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Startup Visa
Limitations of startup support
Attracting foreign entrepreneurs and highly specialized human resources is key to revitalizing local economies. However, there is a major barrier that cannot be avoided in order for the government to maximize their potential. That is the "management and... -
paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
Proposal for strategic training of administrative scriveners to support the future Kyoto
For more information on this proposal, please see the PDF document below, and follow the pages at the bottom of the PDF to see the entire document. -
Business Manager Visa
Are You Correctly Informed? Key Points of the Stricter Management Visa Revisions (Effective October 16, 2025)
For foreign entrepreneurs aiming to establish and manage a business in Japan, obtaining the "Business Manager" Visa (Status of Residence) is the crucial However, with the revisions implemented on October 16, 2025, the permit ... -
Study abroad
To those who are planning to apply for change of status from "Study Abroad" to "Work".
Audio Commentary If you wish to work in Japan from April 1, 2026, it is recommended that you submit an application for change of status from "College Student" to "Work" (mainly "Technical/Humanities/International Services" or "Research") between December 1, 2025 and the end of January 2026. ⚠️ Early Application for... -
Business Manager Visa
Key Amendments to Japan's “Business/Management” Visa Effective October 16, 2025
If you're a foreigner looking to obtain Japan's "Business/Management" visa (also known as the Business Manager Visa), there have been significant These changes, implemented on October 16, 2025, aim to... -
Management visa
Guidelines for Clarification of Operation of "Management and Administration" Status of Residence
The status of residence "Management/Administration" is applicable to foreign nationals who start a business in Japan or engage in management/administration of an existing business. The following basic requirements must be met for this status to be granted. - Substantial participation in management: ... -
Digital Nomad Visa
Digital Nomad Visa is about to arrive in Japan! The new residency status is expected to be introduced in 2026, and what companies should prepare for now.
As of November 2025, the "Digital Nomad Visa" (official name yet to be determined), which is said to be almost on track within the government and ruling party, is expected to be introduced in the spring and summer of 2026. This is a groundbreaking visa that will allow people to work remotely in Japan, which is prohibited under a tourist visa. As of this writing, the following information is known... -
resident card
Residence cards will be fully IC by the end of 2026! Three changes you don't know about and preparations you should make now
As of November 2025, the Immigration Bureau is in the midst of a full-scale transition to IC cards for residence cards, and it has finally become clear that the transition will be complete by the end of 2026. The plastic card will be replaced by a new residence card with an IC chip equivalent to a My Number card. ... -
Management visa
Two "Fatal Flaws" Lurking in Kyoto Prefecture's Startup Visa Support Program
The "Information and Strategy Gap" Behind the Generous Support While Kyoto Prefecture's startup visa support has a generous accompaniment system oriented toward economic growth, it also faces two significant structural and strategic challenges that threaten the sustainability of Kyoto as a historical city and the ultimate certainty of success for applicants... -
paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
Rising Customer Harassment from Foreign Clients: Essential Cases and Countermeasures for Administrative Scriveners
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 ...
