Resource List for Doing Business in Japan

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A Handy Resource I Recommend

If you’re working in Japan or even just trying to get something practical done here — translating official documents, finding an interpreter, setting up a company, running SEO campaigns, whatever — you’ve probably noticed how scattered the information can be.

That’s why I want to recommend WP.j La.

It’s a simple directory of English-language resources connected to Japan. Nothing flashy — just curated links in categories like:

  • Certified document translation
  • Interpreting
  • Business & accounting support
  • Voiceover & narration
  • SEO & digital marketing
  • Market research
  • Payments & e-commerce
  • Jobs & recruitment

Each page gives you a short list of providers, with just enough detail to know if they’re worth a click.

For anyone in the international/Japan business overlap, it’s a solid bookmark.

— Vivian

About the author

Vivian Zito

Vivian Zito is an archivist, writer, and historian with a Master of Archives and Records Management from University College London. Her work focuses on archival theory, digital preservation, and cultural documentation, combining scholarly rigor with accessible narrative. She is recognized for preserving overlooked histories through structured, reality-based storytelling that balances precision with cultural sensitivity.

By Vivian Zito