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 5/5Food 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 5/5Licensed 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 5/5Precision 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 4/5Artisan 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 4/5Non-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 4/5Auto 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 4/5IT 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 4/5Ski 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 3/5Traditional 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 3/5PADI 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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