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経営管理ビザ｜business-manager-visa
経営管理ビザに関する手続き情報｜Information about Business Manager Visa procedures
- 2026-09-25
Japan Business Manager & Startup Visa: What Counts as Management Experience?
Japan Business Manager & Startup Visa: What Counts as “Business Management Experience”? Japan’s revised Business Manager rules and Startup Visa framework now place greater importance on an applica […]
- 2026-06-28
Should Foreign Entrepreneurs Buy Property in Japan Before Applying for a Business Manager Visa?
Should Foreign Entrepreneurs Buy Property in Japan Before Applying for a Business Manager Visa? Some foreign entrepreneurs who want to start a business in Japan consider buying property before applyin […]
- 2026-06-27
How to Explain an AI, E-Commerce, or Digital Business for a Business Manager Visa in Japan
How to Explain an AI and E-Commerce Business for a Business Manager Visa in Japan Many foreign entrepreneurs today do not have a simple business model. A company may combine AI development, software, […]
- 2026-06-24
The Startup Visa Is Not the Goal: What Foreign Entrepreneurs Should Prepare Before Switching to a Long-Term Business Visa in Japan
The Startup Visa is not the final goal. It is a preparation period for foreign entrepreneurs who want to build a real business in Japan. Many foreign entrepreneurs focus only on obtaining the Startup […]
- 2026-05-27
Kabushiki Kaisha vs Godo Kaisha in Japan: Which Company Type Should Foreign Entrepreneurs Choose?
If you are starting a business in Japan, one of the first decisions you need to make is whether to establish a Kabushiki Kaisha or a Godo Kaisha. For many foreign entrepreneurs, these two Japanese com […]
- 2026-05-19
We’ve Released a New Free Beta Tool: Japan Business Visa Route Navigator
If you are thinking about starting a business in Japan, one of the first questions is often: “Which visa route should I be looking at?” Many foreign entrepreneurs hear terms like: Startup Visa Busines […]
- 2026-05-19
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 […]
- 2026-05-19
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 […]
- 2026-05-19
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 […]
- 2026-05-19
Japan Allows Choosing Holidays as Company Establishment Dates — New Commercial Registration Rule (Effective Feb 2, 2026)
Starting February 2, 2026, a revision to Japan’s commercial registration regulations will allow a company or other legal entity to designate a holiday (including weekends and national holidays) as its […]
