Yanagisawa International Tax Accounting Firm
| Establishment date | April 23, 2004 |
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| Address | 151-0051 SuSLOB Kitasando 7F, 4-5-11 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| TEL | 03-6447-1768 |
| FAX | 03-6447-2638 |
| Representative | Kenji Yanagisawa, Founder and Tax Accountant |
| bank of account | MUFG Bank, Ebisu Branch |
| Business outline | Tax accountant business |
| Registered organizations | Shibuya Branch of the Tokyo Certified Public Tax Accountants' Association (Certified Public Tax Accountant Registration No. 99580) Institute for International Tax Research Tax Litigation Research Association Japanese Law and Economics Association Japanese Association of Law and Psychology Japan Small and Medium Enterprise Rating Organization |
| Awards | 30th (Fiscal 2007) Nichizei Research Award |
For our group company providing M&A and management consulting services, seeCompany Profile: Yanagisawa Research Institute Co., Ltd.Please see
Greeting
We believe that what we, as experts, are ultimately asked for by our clients is "function."
Customer requests and needs are diverse. How can we satisfy them? If we can fulfill our customers' requests and needs, it means we have done a functional job and contributed to our customers.
We believe that our raison d'être is to remain a tax accounting firm that goes through trial and error to do whatever it takes for entrepreneurs and consistently delivers results.
In 2017, I set a goal: identify promising entrepreneurs now who could achieve a market capitalization of JPY 100 billion by 2027, and support their growth.
Later, Astar Network, which we had supported, saw its native token ASTR reach a market capitalization of approximately JPY 200 billion at one point. Although this differs from a company's equity market capitalization, it fulfilled the goal I had envisioned: supporting entrepreneurs who create value recognized around the world.（Reference: Forbes JAPAN Profile）
Through this experience, I learned that thoughts can become reality.
In 2026, I turn 50. My next goal is to help Japan become a country with a stronger global presence. I want to maintain a broad perspective, innovate alongside entrepreneurs, and strengthen Japan's position in the world.
Of course, this is not something I can achieve alone. It is a challenge that requires the combined knowledge and effort of our clients, entrepreneurs in our investment portfolio, and companies and funds that acquire and further grow businesses through M&A.
I believe the ambition of strengthening Japan's global presence can also become reality. Over the next 10 years, I want to devote myself to that goal and continue the challenge together with our clients, business contacts, and partners.
I believe this goal can be achieved by taking every consultation seriously and doing work that prompts clients to say “thank you” with a smile, one engagement at a time.
September 2026
Yanagisawa International Tax Accounting Firm
Kenji Yanagisawa, Founder and Tax Accountant
Representative and Company History
1999: Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Economics
2001: Completed the Master's Program in Economics at the Graduate School of Keio University
2002: Joined Arthur Andersen Tax Practice (currently KPMG Tax Corporation). Belonged to the Transaction Advisory Group (TAG), engaged in international taxation and financial taxation such as M&A.
2004: Opened kenji yanagisawa Tax Accountant Office (currently yanagisawa and company)
2007: International tax thesis on non-residents "Taxation of Uncertainty: A Study on the Practical Determination of Residents and Non-Residents under the Japanese Income Tax ActWon the 30th (FY2007) "Nichizei Research Award" (Certified Public Tax Accountant Category) as the youngest person in history.
2008: Established Yanagisawa Management Research Institute Co., Ltd. (currently Yanagisawa Research Institute Co., Ltd.) as an affiliate and spun off the consulting division.
2009: Relocated office to Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
2010: Relocated office to Hiroo, Shibuya-ku
2010: Changed the office name to yanagisawa and company
2011: Initiated the establishment of OneAsia, an accounting firm network in Asian countries (a network of 20 countries as of 2015)
2013: Contributed to fundraising from incubators and venture capital for 2 startups whose business plans and capital policies we supported in formulating.
2013: Joined Premier International, an accounting firm network of approximately 40 European and North American countries, as its Tokyo office.
2014: A venture company supported in its startup listed on the TSE Mothers market.
2015: A venture company handled on a spot basis for finance work listed on the TSE Mothers
2015: Established the Japan Small and Medium Enterprise Rating Agency (General Incorporated Association). Assumed the position of Representative Director.
Countries and regions I have stayed in so far (mainly for work): China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket), Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City), Indonesia (Jakarta, Bali), Philippines (Manila, Cebu), Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar), Cambodia (Phnom Penh), Myanmar (Yangon), UAE (Dubai), Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Perth), Russia (Moscow), United States (Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New York), Canada (Vancouver), Germany (Frankfurt), France (Paris), United Kingdom (London, Cambridge, Canterbury), Italy (Milan), Netherlands (Amsterdam), Switzerland (Zurich, Zug), Austria (Vienna), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Ireland (Dublin), Malta.