April 2026- date -.

In FY2026, Kyoto Prefecture's "Multicultural Conviviality" has moved from the idealistic phase to the "implementation" phase. As part of the recent reorganization, the "Office for the Promotion of a Multicultural Society" will be newly established in the Policy and Environment Department. This is to break away from the traditional stove-piped approach and establish a cross-departmental "command post"...

Walking through the streets of Kyoto, one can see people of diverse nationalities living and working in the city, and their roots are firmly planted in the city. We at Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Alex International Office are at the forefront of this kind of "symbiotic society". We are pleased to announce that Kyoto Prefecture has introduced a new policy for 2026...

A short stay (90 days) is not enough time to experience the true charm of Japan. In response to such a request, the "Designated Activities" Notification No. 40 and No. 41 have been prepared. This system, commonly referred to as the "Long Stay Visa for the Affluent," is designed for those who deeply love Japan and want to spend a relaxing time...

While we work every day as professionals to support our clients' businesses and important procedures, we actually have an important responsibility that is as strictly required by the government as fulfilling our "confidentiality" obligation. We are also required by the Japanese government to comply with the "Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act...".

Unparalleled in Kyoto, we highly integrate "management consulting" and "obtaining status of residence". We are more than just an agent for administrative procedures. We provide a full support system to help you get your business in Japan off the ground.  Three Core Values...

Dear Municipal Officials, Thank you so much for your daily work in supporting startups. It is not the documents that you are stamping. It is the view of this city 10 years from now. Last October, the environment surrounding foreign entrepreneurs changed drastically. The examination requirements for the "Management/Administration" visa were substantially tightened...

The first major hurdle for foreign entrepreneurs starting a business in Japan is to obtain a "business administration visa. However, it is not enough to simply prepare the necessary documents. The Immigration Bureau's screening process is becoming stricter and stricter every year, and the continuity and stability of the business is strictly required. Therefore, a full-fledged application...

If you are thinking, "Now that I have been certified by the local government, I can rest assured that I am in good hands," then please drop that thought right now. In my 35 years at the Kyoto Prefectural Government, I have seen the system created and then broken down on the ground. The start-up visa is now the same as the former technical internship...

After establishing a company in Japan and getting your business off the ground, the next question you may be wondering is, "Can I live in Japan with my family or significant other? The status of residence "Management/Administration" is the foundation for business operations, and "Family Residency" is utilized when bringing your family over....

Many foreign nationals working in Japan are aiming for a "five-year" period of stay. After that, they are looking forward to "applying for permanent residence". However, in the midst of their daily work, many people inadvertently forget their obligations under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, or feel insecure about renewal depending on their employment status....