The only Japan support team that speaks your language. Literally. We help you visit, live in, and do business in Japan—in Japanese, Spanish, and English.
Porta Japan was built on a simple insight: navigating Japan without Japanese is nearly impossible—and finding someone who truly understands both sides is even harder. We are that someone.
Co-founder · Solutions Engineer · Tokyo
Solutions Engineer at a global tech company. Previously Accenture. Japanese native who has spent his career between global companies and Japanese clients. Runs marathons, plays GeoGuessr, eats his way through Japan. Japanese, English, Spanish.
LinkedInCo-founder · Master's in International Relations · Tokyo
Mexican, 5 years in Japan. Lived in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Niigata. Master's from UDLAP (Mexico) and International University of Japan. Spanish, Japanese, English, German. Bakes, studies languages, and orders sushi with the confidence of someone who has lived here long enough to know exactly what to get.
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Moving to Japan or already here? Housing, visas, banking, healthcare—we handle the Japanese so you can focus on building your life.
Traveling for tourism or a business trip? We plan your itinerary, make the reservations you can't, and show up with you when it counts.
Exploring the market, setting up a company, or running a PoC? We research, translate, coordinate specialists, and keep your project moving.
Fill in a short form about what you need. You'll receive a tailored resource guide within 24 hours—no call required.
A focused call to understand your goals, answer your questions, and confirm we are the right fit. No pressure.
We agree on scope and pricing, then start. Spot session or monthly retainer—we work the way that fits your situation.
Every engagement is scoped to your situation. These are reference ranges, not fixed menus.
Housing, registration, banking, healthcare, schools. We accompany you, interpret in Japanese, and coordinate every step—so you can focus on building your new life.
Market research in Japanese. Specialists coordinated. Communications handled. Direct access to the founders—not a junior account manager. Your project moving forward.
Bespoke itineraries. Restaurants and experiences impossible to book without Japanese. Private guide service. Real-time support while you are on the ground.
We take on a limited number of new clients each quarter. If you are serious about Japan, let us know.
The best restaurants in Japan do not take reservations on Google. The most interesting neighborhoods are not in any guide. We open doors that simply do not exist for visitors without Japanese.
Japan moves slowly for those who do not speak the language. With us, what takes other businesses 6 months takes 6 weeks. We research in Japanese, respond same-day, and keep your project moving.
You work directly with Yuji and Andrea. No account managers, no handoffs, no junior staff. We are invested in your outcome because our reputation depends on it.
Tell us your situation and receive a tailored resource guide within 24 hours. No call required.
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