Ever dreamed of starting your own business in Japan?
Discover what it’s really like to launch a start-up in rural Japan at this free online event, hosted by the Hiroshima Prefectural Government.
Thursday 12 June 2025
7:00–8:30pm JST (11:00am–12:30pm UK time)
Location: Online | Free to attend
This is your chance to hear directly from entrepreneurs who have made the move, including:
Kira Bella – a global citizen and founder of Kirameki, a rural revitalisation and sustainable tourism venture based in Kitahiroshima. With roots in Tanzania and Australia, and a career that’s spanned six continents, Kira now supports cultural preservation and rural development through entrepreneurship in Japan.
You’ll gain insights into:
How to set up a business in Japan
Visa and start-up support available through Hiroshima Prefecture
What it’s like to live and work in Japan’s countryside
Steps to launching a venture and integrating into the local community
Why Hiroshima is actively attracting international founders
Hosted by:
Hiroshima Prefectural Government, in partnership with the Furusato Kaiki Support Centre
MC: Tom Miyagawa Coulton – co-founder of The Setouchi Cookbook and long-time island resident in Kure City, Hiroshima.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, digital nomad, or simply interested in Japan’s regional innovation landscape, this webinar is not to be missed.
Register here to attend:
https://www.hiroshima-hirobiro.jp/system/event/202505180000
Join us to explore the real possibilities for entrepreneurship
