The Interaction Between Entrepreneurial Characteristics and Ecosystems in Japan

Building a New Model for Entrepreneurs

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between entrepreneurial behavior characteristics and the entrepreneurial ecosystem (hereafter referred to as EE)  in Japan and to develop a new model of entrepreneurial characteristics　(hereafter referred to as the EC model). The entrepreneurs activity in Japan remains persistently low, contributing to prolonged economic stagnation and limited innovation. While traditional studies have focused on the internal factors of entrepreneurs, recently the importance of EE, an external factor in entrepreneurship, has been pointed out. In this study, we integrate the internal factor, entrepreneur, and the external factor, EE, and construct the EC model that does not exist in previous models, which takes into account their interaction. Through interviews, we aim to explore the interaction between entrepreneurs' internal and external factors and deepen our understanding of EE's impact in Japan via the EC model. The results of this study are expected to highlight the real needs and challenges of entrepreneurs and contribute to the development of entrepreneurship.