Japan immigration

Japan seeks to lure angel investors with 5-year residencies

New visa status aims to bring in startup capital and help catch up to U.S.

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Japan sees a tiny fraction of venture capital compared with the U.S. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)

SAKURA HASHIKAWA, Nikkei staff writer
March 16, 2024 00:59 JST

TOKYO -- Japan plans to grant up to five years residency for angel investors, Nikkei has learned, in a bid to bring in much-needed investment money for the country's startups.

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