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?

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!

A Window to the World

Why be a Salaryman, when you could be a Founder, a Visionary, a Role Model!

What Monozukuri Tour Revealed About Kyoto Startup Ecosystem