Acquisition Examples

What your budget buys in Japan

Illustrative acquisition profiles based on current market conditions, each rated for how well its substance fits a Business Manager visa case — asking price, capital structuring, and the estimated all-in investment, side by side.

These profiles are illustrative examples compiled from current Japanese M&A market conditions, not brokered offers. When you engage us, qualified M&A intermediaries source and negotiate actual opportunities matching your brief.

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Trading / Wholesale

Fit 5/5

Food Export Trading Company

Fukuoka 5 employees

A specialty food exporter shipping Kyushu sake, tea, and condiments to buyers in Southeast Asia and North America, with established export licenses.

Price

¥32M

Capital+

¥8M

Total est.

¥54M

Hospitality

Fit 5/5

Licensed Machiya Guesthouse

Kyoto 3 employees

A renovated traditional machiya townhouse operating as a licensed guesthouse near central Kyoto, with an established international booking base and experienced on-site staff.

Price

¥28M

Capital+

¥12M

Total est.

¥52M

Manufacturing

Fit 5/5

Precision Metal Fabrication Shop

Osaka 8 employees

A 40-year-old precision fabrication business supplying machinery makers in the Kansai industrial belt. Retiring owner, experienced factory manager willing to stay.

Price

¥45M

Capital+

¥0M

Total est.

¥61M

Food & Beverage

Fit 4/5

Artisan Bakery Café (2 Locations)

Kobe 6 employees

Two neighborhood bakery cafés with loyal local custom and wholesale accounts to nearby hotels. Founder retiring; head baker staying.

Price

¥25M

Capital+

¥10M

Total est.

¥47M

Services

Fit 4/5

Non-Medical Eldercare Support Services

Yokohama 9 employees

A non-medical daily-living support provider (housekeeping, accompaniment, meal services) for seniors, operating under contracts with local care managers.

Price

¥35M

Capital+

¥5M

Total est.

¥54M

Trading / Wholesale

Fit 4/5

Auto Parts Wholesale Business

Nagoya 7 employees

A wholesaler of aftermarket auto parts serving repair shops across the Chubu region, with a warehouse operation and stable supplier network.

Price

¥50M

Capital+

¥0M

Total est.

¥69M

IT Services

Fit 4/5

IT Support & Cloud Services Firm

Tokyo 12 employees

A managed-IT and cloud migration services firm serving SME clients in Tokyo, with 85% recurring revenue and a bilingual service desk.

Price

¥60M

Capital+

¥0M

Total est.

¥79M

Hospitality

Fit 4/5

Ski Resort Lodge & Restaurant

Hokkaido 4 employees

A lodge and restaurant near a powder-snow resort area popular with Australian and Asian skiers. Four year-round staff; strong winter, quiet summer.

Price

¥38M

Capital+

¥5M

Total est.

¥57M

E-commerce / Retail

Fit 3/5

Traditional Crafts E-commerce Brand

Kanazawa 2 employees

A D2C brand selling Kanazawa gold-leaf crafts and lacquerware to overseas customers, with 65% of revenue from cross-border e-commerce.

Price

¥22M

Capital+

¥15M

Total est.

¥47M

Tourism / Leisure

Fit 3/5

PADI Diving School & Tour Operator

Okinawa 2 employees

A well-reviewed diving school with boat access and international clientele. Smaller structure requires capital increase and one additional hire for a strong visa profile.

Price

¥18M

Capital+

¥15M

Total est.

¥45M

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