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International Gyoseishoshi Lawyers based in Kyoto must be aware that we are part of the inheritance of the history, culture, and exceptional brand value that this place has built up over the past millennium. With the wave of globalization sweeping over Kyoto, what is required of us is not merely "immigration...

The Chairman's Statement of the Japan Federation of Gyoseishoshi Lawyers Associations, "The Efforts of the Japan Federation of Gyoseishoshi Lawyers Associations in connection with the Revision of Permission Criteria for Status of Residence 'Management and Administration'" published on December 4, was not published on the 4th and 5th consecutive days in the newsletter of the Kyoto Gyoseishoshi Lawyers Association, which is sent out at 7 pm....

The Chairman's Discourse of the Japan Federation of Administrative Scrivener's Associations (hereinafter referred to as "the Federation"), released on December 4, 2025, is an important document that redefines the role of administrative scrivener against the background of the revised criteria for the permission of "Management and Administration" status of residence (effective October 16, 2025). Overview of the Chairman's Discourse The core of the discourse is the revised criteria (capital and...

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1. Why Gyoseishoshi Lawyers Face Foreign Cases Now The number of foreign residents in 2024 will be approximately 3.4 million (according to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Agency), a record high. Since the revision of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (2019), applications for status of residence such as specified skills, technology, humanities, international services, and family stay have increased rapidly, and foreign ...

Audio Commentary There are foreign business owners desperately searching for a "savior" in the back alleys of Kyoto, the cold windy ancient capital of Japan. For them, we are the keepers of their visas and the last hope to connect their dreams. However, after the stricter regulations on October 16, 2025, especially for "first renewal cases that are about to expire," we at Gyoseishoshi Lawyer...

The Specified Skill System is indispensable for resolving the labor shortage. However, host organizations that accept foreign personnel face the risk of violating Japan's Labor Standards Law (Labor Standards Act). Violations of the Labor Standards Law, which cannot be justified by "ignorance" or "inadvertent error," can jeopardize the continuation of business. This system is a safe...

When hiring foreign personnel or proceeding with your own residence status procedures, "Should I hire an administrative scrivener or do it myself? You may be torn between wanting to keep costs down and wanting to avoid the risk of disapproval. In this column, we will discuss...

1. Introduction: Importance of Applying for a Status of Residence (Visa) in the Ancient Capital of Kyoto Kyoto Kyoto is world-famous as a tourist destination, but in recent years, with the advance of foreign companies and the concentration of international universities and research institutes, many foreigners have made Kyoto their base for living, working, and studying. The foundation of life in Japan is the "bi...