strategy, business portfolio review, and new venture roadmap design.

Multilingual Support & Foreign Company Assistance

With multilingual support in English, Chinese, and more, we assist foreign companies from Japan market entry through regional expansion.

Japanese Legal & Regulatory Research (Multilingual)

Research and reporting on Japanese laws, regulations, and licensing systems in English, Chinese, and other languages. We clarify legal requirements for foreign companies entering the Japanese market.

Japan Market Entry Support

One-stop support for foreign companies establishing operations in Japan, including company incorporation, business license acquisition, and initial tax and labor setup. Grounded in accurate institutional understanding through LexCard's legal database.

Regional Expansion & Local Government Partnerships

Utilizing local government incentive programs and subsidies, navigating region-specific regulations, and supporting establishment of regional offices. We leverage our partnerships with local governments to support business expansion beyond Tokyo.

Pricing

ServiceBase FeeSuccess Fee
Research & ReportsFrom ¥150,000
License & Subsidy Application SupportFrom ¥100,00010–20%
Advisory Contract (6 months min.)Initial: Free¥100,000/mo

* The above are estimates. Individual quotes are provided based on project scope and requirements.
* Initial consultation is free. Online meetings available.
* Hourly rate consultations are available for startup support.

Why Choose Us

Technology x Administrative Expertise

We combine deep legal database knowledge cultivated through LexCard development with hands-on administrative experience. We deliver data-driven, accurate institutional understanding.

Think Tank-Style Approach

Beyond simple procedural support, we aid organizational decision-making through policy trend analysis and data-driven research.

Multilingual Support (EN / 中文 / etc.)

We support legal research and report preparation in English, Chinese, and other languages — assisting both foreign companies entering Japan and Japanese companies expanding overseas.

Ongoing Partnership

Through advisory contracts, we provide continuous support for rapid response to regulatory changes and mid-to-long-term business strategy.

Start with a free consultation

Whether it's regulatory research, licensing procedures, business strategy, or foreign company market entry — feel free to reach out. English and Chinese support available. Weekdays until 9:00 PM, online meetings available.