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Your Japan Business Gateway

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Navigating Japan’s business landscape as an outsider is complex. The language, the regulations, the culture, and the relationships all require local expertise that takes years to build. La Cuna was founded to close that gap. We are a Japan-based advisory firm serving international companies, investors, and individuals who want to operate in Japan with confidence — without the guesswork.
Japan-Based, Globally Minded

Our team operates on the ground in Japan with native language fluency, established local networks, and direct access to the institutions, partners, and professionals your business needs.

Defining Success

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Our Services

Japan Market Entry

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Real Estat Consulting

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M&A Brokerage & Advisory

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Insurance Consulting

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Recruitment Advertisement & RPO

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Professional And Experienced

Why Choose Us?

Bilingual Expertise, Zero Translation Tax

Most advisory firms charge extra for bilingual support or outsource it entirely. At La Cuna, Japanese and English fluency is built into every service we offer. Your documents, negotiations, appointments, and communications are handled seamlessly in both languages, with no meaning lost in translation.

End-to-End Support — Not Just Advice

We don’t hand you a report and wish you luck. La Cuna stays with you through execution.From your first consultation to deal closing, market launch, or clinic appointment. We manage the process so you can focus on your business.

No Guarantor. No Unnecessary Barriers.

Foreign companies and individuals in Japan often hit walls that locals don’t. Guarantor requirements, opaque processes, and institutions reluctant to deal with non-Japanese entities. We have built relationships and structures specifically to remove those barriers for our clients.

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Remote Support Available

M&A Brokerage & Advisory

Wether your looking for business in Japan or Planning a strategic exit —La Cuna provides comprehensive bilingual M&A support from the first conversation to closing day and beyond.

Acquiring in Japan

Identify, evaluate, and close acquisitions with expert market research and negotiation support.

Entering Japan

Strategic M&A as a market entry vehicle — acquiring an established Japanese business to launch operations.

Seller Side

Maximise your sale value with a guided process from valuation through to negotiation and close.

Digital M&A

Advisory for digital asset transactions and tech-focused acquisitions in the Japanese market.

BEGIN YOUR M&A JOURNEY

Ready to explore an acquisition or sale in Japan?

All initial consultations are confidential and obligation-free. We’ll assess your situation and provide a clear picture of your options within 48 hours.

Insurance Consulting

Navigating Japanese insurance as a foreign individual or company is complex — policies are in Japanese, structures differ from Western markets, and the wrong coverage can leave significant gaps. La Cuna helps you find, understand, and optimise the right insurance for your situation.

What We Cover

Four specialist areas — each requiring specific expertise and a tailored approach in the Japanese market.

Life Insurance

Protecting the financial future of the people who depend on you. We guide individuals and families through selecting the right life insurance policy — taking into account your income, dependents, existing assets, and long- term goals.

Emergency Fund Consulting

An emergency fund is not just savings — it's a structured financial safety net designed to cover unexpected expenses or income disruptions without derailing your long-term financial position.

Corporate Insurance Coverage

Comprehensive insurance solutions for businesses operating in Japan. We assess your operational risks — from employee liability to property, business interruption, and director coverage — and recommend plans that support continuity and resilience.

Liability Insurance

Liability risk in Japan carries serious financial consequences — and many foreign businesses are inadequately covered. We advise on optimal liability coverage to protect your company against potential claims, legal expenses, and damages arising from business activities.

Is your business properly protected in Japan?

Book a free initial consultation. We’ll assess your current position and tell you exactly where the gaps are — with no obligation to proceed.

Recruitment Advertisement & RPO

Hiring in Japan as a foreign company is harder than it looks. Language barriers, unfamiliar job platforms, and different candidate expectations mean most international firms struggle to attract the talent they need. We fix that — with bilingual recruitment advertising and fully outsourced hiring management.

Recruitment Advertisement

We create bilingual job advertisements that speak directly to Japanese candidates — in the language, tone, and format they expect. Then we place those ads on the platforms where your ideal candidates actually are.

Outsourced Hiring Management

Hand the entire hiring lifecycle to our team. We manage every step from candidate sourcing to onboarding — so you're only involved in the decisions that matter, not the process that surrounds them.

Ready to build your Japan-based team?

Tell us about the role you need to fill. We’ll come back with a tailored approach and timeline within 48 hours.

Japan Business Development Consulting ​

Entering Japan is one of the most rewarding strategic decisions an international business can make — and one of the most complex to execute without the right local knowledge. La Cuna provides end-to-end support for businesses establishing and growing their Japan presence, from company formation through to strategic partnerships.

Company Setup

We simplify the process of establishing a legal entity in Japan — one of the most documentation-intensive steps for foreign companies. Our team handles registration, business account setup, and ensures you have all the operational foundations in place for a smooth launch.

Business Development

With deep knowledge of the Japanese market, we help you identify and secure the right partners, distributors, and clients for your business. Whether you're entering Japan for the first time or expanding an existing presence, we provide the strategic support and introductions that accelerate growth.

Negotiation, Contract & Partnership Support

Japanese business negotiations follow different rules —patience, relationship-building, and careful attention to language and hierarchy all matter in ways that frequently surprise Western counterparts. We provide expert support that protects your interests while respecting the business culture that makes Japan's partnerships so durable.

Ready to establish or grow your Japan business?

Real Estate Consulting

Japan's real estate market offers compelling opportunities for international investors — with no restrictions on foreign ownership, stable long-term yields, and access to world-class properties in Tokyo, Osaka, and beyond. La Cuna guides you from first enquiry to active asset management.​

Market Consulting​

Before any acquisition, you need to understand the market — its dynamics, pricing, neighbourhood profiles, and the specific risks that apply to foreign investors. Our consulting service provides expert insights tailored to your financial goals.​

Investment Planning

Once you're ready to proceed, we work with you to create a comprehensive, actionable investment plan — evaluating specific properties against your criteria, developing acquisition timelines, and structuring your approach to maximise returns.

Property Management

After acquisition, La Cuna manages the day-to-day responsibilities of your investment — so you can hold and grow your portfolio from anywhere in the world. We handle everything from tenant relations to financial reporting.

Ready to invest in Japanese real estate?

Start with a free market consultation. We’ll walk you through the landscape and help you identify the right entry point for your goals.

Medical Concierge​

Japan has one of the world's finest healthcare systems — and one of the most difficult to navigate without Japanese language skills. La Cuna removes every barrier between you and the care you need: coordinating appointments, providing certified interpretation, arranging logistics, and following up in English — for every client, at every stage.

Corporate HR

Annual wellness programmes for Japan-based international employees. Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers billed to your HR department.

Expat Residents

One-time navigation sessions and annual coordination plans for individuals and families living in Japan long-term.

Not sure which medical plan is right for you?

Tell us what you need. We’ll recommend the right channel and programme within 24 hours — no obligation.

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What Our Client's Say

“La Cuna handled our entire Japan market entry — from company registration to our first local partnership. What would have taken us 18 months to figure out alone was done in under 90 days. They knew exactly who to call and how to make things move.”
Operations Director
European SaaS Company
“I was an expat in Tokyo with zero Japanese and a complicated medical situation. La Cuna coordinated everything — the clinic, the interpretation, the follow-up. I never felt lost, even once. That kind of support is genuinely hard to find.”
Expat Resident
Tokyo

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Whether you’re acquiring, entering, hiring, or navigating healthcare — La Cuna provides the local expertise and end-to-end support to make it happen. No bureaucracy overwhelm. No language barriers. Just results.

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