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『Establishing Your Business in Osaka – Cultural, Legal & Visa Insights』
（* We kindly ask you to register for the webinar through the application page on the Osaka City website.)
Overview
A webinar will be held for foreign companies and entrepreneurs considering entering and establishing a presence in the Osaka and Kansai market. The seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of Osaka’s business environment, the challenges foreign companies may face when entering the Japanese market and how to address them, as well as the legal procedures required to start a business. It will also cover the requirements and application process for the Business Manager visa. Through case studies from companies that have already established operations in Osaka, participants will gain a wide range of up-to-date and practical insights.
* The viewing link will be provided to registered participants shortly before the event.
Target Audience
Foreign companies and organizations interested in the Osaka market, foreign-affiliated companies, and government/public-sector-related organizations
Venue
Zoom Webinar
The viewing link will be provided to registered participants shortly before the event.
*Note: To ensure smooth participation in the webinar, we recommend that you join from a location with a stable high-speed internet connection, such as a reliable Wi-Fi connection.
Program（Subject to Change）
16:00 Osaka’s Business Environment
Osaka International Business Promotion Center（IBPC Osaka）
16:10 What Foreign Companies Should Know When Entering Japan and Tips for Market Entry
Brian Lim, COO, encognize G.K.
16:30 How to Build a Business in Japan from Osaka – Insights from Established Companies
Andy Chung, CEO, TAKABAMA Limited
Brian Lim, COO, encognize G.K.
16:50 Step-by-step Guide to Business Establishment in Japan
Poom Kerdsang, Senior Associate, Foreign Registered Lawyer, GVA Professional Group
17:10 Business Manager Visa Requirements Feasibility and Alternatives for Doing Business in Japan
Poom Kerdsang, Senior Associate, Foreign Registered Lawyer, GVA Professional Group
17:30 Support Services Offered by Osaka City Government
Osaka International Business Promotion Center（IBPC Osaka）
17:35 Q & A
17:50 Closing
Organizer / Co-organizer
Osaka City / Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI)
Support：Osaka Business and Investment Center (O-BIC)
Speakers
Brian Lim
COO, encognize G.K.
Brian is the COO of encognize G.K. Based in Osaka for the past 4 years, Brian oversees market expansion initiatives in the Asia Pacific region, by supporting startups, scale-ups, and SMEs in expanding internationally by helping them identify new markets, design go-to-market strategies, and facilitate key business introductions.
Andy Chung
CEO, TAKABAMA Limited
Andy Chung is a venture builder working at the intersection of sustainability, technology, hospitality, education and international business development.
His work focuses on turning intellectual property and early-stage ideas into practical ventures, market pilots and collaboration opportunities. With experience across Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and Asia, Andy has supported initiatives in ESG learning, sustainability decision-making, immersive hospitality training and Japan market development.
Through TAKABAMA KK, he is now focused on building from Osaka as a practical base for collaboration between Japan, Asia and the wider world.
Poom Kerdsang
Senior Associate, Foreign Registered Lawyer, GVA Professional Group
Poom Kerdsang is a Foreign Registered Lawyer (Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi) based in Osaka, with over three years of experience supporting foreign entrepreneurs and companies in Japan. His work covers the practical and procedural aspects of doing business in Japan, including company establishment, regulatory compliance, and Business Manager Visa applications. He has supported clients from a range of backgrounds through the process of building a business presence in Japan.
Kensho Onoda
Lawyer, GVA Professional Group
Based in Osaka, he supports foreign companies in establishing legal entities in Japan and obtaining visa, while also assisting them in conducting business in Japan. His professional philosophy is to deliver legal services with an awareness of not only legal perspectives, but also practical advice on Japan’s unique business customs and practices — so that foreign companies can focus on what matters most: their business.
Application
We kindly ask you to register for the webinar through the application page on the Osaka City website.
https://www.investosaka.jp/event/2026/investwebinar2026E.html
＊Application Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026.
The information you provide will be used by the organizers and co-organizers for administrative tasks, various communications, and information provision (including announcements via email) related to this project. By submitting your application, you agree to this policy.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
IBPC Osaka (Osaka International Business Promotion Center)
1-5-102 Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City
Contact Person: Ms. Matsuba, Mr. Pham
TEL: 06-6615-7130 Email: event@investosaka.jp
