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Residence Management to be Digitally Accelerated on June 14, 2026The "Specified Residence Card" is finally set to begin operation on June 14, 2026 (counter acceptance from June 15). This card will combine the functions of the existing "Residence Card" and "My Number Card" into a single card. Voluntary acquisition: Not mandatory for all, but for those who wish...

1. can i work even if my "period of stay" is still valid? Many foreign students and employers mistakenly believe that they can work until the expiration date of their residence card. The fact is: From the day you graduate from school (or are expelled from school), the "Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence" associated with the "College Student" visa takes effect...

The nature of Japan's program to promote entrepreneurial activities by foreign nationals has undergone a major transformation since its last revision in October 2025. The former "grace period for preparation for starting a business" is no longer applicable. Investors should pay close attention to the fact that the Japanese government, through this public notice, has effectively created a "management...

When applying for a status of residence (visa), many people are most concerned about how long it will take to examine their application. The Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Agency (Immigration Bureau) sets a standard "target number of days for examination" for each application. However, in practice, it is not always...

With the Kyoto gubernatorial election coming up in the spring, we would like to make a strong appeal for a major reorganization of the "support system for foreign entrepreneurial activities" for the sustainable development of Kyoto. Currently, many foreign entrepreneurs are attracted to Kyoto, but are confronted with complex visa systems and administrative barriers. In order to break through this current situation, a mere window...

Important: Effective October 16, 2025, the requirements for the "Management and Administration" visa have been significantly tightened. The conventional wisdom of "investment of 5 million yen" or "one-person start-up" no longer applies. October 16, 2025 will be a historic turning point for foreigners who wish to start a business in Japan...

Every year around this time, there is a corner of the Japanese language school classroom where a heavy atmosphere prevails. Attendance rates are excellent, and Japanese language skills are good enough for daily conversation. Yet, the graduation ceremony is about to begin, and the students are still unable to obtain the two words "job offer. Many of them graduated from universities in their home countries...

'I have been accepted for enrollment in April 2026. However, the school has not applied for a visa on our behalf (COE). I urgently need the help of an experienced specialist. The sender of the message was a ceramics major at the Kyoto...

Nishijin brocade, Kyoto dolls, and Kyoto fans live and breathe in the city of Kyoto. These traditional industries, which have been nurtured in the capital for millennia, are now facing an unprecedented shortage of successors. Parents are faced with such difficult decisions: "We want to pass on our skills, but we can't attract young people" or "Do we have no choice but to close our workshops?.

Outsourcing" is not a goal, but a starting point When hiring a foreigner for the first time, it is natural to feel overwhelmed by the complex immigration laws and paperwork. Outsourcing the "application for status of residence" and "legal support" shown on the left side of the diagram to specialists such as administrative scriveners and registered support organizations like us...