Useful Columns

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Employment of foreigners
First time hiring a foreigner as an opportunity for growth
Audio Description The Arrival of the Black Ships Teaches Us the Chance of "Change" The arrival of the "Black Ships" in Japan in 1853, a fleet of four ships including two steamships led by American Commodore Matthew Perry, had a great impact on Japan at that time. The black smoke-spewing steamships were seen as an unknown threat to... -
foreign national with special skills
Treatment of "Japanese Customers" for Specified Skilled Foreigners
Audio Commentary: Treating "Japanese Customers" for Specified Skills Foreigners Introduction: Understanding Japanese Service Culture and Omotenashi 1. from Mentalism to "Behavioral Techniques" Japanese service (Omotenashi) is not just about being kind, but also about anticipating customer expectations, and then... -
foreign national with special skills
Specified Skilled Foreign Human Resources Cannot be Used as a Workforce! The Future of Restaurant Operations: Overcoming the Barriers of Omotenashi and Cooperation
Voice Commentary For Japan's restaurant industry, specially skilled foreign human resources are a "hopeful star" to solve the serious labor shortage. However, many restaurant operators are facing a "more difficult obstacle than imagined. It is not just a matter of skill or Japanese language ability. Japanese customers seek... -
specific skill
Holidays for Specified Skilled Foreigners "Different from Contract"! Serious Risks Caused by Discrepancies in Working Condition Notices
To all companies that support the acceptance of specified skilled foreign nationals. There have been cases of some foreign managers changing the workdays and holidays of their Specified Skilled Foreigners without permission, ignoring the stipulations of the written employment conditions. We are constantly alerted to such behavior. This is in accordance with the Japanese Labor Standards Law... -
extension of visa permit
For a Safe New Year's Eve! Year-end "Application for Renewal of Permission" rush measures as the expiration date of your stay is approaching.
For foreign nationals whose period of stay (visa expiration date) is approaching during the New Year's holiday period or soon after the New Year, this page explains the cautions for rushing requests for "application for permission for extension of period of stay" and the importance of deadline management by administrative scriveners. ⏱️Risks of applying just before the deadline Application for extension of period of stay... -
Dependent Visa
Year-end "Family Residence" visa application: Points to keep in mind when inviting overseas family members to Japan
We will explain the background behind the increase in requests at the end of the year for "family stay" visas (application for issuance of a certificate of eligibility) for foreign nationals living in Japan on work visas, etc., to invite their spouses and children abroad, and what special attention should be paid to this issue. 🚨The barrier at the end of the year and the beginning of the New Year! Time limit for collecting documents "Family Residency... -
international student
For International Students: Don't miss the April start date! The Importance of Changing Work Visas in a Hurry at the End of the Year
We explain why international students graduating from Japanese universities and vocational schools should hurry to apply at the end of the year (December to January) to change their visa status from "College Student" to "Technical/Humanities/International Services" or other work visa to ensure their employment starting in April. 🗓️The schedule at the end of the year and at the beginning of the year will determine the fate of... -
paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
The weight of the "Chairman's Statement" of the Japan Federation of Administrative Scrivener's Associations published on December 4
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.... -
paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
Implications of the Statement by the Chairman of the Japan Federation of Gyoseishoshi Lawyers' Associations, "Efforts in Connection with the Revision of the Criteria for Permission of "Management and Administration" Status of Residence
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... -
Kyo-machiya International Co-creation Project
The New Guardians of Old Kyoto: Foreign Hands Revitalizing Endangered Machiya Techniques
Project Proposal: Preserving Kyoto's Heritage through OJT The greatest feature of this project proposal is inviting young adults from North America (in their 20s and 30s with an interest in architecture and culture) to Kyoto to acquire a... The greatest feature of this project proposal is inviting young adults from North America (in their 20s and 30s with an interest in architecture and culture) to Kyoto to acquire a...
