Japan dangles 2-year visas for aspiring student entrepreneurs

In hunt for foreign talent, Tokyo provides grace period to get startups going

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University students in Japan celebrate before going on job searches. Tokyo will allow a two-year window to foreign graduates wishing to build a new business. © Reuters

SHOGO KODAMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan will offer a visa lasting up to two years for graduating university students who plan to start a business in the country, in an effort to attract more ambitious and talented individuals.

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