Ananya Donapati (22) is known online for her impressive Japanese language abilities and in 2021, was even interviewed by the King of Japanese language learning content Dogen. Based in San Francisco, California with over 20,000 followers on Twitter and more than 40,000 followers on both TikTok and Instagram Donapati is representative of a new wave […]
We’ve got some exciting news that we’re so glad we finally get to share! We’re always searching for new ways in which we can serve you all, our community of dedicated and powerful individuals, each with your own story that demands to be told. Which is why we’ve partnered with Google for Startups Japan to […]
Tell anyone you’re visiting the city of Hayama in Kanagawa Prefecture, they’ll tell you how quaint it is or how the Imperial Family has a seaside residence there. What they don’t tell you is that you can also find some lip-smacking good tacos from Nippon Viajero there too.
I’m Steffie Harner, software developer, freelance model and entrepreneur based in Tokyo, Japan. In 2017, I co-founded Startup Lady Japan, a community and mentorship service that supports female entrepreneurship in the Tokyo Area.I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I grew up back and forth between Manila, Philippines and California. I am a dual citizen […]
What’s holding you back from reaching full potential with your business and achieving real success? Is it lack of motivation, anxiety of public speech, or the fear of failure? Whatever it is, self-development through reading and self-education is always a great start to overcome your struggles! Here is a great selection of readings for you, recommended by our awesome community members!
Self-scheduling can be tough. You’re always on the run, carrying your laptop everywhere, trying to get as much work done as possible, but just when the battery is running out or your internet data plan is at its limit, a cafe with electrical outlets and free Wi-Fi is nowhere to be found. Sounds familiar?
Entrepreneur life is full of challenges, whether you are just getting started or already on your path to success. But sometimes all you need is a little bit of a professional advice, and that is what our mentorship program is for!
As a foreigner from the United States, I have noticed a huge culture change once I arrived in Japan. I began to question if people are happy with their lives or if they are just tired. Therefore, I did some investigation on Japanese health and according to Japan Times,
So you want to start a business on the cheap. But you can’t code and you don’t want to spend a nice chunk of money to hire a programmer. Welcome to the world of no-code website builders. Here I’ll introduce some of the most well-known site builders that a lot of your favorite sites use (but you just don’t know it).
74% of people suffer from speech anxiety and ranked number 1 fear among societies population! To combat that anxiety, here are 6 tips to help you prepare and deliver a great presentation.
As women around the world make continuous efforts to break through the glass ceiling, there are additional barriers women may face within each country. Here, we dive a little deeper into the “sticky floor” that Japanese women face in their careers.
Managing your projects efficiently is crucial when it comes to starting and running your own business. With a limited amount of time, resources, and money, these are 3 free project management tools that will help your startup out!
In a world where anything and everything is online, it’s important that your business is alive and present for the digital world to see. Here are 4 tips and tools to get your business off the ground and onto the digital stage!
As a regular in the Japan startup scene, I understand that when starting a business, investing in design services is not exactly one of the first things to be checking off your list. It’s 2019 and design is one of the easier things you can DIY when you’re starting out. Here are 8 cheap tools to get you started.
Whether you are looking to embrace entrepreneurship and start a serious online business or just trying to make some extra side income. Here are some handy tips to get you started!