Osaka / Kyoto / Kobe Entrepreneur Guide

An overview of selected hubs in the Kansai region of Japan.

Last updated: JAN 2021
Key changes in the area reflected on the graph and in the text. Mainly added new startup support organizations and removed inactive ones.

Habitat Update — May / Jun 2018

A recap of past events and a guide for upcoming activities in and around Osaka.

Habitat Update — Jul / Aug 2018

A recap of past events and a guide for upcoming activities in the Kansai region.

Habitat Update — Aug/Sep 2018

Anecdotes from past events and a guide for upcoming activities in the Kansai region.

Habitat Update — Jun / Jul 2018

A recap of past events and a guide for upcoming activities in and around Osaka.

First things first: A strong earthquake of magnitude of 7 hit northern Osaka on the morning of June 18 (Mon) paralyzing the train-system of Kansai and causing four…

Habitat Update Oct 2018

Anecdotes from the startup universe and a guide for entrepreneurship activities in the Kansai region of Japan.

Kobe: City of Design

You might have heard of Kobe Beef, but do you know Kobe Chinatown or Kobe Harbor?

Kyoto: A Maker’s Place

How the craftsmanship culture of Japan’s former capital paved the way to a global hub for IoT and hardware startups.

Marketing for Startups: How to Stand Out from the Crowd

Any business success depends on marketing — and startups are no exception. Here is a basic list of ideas you could start implementing today!

The Kitchen of Japan

Eat till you drop and donate while doing so!