Kumamoto Land Price+3.5% YoY ↑ Net Population Inflow+3,840 JPY/TWD 0.214 Land Price Update2026.03
2026.05.19 · 09:24 JST · Kumamoto
YAOKI · Manufacturers × Kumamoto Landing

Taiwan Manufacturers ×
Kumamoto Landing.
A structured cross-border continuity.

Yaoki International Consulting helps Taiwanese SME manufacturers establish branch offices, factories, and representative offices in Kumamoto. From feasibility assessment, entity setup, visa, and subsidy applications through on-the-ground administration and ongoing support — a structured continuity coordinated by Yaoki on Kumamoto soil, alongside local gyōseishoshi, tax accountants, judicial scriveners, and banking contacts.

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01

Monthly Key Indicators SOURCE: MLIT · Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Land Price
+3.5%
2024 published prices · all-use average
TSMC Supply Chain Entry
87 firms
Cumulative · 2021–2025
Net In-Migration
+3,840
2024 · First positive in 33 years
02 · WHY KUMAMOTO

The Current State of the Kumamoto Market.

TSMC's Kumamoto Fab 1 (JASM) began mass production in December 2024 at 55,000 wafers per month; Fab 2 is scheduled to open by end of 2027. The two fabs combined will create 3,400+ direct high-tech jobs, with 200+ supply chain firms already landed in the region. Real estate, wages, urban amenities, and labor demand are all shifting in parallel. Below are the key recent data points. For full analysis, see "Why Kumamoto".

220 180 140 110 100 '14 '17 '20 '22 '24 TSMC Confirmed '22 Fab 1 Production '24 Published Land Price Index · Kumamoto Three Zones 2014 = 100 · Official Published Prices · MLIT Kikuyo Commercial Kumamoto City
Kikuyo Commercial Land YoY
+30.8%
2024 vs 2023 — #2 nationwide (Ozu Town +33.2% is #1), double-digit growth for 3 consecutive years
Source: MLIT Land Price Survey · 2024.03
TSMC Supply Chain Entry
200+ firms
Including semiconductor equipment, chemicals, logistics, HR — JP / TW / US firms
Source: Kumamoto Industry Bureau · Higo Bank Semiconductor Cluster Report
Combined Direct Jobs (Fab1 + Fab2)
3,400+
Actual 2025/4 headcount ~2,400 (incl. 527 local hires); driving residential and consumer demand
Source: JASM Official · TSMC Press Release

Full version includes zone maps, subsidy policy comparison, industry cluster list, and 10-year land price projection.

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03 · SERVICES

Services
and Their Audiences.

Below is our current service portfolio. Services can be engaged individually or in combination. For full details, flows, and applicability, see the Services page.

— 01

Feasibility Assessment

Before any commitment — take a structured Kumamoto visit. Customized itinerary including district inspection, industrial estate walk-through, and face-to-face meetings with local gyōseishoshi, tax accountants, and banking contacts. Delivered with a decision-grade visit report.

  • Industry cluster · industrial estate tour
  • District comparison (Kikuyō / Ōzu / Kōshi)
  • Face-to-face with local professionals
  • Site visit report delivered
— 02

Entity Setup · Visa

The administrative workflow of cross-border setup: KK / GK entity formation, articles certification, bank account, tax office filing, Business Manager visa application. Coordinated by Yaoki together with local gyōseishoshi, judicial scriveners, and tax accountants.

  • Entity type evaluation and setup
  • Articles · seal · registration
  • Bank account · financing documentation
  • Business Manager / Engineer-Specialist visa
— 03

Local Admin · Ongoing

Your on-the-ground representative when you're not in Japan. Ongoing handling of tax filings, labor administration, government correspondence, and quarterly reporting — keeping your Kumamoto presence functional and stable.

  • Tax filings · accounting
  • Labor administration · social insurance
  • Government document handling
  • Quarterly reports · annual advisory contract
04 · WHY YAOKI

How Yaoki Works.

Cross-border landing is not a single event — it's a chain of handoffs. Below are four traits that show up in our actual service delivery.

i.

Clear Professional Boundaries

Each professional domain is clearly delineated: legal opinions are signed by partner attorneys; tax filings by tax accountants; real estate transactions led by licensed realtors (takken-shi). Yaoki orchestrates overall coordination and administration — transparent process, defined accountability.

ii.

Local Expert Network

Long-term working relationships with Kumamoto's real estate agents, licensed realtors, administrative scriveners, tax accountants, and bank windows. When a specific expertise is needed, we can mobilize the right party within a reasonable timeframe.

iii.

One-Stop Window

From initial inquiry, site visits, property selection, entity setup, banking, visa, to ongoing post-landing management — a single point of contact. No need to relay context across multiple agents, attorneys, and accountants.

iv.

Transparent Progress

Each stage has clear timing, responsible parties, and expected deliverables. Weekly progress briefs so you always know where things stand, without having to chase.

05 · PROCESS

Service Process
and Reference Timeline.

Standard flow is approximately 90–180 days, depending on property type, visa, and financing situation. Each stage has a dedicated point of contact and weekly progress brief.

i
— Day 0 – 7

Initial Consultation

First online briefing with consultant. Understand client profile, budget, timeline, and needs; sign NDA.

ii
— Week 2 – 4

Market Research Visit

3–5 day Kumamoto site visit: properties, commercial zones, expert meetings, area assessment.

iii
— Week 5 – 10

Plan Design

Property selection · entity setup / ROI modeling / financing coordination / subsidy strategy.

iv
— Week 11 – 16

Contract & Execution

Notary registration, tax settlement, bank accounts, visa issuance, key handover.

v
— Week 17 +

Ongoing Support

Tenant placement / tax filings / staff deployment / annual advisory / quarterly briefs.

Service Capability Overview
Services delivered with local partners
Japanese Entity SetupKK · GK
Bank CoordinationHigo Bank · MUFG
Market ResearchCustom site visits
Tax · AccountingPartner tax firms
Licensed RealtorProperty disclosure
Market DataLand price · transactions
06 / CONTACT US

Contact and Consultation.

Please briefly describe your needs and background. A consultant will be in touch within 48 hours to arrange an online or on-site briefing. First consultation is free of charge; all information is held under NDA.

Single Point of Contact — no need to re-explain to attorneys, tax accountants, and real estate agents repeatedly
NDA Confidentiality — all conversations and data are protected under NDA
Free First Consultation — briefing with no deposit required
Clear Timeline — every stage has timing and expected deliverables
— Quick Form · ~ 90 seconds

Book a Consultation

All information is held under NDA · We do not share your data with third parties
07 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

Below are recent common questions, separated into manufacturer and investor groups. For the full version and resource downloads, see the FAQ page.