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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....

If you are a North American who loves Japanese culture and Kyoto, why don't you come live in the old streets of Kyoto, learn skills from Japanese craftsmen, and create the future of your favorite city with your own hands? If you are a North American who loves Japanese culture and Kyoto, why don't you live in the old streets of Kyoto, learn skills from Japanese craftsmen, and build the future of your favorite city with your own hands?  Kyomachiya Co-Creation International Project https://matsutani-gyosei.com/alex_visa/en/passing-d...

It is no exaggeration to say that for foreign business owners who have decided to start a business in Japan and are applying for a business management visa, the choice of an administrative scrivener as a partner can mean the difference between the fate of their business and that of their foreign business. Unfortunately, however, there are many cases where the process does not go smoothly, or where the explanation is inadequate and the applicant feels uneasy...

Introduction: In Silence and Shadows Gion Shinbashi, Kyoto. My starting point as a photographer is in the "shadows" of this town. The machiya houses that I see through the viewfinder of the mirrorless single-lens reflex camera that has become familiar to my hand are more than just old wooden structures. It is a house that has been built over 1,200 years, adapted to the harsh climate and social changes...

When you walk through the streets of Kyoto, you suddenly see beautiful lattice doors and narrow alleys leading to the back of the house. These scenes, which we take for granted, are gradually being lost. This is a project to give shape to this desire with young people not only in Japan but also around the world.

For foreign entrepreneurs trying to start a new business in Japan, "administrative procedures" and "language and cultural barriers" are two of the most difficult obstacles to overcome. However, what is truly required at many support sites is more than just document representation. We are here to help entrepreneurs with their business...