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Certificate of graduation from a Japanese language school
What is the meaning of a certificate of graduation from a Japanese language school that is useful for visa applications?
In order for a foreigner to work in Japan, he/she must obtain a "status of residence" (work visa). However, not just anyone can be granted a work visa, and academic background, work experience, and expertise are important points for examination. In this context, companies and applicants are often asked questions such as, "Do you speak Japanese...? -
Foreign Part-time Work
How to check residency status when hiring a part-time foreigner
The demand for foreign part-time workers, particularly in the convenience store, restaurant, and logistics industries, is increasing every year. While this contributes to the labor shortage, there is also a risk that companies may be charged with encouraging illegal employment if they fail to check the status of residence. How many hours per week can a foreign student work? What is the "Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence..."? -
Visa renewal for foreign employees
What documents does the company need to renew a visa for a foreign employee? A Thorough Guide
In recent years, an increasing number of companies are hiring foreign nationals as regular or contract employees. However, when hiring foreign employees, it is important not to forget about "visa (status of residence) renewal. If the employee does not renew his/her status of residence before it expires, he/she will be in Japan illegally, and the company will be... -
Employment of Foreign Full-Time Employees
Kyoto Visa Application] Complete Guide to Visa Procedures for Hiring Foreign Nationals as Full-Time Employees
In recent years, an increasing number of companies have been hiring foreign nationals as full-time employees in response to labor shortages and globalization in Japan. Especially in fields such as IT, trade, tourism, and food & beverage, it is not uncommon for the hiring of foreign employees to be directly linked to corporate growth. However, hiring foreign nationals as regular employees... -
Starting Your Business in Kyoto
New Requirements for the Business/Management Visa
The requirements for the Business/Management visa will be revised. The minimum capital requirement will be raised to 30 million yen or more, six times the current amount. In addition, the employment of at least one full-time employee wil... -
application for naturalization
Handling of "Japanese Language Proficiency Certificate" in the application for naturalization
Introduction When applying for naturalization, the applicant's living conditions and eligibility are strictly checked through interviews and examination of submitted documents at the Legal Affairs Bureau. The most important of these checks is the applicant's "Japanese language ability. After naturalization, the applicant will live as a Japanese citizen, so daily life and social... -
Student Visa
What are the reasons for the increasing number of disapproval of foreign students' employment visa applications?
Introduction Foreign students who have graduated from a Japanese university or vocational school need to apply for a change of status of residence to "Technical/Humanities/International Business" (so-called "Employment Visa") in order to find a job in Japan. However, did you know that in recent years, there have been an increasing number of cases where applications have been denied? This co... -
specific skill
Key Points to Hiring Specified Skilled Foreigners to Resolve Human Resource Shortages
Introduction In recent years, there has been a growing shortage of human resources in the field of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Especially in the manufacturing, nursing care, and lodging industries, it is becoming increasingly difficult to secure the human resources needed by domestic job seekers alone. Under such circumstances, the acceptance of "specified skilled foreigners" is a means of securing human resources who can work immediately... -
training and employment
What is the Fostered Work Program?
Video Explanation Amid the continuing labor shortage, the system for accepting foreign human resources is undergoing major changes. The new system is intended to "train workers in the workplace and bring them up to the level of specific skills" and is positioned as a replacement or successor to the existing technical internship system.... -
Starting Your Business in Kyoto
Now Is the Time to Start Your Business in Kyoto - Before the Capital Requirement Rises to 30 Million Yen
From 2025 onward, the Japanese government is considering raising the minimum capital requirement for the Business Manager Visa from 5 million yen to 30 Before this significant change takes effect, now is the best timing to es...
