The Startup Ecosystem of Tokyo-Yokohama Area
Tokyo-Yokohama Area has 1465 startups in our sample database which represents about 73% of Japan’s sampled startups. Tokyo-Yokohama Area is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Japan.
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In 2023, the startup scene of Tokyo-Yokohama Area shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.
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Global Rank
Tokyo-Yokohama Area is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Tokyo-Yokohama Area’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 7 and in Marketing & Sales, and Education. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Japan - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 14th + 1 | 44.067 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 128th - 9 | 5.535 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 172nd + 10 | 3.627 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 214th + 6 | 2.445 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 320th - 41 | 1.181 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th + 1 | 476th + 95 | 0.547 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th - 1 | 490th - 96 | 0.518 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th + 1 | 694th + 152 | 0.259 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th - 1 | 729th - 35 | 0.239 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th + 1 | 847th + 64 | 0.174 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Tokyo
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Tokyo
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 357 startups for Hardware & IoT.
The Marketing & Sales industry in Tokyo-Yokohama Area is ranked 7 globally. There are 113 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.
Education is ranked 11th in the world. Our database contains 108 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Tokyo's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Tokyo-Yokohama Area there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Marketing & Sales, Education. These three industries represent about 39% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Tokyo-Yokohama Area.
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Overview
Tokyo-Yokohama Area is Japan's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in East Asia. With a population of undefined, Tokyo-Yokohama Area is ranked 14th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including PayPay and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Rakuten and Hanzomon PREX North.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Tokyo
Accelerators
LIP. Yokohama (Life Innovation Platform Yokohama)
EMURGO
01booster
Coworking Spaces
Ark Hills South
Jimbocho
Link Square Shinjuku
Organizations
Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus
RIKEN Yokohama Campus
Kanagawa University
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