2026-01-09 / 最終更新日時 : 2026-01-09 yokoyama EnglishSimplification of Required Documents for Change of Status of Residence Important Notice Simplification of Required Documents for Change of Status of Residence (From “Student” visa t […]
2026-01-05 / 最終更新日時 : 2026-01-05 yokoyama EnglishNew Online Residence Application System (From January 2026) New Online Residence Application System (From January 2026) Important Notice for Foreign Residents in Japan Fr […]
2025-12-31 / 最終更新日時 : 2025-12-31 yokoyama EnglishJapan Plans to Tighten Permanent Residency Rules for Foreign Nationals Permanent Residency Rules This article is based on current media reporting and policy discussions. Final polic […]
2025-12-10 / 最終更新日時 : 2025-12-20 yokoyama EnglishJapan Tightens Permanent Residency Rules: Why Now Is the Time to Switch from “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” to the Highly Skilled Professional Visa (HSP) [Breaking News Analysis] Permanent Residency Requirements to Tighten—Transitional Measures Treating “3 Years o […]
2025-12-02 / 最終更新日時 : 2025-12-02 yokoyama EnglishUpdate: Our Contact Form Is Now Fully Accessible Internationally Dear valued visitor, Thank you for your patience, and especially to those who informed us about difficulties s […]
2025-10-13 / 最終更新日時 : 2025-10-13 yokoyama EnglishAmendments to the Ministerial Ordinance on Landing Standards for the “Business Manager” Visa (11 Oct. 2025) Japan Business Manager Visa Parts of the Immigration Control Act Standards Ordinance and the Immigration Contr […]
2025-06-22 / 最終更新日時 : 2025-06-22 yokoyama EnglishImmigration Rule Revisions, Japan’s 2025 Basic Policy & JESTA — Toward an “Orderly Multicultural Society”: Key Updates for Foreign Residents — 1. Introduction I […]
2025-03-07 / 最終更新日時 : 2025-03-07 yokoyama EnglishData of “Designated Activities” We will analyze statistics on foreigners residing in Japan with the status of residence “Designated Activities […]
2025-02-17 / 最終更新日時 : 2025-02-17 yokoyama EnglishMortgage Options for Foreigners Without Permanent Residency in Japan For many foreigners living in Japan, securing a mortgage without permanent residency (PR) can seem like a daun […]
2024-11-29 / 最終更新日時 : 2025-02-10 yokoyama EnglishJapanese immigration fees will be raised. Summary of Fee Revisions by the Immigration Services Agency (scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2025) The Ja […]
2024-07-30 / 最終更新日時 : 2024-07-30 yokoyama EnglishOptimization of the Japan permanent residency (2024) On 14 June 2024, the 213th Ordinary Session of the Diet passed a draft amendment to the Immigration Control an […]
2024-07-22 / 最終更新日時 : 2024-07-22 yokoyama EnglishOverview of the Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP) 1. objectives of the programme The Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP) is a programme to assist foreigners who a […]
2024-04-11 / 最終更新日時 : 2024-04-11 yokoyama EnglishAdvantages of the Japanese digital nomad visa compared to other countries Holders of passports from developed Western countries can travel to Japan without a visa. However, they are ge […]
2024-02-15 / 最終更新日時 : 2024-11-27 yokoyama EnglishJapan’s New Digital Nomad Visa: Extended Stays and Remote Work Opportunities in 2025 Japan’s New Digital Nomad Visa Summary The latest news regarding the Digital Nomad visa was received on […]
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2023-11-07 / 最終更新日時 : 2024-02-03 yokoyama EnglishDigital Nomad Visa may be issued in Japan For the latest information see “Japan’s New Digital Nomad Visa: Extended Stays and Remote Work Opportuni […]
2023-09-22 / 最終更新日時 : 2023-10-10 yokoyama EnglishResidency Qualifications for International Students Proceeding to Graduate School After University Graduation Overview For international students who have decided to proceed to graduate school after graduating from unive […]
2023-09-10 / 最終更新日時 : 2025-11-26 yokoyama EnglishAustralian Tourist visa application for Foreigners living in Japan. Australia Tourist Visa for Foreign Residents in Japan (Subclass 600) — Application Support If you are a foreig […]
2023-04-27 / 最終更新日時 : 2023-04-27 yokoyama EnglishJapan considers expanding the scope of ‘Specified Skilled Worker No. 2’ to provide a path to permanent residency for foreign workers The Japanese government plans to expand the “Specified Skilled Worker No.2” visa category to 11 fi […]
2023-04-21 / 最終更新日時 : 2025-12-19 yokoyama EnglishJ-Find & J-Skip: Japan’s New Visas for Elite Global Professionals – A Comprehensive Guide Japan Job Seeker Visa 2026 Special Highly Skilled Professionals Visa (J-Skip) & Future Creation Individual […]
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