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While I was interpreting between a Japanese expert and his client, an English speaker, the expert abruptly said, 'それは筋が通らないです (Sore wa suji ga tooranai desu; That doesn't make sense)'. What did he mean?
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The Japanese government provides two main types of funding to companies: hojokin and joseikin. Generally, funding from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is called hojokin, while funding from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) is called joseikin.
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My client received full approval for their subsidy application of ¥11m when the government accepted the activity report! It was such a long journey. While it has been a long process, I am delighted that my client's project is progressing with the support of the subsidy.
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My interview with Makoto Yamada, the founder and representative of SEIBO Japan, a Japanese non-profit, brought back memories of my time working at an international NGO in Tokyo.
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This weekend, I went to see a musical called ‘Rock'n'Roll Reflections on Mythology: the Age of Dharma Decline 2024’ because an acquaintance was performing in it. You probably don't understand what it's about from the title.
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I've introduced a new section called 'Industry Outlook' to showcase business trends and ideas for those interested in starting a business in Japan.
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I hope you've all had a wonderful start to 2025! I know it's early in the new year, but I've published an article about the Tokyo Startup Subsidy, which is likely to be offered around spring.
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I hope your business had a successful 2024. Thank you so much for your continued support of Small Business Japan.
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Sample documents are ready for your company address change at the Homukyoku, the first initiative for #RedTapeJapan to help you cut through bureaucracy.
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I'm currently writing a report for a subsidy of over ¥10 million that we won for a client. This report is required to receive the grant money.
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In November 2011, I spent a month volunteering in Iwate Prefecture, one of the areas affected by the tsunami.
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When I went to the UK to study for a Master's degree, I came across the word 'socialise'. I think it was in a booklet for new students, which said something like, 'Let's be proactive and socialise'. To be honest, I found the idea a bit of a chore.