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Techstars Tokyo is accelerating Japan’s startup ecosystem through global-focused mentorship.
The equity-based accelerator supports founders and connects overseas startups locally.
Its three-month programme targets Tokyo during a crucial period transformation.
Managing director Yuki Shirato said Tokyo is gaining global attention.
Japan’s startup culture has evolved through generational change and policy.
Venture capital investment increased tenfold between twenty-thirteen and twenty-twenty-three period.
These shifts are unlocking Japan’s long-constrained entrepreneurial potential nationwide today.
Techstars Tokyo is backed by JETRO and Mitsui Fudosan partners.
The programme offers mentorship investor access and funding support globally.
Participants receive around one-hundred-twenty-thousand dollars in initial capital funding support.
JETRO contributes networks while Mitsui Fudosan provides capital infrastructure support.
Founders operate from Tokyo Midtown Yaesu near Tokyo Station area.