Invest Tokyo

17/07/2026

Tokyo: A Global Business Hub, Just 30 Minutes from Haneda

What makes stand out as a business destination is how quickly it connects people to opportunity.

Just recently, Tokyo’s Haneda Airport was bumped up to world's third busiest airport by Airports Council International, just behind Atlanta and Dubai.

For business, this reflects the smooth, growing flow of people, goods and capital — one of many appeals of doing business in Tokyo.

Haneda's greatest advantage lies in its accessibility. Located just 15 km from central Tokyo, the airport provides seamless access to the city's business and districts, allowing visitors to reach the heart of Tokyo in under 30 minutes.

That kind of access is exactly what makes Tokyo such an easy place to do business: partners, clients, and talent are never far away.
With exceptional accessibility, Tokyo offers an ideal foundation for building your global business presence — we invite you to make it your base.

08/07/2026

Here's a smarter way to launch a business in .

For overseas asset management companies and firms eyeing Japan's capital, the Tokyo Gov (TMG) offers direct financial support to help cover eligible establishment costs— from office rent to personnel recruitment costs and expert consultation fee.

Through the Overseas Financial Corporation Establishment and Support Subsidy Program, the TMG covers half of eligible set-up costs — up to ¥15 million for FinTechs and asset management firms and up to ¥20 million for licensed asset management companies.

Ready to take the next step? Start by reaching out to Business Development Center Tokyo (BDCT), your first point of contact for navigating the application process and connecting with TMG.

For firms considering Tokyo as their next base of operations, this is a rare opportunity to establish a presence with reduced up-front costs and risks through support from TMG, which is actively investing in the city's future as a global financial hub.

Application deadline: December 25, 2026

Learn more: https://www.sangyo-rodo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/gfct/initiatives/nurturing-players/attract-company/establishment-subsidy-eng

02/07/2026

Tokyo at London Climate Action Week!

Last week, the Tokyo Gov (TMG) participated in the UK-Japan Transition Finance Forum 2026, held in London during London Action Week (link below), to showcase its initiative on sustainable and the TOKYO Resilience Bond issued in 2025 on the international stage.

The bond is the world’s first bond certified under the Climate Standard, through its new Resilience Criteria and Taxonomy, to facilitate investment in climate change adaptation.

Under the Resilience Bond, the use of proceeds is exclusively dedicated to critical infrastructure that strengthens Tokyo's physical resilience against increasingly severe floods and storms—including widening small and medium-sized rivers for flood control, and reinforcing river and coastal protection facilities and landslide prevention. By directing the proceeds into such measures, Tokyo aims to implement the Tokyo Resilience Project and protect the lives and livelihoods of its 14 million residents.

On the ground, the resilience bond drew a particularly positive response. There was a growing sense of interest in climate measures — not only emission reduction (mitigation) but, increasingly, adaptation — and at the same time, the importance of transition as a mitigation measure was once again strongly reaffirmed. Working closely with London, Tokyo will continue to advance its efforts toward a sustainable and resilient society.

https://londonclimateactionweek.org/event/uk-japan-transition-finance-forum-2026/

Images: Forum / TMG briefing at the roundtable

24/06/2026

🇬🇧🤝🇯🇵 Tokyo & London: Strengthening Our Partnership as Global Financial Cities

Last Thursday, the Tokyo Gov had the pleasure of welcoming the Lady Mayor of the City of London, Dame Susan Langley, for a meeting with Governor Koike Yuriko — a milestone moment in the ongoing collaboration between two of the world's premier financial centers.

As two trailblazing global female leaders, it was a valuable opportunity to exchange views on the importance of women’s empowerment, as well as on leveraging to support a sustainable and resilient society.

In the evening, TMG and the City of London Corporation: City View jointly hosted the Tokyo-London Financial Innovation Seminar 2026 at TIB - Tokyo Innovation Base.

The seminar reaffirmed the importance of building thriving financial ecosystems in both Tokyo and London through close collaboration.

Since signing a Memorandum of Understanding in 2017 — most recently revised in September 2025 — Tokyo and the City of London have strengthened their relationship, supporting the continued success of both financial markets.

These events mark another important step forward in that journey, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further cooperation and to strengthening Tokyo and London as open, competitive, and globally connected financial hubs.

We look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead for businesses and investors in both cities. 🔔

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16/06/2026

Now just days away, the Tokyo-London Financial Innovation Seminar will be held at TIB - Tokyo Innovation Base on June 18th, bringing together leaders shaping the future of finance in both markets. Building on the MoU between the Tokyo Gov and the City of London Corporation: City View, the event marks a concrete step in deepening collaboration on financial innovation and growth.

The program features three core elements: a high-level panel discussion with policy makers and industry leaders on building thriving fintech ecosystems; pitches from four frontier companies across the two cities; and a keynote by Lady Mayor of London Dame Susan Langley. Governor Koike herself will deliver closing remarks to highlight this growing partnership.

A key session to look out for will be pitches from four companies reflecting the caliber and breadth of that Tokyo and London are committed to advancing:

🇬🇧 Tractable Ltd. — a leading AI insurtech company used by more than 20 of the world's top 100 auto insurers

🇯🇵 Datachain, Inc. — a leader in cross-chain interoperability and stablecoin infrastructure, working with Japan's largest financial institutions

🇯🇵 Habitto — an all-in-one digital banking app integrating savings, investment, and insurance — the first foreign financial services intermediary in Japan.

🇬🇧 Traydstream Japan, Inc. — AI-driven trade finance automation, trusted by leading global trading houses

Don’t miss it!

Conducted entirely in English.

🔗 https://www.financialinnovationsemi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/eng.html

10/06/2026

Celebrating its ninth anniversary, the continues to serve as a distinguished platform for financial innovation, and the city stands prepared to champion your next major breakthrough.

If you’re a qualifying enterprise with a groundbreaking idea, we invite you to apply! For investors and industry leaders, this is the space to watch!

Official website of the Tokyo Financial Award by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, featuring the Financial Innovation Category and Sustainability Category to enhance Tokyo's presence as a global financial hub.

03/06/2026

Tokyo is where the world's top talent is choosing to build their next venture.

Japan's capital has quietly become one of Asia's most compelling destinations for fintech talent, startup founders, and financial professionals — backed by real government commitment through the Tokyo Gov's business incentives and support programs and a policy landscape actively evolving to meet the needs of modern finance.

With a gross metropolitan product of ¥125 trillion (approx. USD 865 billion, FY2023) — comparable in scale to a major European economy — Tokyo stands among the world's great urban economies.

From blockchain innovators, digital payment platforms to AI-driven wealth management firms and B2B SaaS startups, Tokyo is attracting a new generation of companies drawn by a regulatory environment that is actively opening up to new financial models.

Meanwhile, Tokyo's foreign resident population has risen steadily to over 800,000 (end of 2025) — the highest of any prefecture in Japan — with a growing presence of skilled professionals, engineers, and entrepreneurs among them.

Through initiatives including the National Strategic Special Zone and Asia Headquarters Special Zone, foreign businesses can establish a presence in designated areas across central Tokyo and the waterfront, with streamlined processes designed to reduce barriers to entry.

The result is a city where local and global talent are building something genuinely new — together.

For investors seeking exposure to this wave of international talent and innovation, Tokyo presents a compelling opportunity — a community well-positioned to shape solutions for a sustainable future, and one that is only going to grow.

29/05/2026

Tokyo aims to become Asia's innovation and financial hub for a sustainable society. A key element in achieving this goal is cultivating fintech companies capable of delivering financial services that meet global standards.

To support this vision, the Tokyo Gov has been actively backing fintech companies seeking overseas expansion — providing opportunities through pitch presentations, matchmaking with local financial players, and networking, including joint exhibitions at major overseas fintech trade shows.

We are pleased to announce that fintech companies that joined the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's joint exhibitions at the three most recent overseas fintech events have been invited to an after-talk event featuring a panel discussion on their experiences, outcomes, and next steps following their return.

The panelists will share their experiences at Fintech Surge 2025 in Dubai, Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, and Money 20/20 Asia 2026 in Bangkok.

Whether you are a Tokyo-based fintech company aiming to go global or an investor with a keen interest in such companies, we warmly encourage you to join us— a networking session will follow the panel discussion, giving you the opportunity to connect directly with the presenting companies.

Event: Global Fintech Expo "After-Talk"
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 17:30–20:00 JST (Doors open at 17:00 JST)
Venue: TIB - Tokyo Innovation Base, 2F "Room" (3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Presenting companies (planned): GarageBank Corporation (ガレージバンク株式会社) / Capy Inc. / Sustainable Lab Inc. / Cierpa & Co., Inc. / Soramitsu CBDC Co., Ltd. / Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. / Bee Informatica Sdn. Bhd. (FundingBee by Bee Informatica) / Finatext Ltd. (Finatext Holdings Ltd.)

How to register: Send an email to the address below with the required information. (No participation fee required)
To: [email protected]
Subject: "Fintech Overseas Exhibition After-Talk"
Required information: Full name / Phone number / Affiliation (company name) / Email address

Please note:
・The sessions will all be conducted in Japanese only.
・Entry to Tokyo Innovation Base requires advance registration via a dedicated app. Please complete your registration prior to your visit.
・Business cards will be collected upon entry. Please note that visitors without a business card may be denied entry.
・Attendees who appear to be participating primarily for the purpose of food and drink at the networking session may be asked to leave at the discretion of the organizers.
・Registration information provided may be shared with the presenting companies and their representatives.

20/05/2026

🌍 Tokyo-London Financial Innovation Seminar 2026

Join us at the Tokyo-London Financial Innovation Seminar 2026, co-hosted by the Tokyo Gov and the City of London Corporation: City View, on June 18 at TIB - Tokyo Innovation Base!

This seminar will explore the thriving fintech ecosystems in Japan and the UK, and spotlight the firms driving financial innovation, with the aim of unlocking scaled two-way capital flows between the two countries. Prior to the seminar, on-site attendees will have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one meetings with presenting companies.

📅 Date: June 18, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm JST
📍 Location: Tokyo Innovation Base (3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
💻 Online participation available
👉 Register now: http://financialinnovationsemi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/eng.html　
- Admission: Free (Registration required)　

15/05/2026

We just had another very productive session at the annual Money 20/20 Asia in Bangkok (4/21-23)!

Our goal was twofold: to bolster Tokyo-based companies looking to expand their operations in the ASEAN region, and vice versa, to promote the appeal of Tokyo as a hub for new and exciting business opportunities for ESG and impact-minded and fintech companies.

Five Tokyo-based fintech companies made their pitches, ranging from solutions for ESG management and sustainability reporting to providing high-speed low cost blockchains aimed at laying the groundwork for next-generation financial infrastructure.

TMG’s Global Financial City Promotion Team exhibited alongside them, providing business opportunities for overseas expansion in the ASEAN region.

1) Cierpa & Co. Developed the cloud-based platform for sustainability disclosure and support, “Smart ESG”.

2) Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. Develops and operates blockchain (Japan Open Chain) and community services.https://www.jbfd.org/en/

3) Bee Informatica Sin Bhd. (FundingBee by Bee Informatica) Provider of digital financing services for micro and small businesses.

4) Finatext Holdings Ltd. Provider of “Inspire,” a digital insurance system for the insurance

5) Corporation (ガレージバンク株式会社). Provider “cashari,” an app for managing and utilizing physical assets.

Meanwhile, fintechs and investors also visited the Tokyo Pavilion where they were offered a wide array of support and assistance, from business networking to logistical support.