What Foreign Residents Need to Know About the Upcoming Fee Increases As Japan welcomes a record number of foreign residents, the Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has announced that major fee increase […]
This page explains how overseas residents can obtain official certificates and apostilles from Japan through our licensed administrative scrivener office.We have recently received many inquiries from […]
After you submit your naturalization application to the Legal Affairs Bureau (法務局), you will usually be contacted for an interview. This interview confirms the consistency of your documents, your dail […]
Effective date: October 16, 2025 (Thu).Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has amended the Ministerial Ordinance (landing requirements) and the Enforcement Regulations for the “Business Manager” […]
“Self-Sponsored Visa” is a term often heard among foreign freelancers and part-timers in Japan. But is it a real visa category? This article explains the concept, legal background, real-li […]
This article explains Japan’s upcoming language requirement for the Business Manager Visa, expected to take effect as early as October 2025.We cover: The details of the proposed Japanese language requ […]
Starting October 1, 2025, Japan will implement major changes to the process of foreign driver’s license conversion (Gaimen Kirikae 外免切替). These reforms are designed to ensure road safety and prevent m […]
⚠️ Notice (Regarding Business Manager Visa Information) Some of our older articles may still mention the ¥5 million capital requirement and other outdated criteria. Please note that as of October 16, […]
Japan’s New “Business Manager” Visa Requirements (Effective October 2025): What Foreign Entrepreneurs Need to Know — Capital Requirement Raised to ¥30 Million, At Least One Full-Time Employee Required […]
Japan’s Business Manager Visa Requirements Set to Tighten Capital Investment and New Employee Criteria If you plan to apply, or already hold this visa,start preparing early to align with the new stand […]
