Japan music marketplace Audiostock secures .8M for global subscription service

Japan music marketplace Audiostock secures $5.8M for global subscription service

Okayama, Japan-based Audiostock, the Japanese startup behind a marketplace for music composers and sound creators under the same name, has secured 670 million yen (about $5.8 million) in its latest round, according to Nikkei’s report on Wednesday. Participating investors include Susquehanna International Group, Ceres (TSE:3696), and HBCC Technology Investment. This follows the company’s series B […]

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Japan’s space debris remover Astroscale secures 9M, brings valuation to 5M

Japan’s space debris remover Astroscale secures $109M, brings valuation to $295M

Tokyo-based Astroscale Holdings, the Japanese startup offering space debris removal services, has secured approximately 12.4 billion yen (about $109 million) in a Series F round, which brought the startup’s valuation to 33.4 billion yen (about $295 million). This follows their series E round back in October of last year. Investors participating in the latest round […]

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How To Start A Business In Japan: A Step-By-Step Guide

How To Start A Business In Japan: A Step-By-Step Guide

Japan is an ever-growing market, and it’s a hugely popular choice for foreign individuals and businesses who want to take the challenge of opening or expanding their business abroad. We have talked in our blog about entering the Japanese market , but in this article, we will be diving deep into the technicality of registering […]

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Japan’s Top Social Media Platforms in 2021

Japan’s Top Social Media Platforms in 2021

Covid-19 pandemic has changed our behaviour, especially online. Social Media, mobile, digital have become an indispensable part of our daily life for people living around the world. According to the Digital Report by We are Social, in partnership with Hootsuite, in 2020, while most of the world was in lockdown, social media users grew at […]

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10 foods to keep your body healthy and warm in your winter

10 foods to keep your body healthy and warm in your winter

There is no substitute for healthy eating. Incorporate these food items with various health benefits in your diet chart today and enjoy winters to the fullest. Key Highlights The diet you eat plays a very important role in building immunity and overall well-being Here are some foods that have health benefits, especially in the winter […]

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Top 20 Japanese Startups of 2021

Top 20 Japanese Startups of 2021

Japan, known as one of the most innovative nations, is an attractive environment for startups. One of the reasons is that it has a long history of entrepreneurship and innovation. Japan punches above its weight owning 11% of the world’s largest companies, with less than 2% of the global population. Japan has science, basic trust […]

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Japanese Startup Ecosystem – Analysis

Japanese Startup Ecosystem – Analysis

Innovative business models and technologies are what drive the growth of startups. Many startups have been trying to capture demands that have arisen in link with societal changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Japan has been very cautious about any activities that could further the spread of coronavirus- from the closing of educational institutions, entertainment […]

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