JAPAN BIZ: Japanese seniors embracing life in second career as entrepreneurs

TOKYO - Starting a business after retirement or later in life has been gaining traction among Japanese seniors, as they leverage their experiences and extensive personal networks to build a second career.

Research by Teikoku Databank Ltd. showed that the percentage of newly established companies headed by people aged 60 and older rose to 20.5 percent in 2025, up 3.2 percentage points from the previous year and topping 20 percent for the first time.