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>I will be going to Japan in September to start a new business.  I have been
>gathering as much information as possible about the steps I need to take in
>order to accomplish this.  I would appreciate any  advice or contact
>information regarding the following.
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>1)  Office space location:  Are there any agencies that help locate office
>space for foreign businesses?

One real estate broker that specializes in space for foreign businesses is
KK Halifax Associates.  Telephone (03) 3436-6381; Fax (03) 3436-4714.
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>2)  Legal services:  Any advice on where I can get good legal assistance in
>Japan?

I think it depends on what type of legal assistance you want.  The American
Embassy used to maintain a list of attorneys with "international" practices.
I know a number of attorneys and would be happy to recommend one, if you
want to write to me directly with a more specific description of your needs.
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>3)  I plan on bringing a fairly large number of computer hardware and
>software over to Japan for business purposes.  What are the import
>regulations that pertain to this?
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This is probably a good question for your attorney.

>Any other information related to setting up office in Japan will be
>appreciated.
>Also, I would like to hear any experiences by anyone who has started a
>business in Japan.

Have you contacted the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan?  They would
probably be a good resource for you.

        Bridgestone Toranomon Bldg, 5F
        3-25-2 Toranomon
        Minato-ku, Tokyo 105

        Tel (03) 3433-5381
        Fax (03) 3436-1446

Vicki Beyer
Law Program
Temple University Japan
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>Thanks for your time.
>
>Gene Yokota
>taz@speed.net
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