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• 2026-03-28

Business Manager Visa Renewal in Japan: Office Requirements, Financial Risks, and What to Prepare

Business Manager Visa Renewal in Japan: What You Should Review Before Applying If you are currently living in Japan with a Business Manager Visa, it may be tempting to assume that your renewal will be […]

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For foreigners

• 2026-03-28

Japan Naturalization Requirements 2026: Residency Extended to 10 Years

Japan Tightens Naturalization Requirements from April 2026 Residency Requirement Extended to 10 Years – What Foreign Residents Need to Know The Japanese government has announced a significant policy c […]

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For foreigners

• 2026-03-22

Can You Use a Virtual Office for a Business Manager Visa in Japan?

Recently, I received the following question: “Can I use a virtual office for a Business Manager Visa?” This is one of the most common misunderstandings. In the past, there was some flexibility regardi […]

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For foreigners

• 2026-03-22

Can You Apply for a Business Manager Visa in Japan with Only 1 Million Yen? (Common Misunderstandings Explained)

Recently, I had a consultation with a potential applicant who told me: “I went to the immigration office and asked if I need 30 million yen.They said ‘it depends on the business.’ So I think I can app […]

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For foreigners

• 2026-03-05

Japan Immigration Update 2026: Changes to Work Visa Applications and Permanent Residence Rules

In February 2026, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan updated several policies related to work visa applications and permanent residence. These updates affect foreign nationals who: work in Japan […]

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For foreigners

• 2026-02-09

Niigata Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2025-2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

If you want to start a business in Japan but are not yet ready to meet the full requirements for the Business Manager visa, Niigata Prefecture’s Startup Visa program provides a structured and official […]

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For foreigners

• 2026-04-05

Mie Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2025-2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

If you want to start a business in Japan but are not yet ready to meet the full requirements for the Business Manager visa, Mie Prefecture’s Startup Visa program provides a structured and officially r […]

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For foreigners

• 2026-02-05

Tsucrea Startup Visa Program (Japan) — Complete Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

If you want to start a business in Japan but are not yet ready to meet the full Business Manager visa requirements, there is a distinct pathway through a certified private organization called 株式会社ツクリエ […]

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For foreigners

• 2026-02-04

Osaka City Startup Visa (Japan) — Complete 2025-2026 Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Foreign Business Startup Activity Promotion Program If you want to start a business in Japan but are not yet ready to meet the full Business Manager visa requirements, Osaka City’s Startup Visa progra […]

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自動車登録・車庫証明・貨物

• 2026-02-03

【初めての貨物運送許可】 一般貨物と特定貨物の違いとは？ ― 同じ「許可」でも区分される理由 ―

第4回では、「許可・届出・対象外」の見分け方を整理しました。その続きとして、今回は 「許可が必要なケース」 の中でもよく出てくる、 一般貨物自動車運送事業 特定貨物自動車運送事業 の違いをまとめます。 まずは法律上の定義から 貨物自動車運送事業法（第2条）では、次のように定義されています。 一般貨物自動車運送事業他人の需要に応じ、有償で、自動車（軽自動車・二輪を除く）を使用して貨物を運送する事業で […]

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