Useful Columns

-
specific skill
Specified Skill Evaluation Test, Seizing Opportunities Abroad! 〜Open the door to work in Japan!
🌟 Introduction: The Specified Skill System and the Importance of Taking Exams Abroad The Specified Skill System is a residence status that accepts foreign nationals with certain expertise and skills in specific fields (Specified Skill No. 1 and No. 2) in order to solve Japan's labor shortage. For foreigners who wish to work in Japan, this system requires... -
specific skill
Strategies for Developing Foreign Human Resources for Traditional Architecture: A Guide for Utilizing Specific Skills
Introduction: New Options for Inheriting Traditional Skills and Recruiting Foreign Talent Training skilled craftsmen is essential for maintaining and revitalizing traditional Japanese building techniques, especially for historical buildings such as Kyoto machiya houses. However, as the shortage of successors becomes more serious, recruiting young human resources with an international perspective is a key factor in both the succession of skills and the... -
Specific skills (construction field)
Practical Guide for Businesses] Introduction of Specified Technical Skills (Construction Field): Procedures, JAC, and Application to Kyomachiya-Related Work
Audio Description The severe labor shortage in the construction industry is a pressing issue in business continuity. Specified skills (in the construction field) are an important solution to overcome this challenge and supply immediate vitality and strength to the work site. In this column, we will explain the fundamentals of the system and specific procedures for businesses that are considering accepting... -
Management visa
What's Changing with Stricter Business Management Visa Requirements? 3 Key Points Entrepreneurs Need to Know Now
1. capital requirement from 5 million yen to 30 million yen! The capital requirement has been significantly increased six-fold from 5 million yen to 30 million yen. The requirement before: Either a capital of 5 million yen or more or two or more full-time employees. The requirement after the revision: Both a capital of 30 million yen or more and two or more full-time employees are required. -
Management visa
5 Types of New Business Management Visas You Should Give Up to Start a Business in Japan
Introduction: Sweet Dreams Are Not Enough Reality "I want to start a business in Japan" "I want to develop my own business in Japan" Are these dreams really feasible? Due to the revision of the business administration visa system after October 16, 2025, the hurdle for starting a business in Japan has jumped to more than six times the previous level. The correct... -
Craftsman Training
Proposal for the "Kyo-machiya International Co-creation Project" to Connect Tradition to the Future
Traditional Technology in Kyo-machiya, Kyoto, and the Future with the Youth of the World Audio description (Japanese) The "Kyo-machiya" is a symbol of the beautiful cityscape of Kyoto. Kyo-machiya is filled with the wisdom of our ancestors and traditional skills suited to Japan's climate... -
Kyoto Machiya Construction
Build Your Future in Kyoto - A Guide to Japanese Visa Status for Machiya Artisans and Staff
Voice-over commentary Preserving Tradition: Your Path to Working in Kyoto Machiya Construction Kyoto's Machiya (traditional wooden townhouses) are more than just buildings; they are living testaments to Japan's exquisite craftsmanship. Kyoto's Machiya (traditional wooden townhouses) are more than just buildings; they are living testaments to Japan's exquisite craftsmanship a... -
Visa Application
Unlocking Niche Careers in Japan: Your Unique Visa Roadmap - Featuring Kyoto's Artistic Legacy
When foreign nationals look to work in Japan, the common visa routes like the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" (often However, relying solely on the mainstream ... -
additional document
Opportunity or Crisis: What Does the "Request for Additional Documents" from the Immigration Bureau Really Mean?
Many people are anxiously awaiting the results of their visa (status of residence) application when they suddenly receive a "Notice of Submission of Materials" (a request for additional documents) from the Immigration Bureau (Immigration Bureau). Many people feel anxious that they may have failed the screening. However, please remain calm. This notice is not a notice of disapproval... -
Management visa
A must-read for foreign students! What you can and cannot do with "College Student" status, and barriers to starting a business
To all foreign students studying in Japan, your status of residence as a "College Student" stipulates clear rules regarding the scope of activities you are allowed to engage in. In particular, it is essential to correctly understand and comply with the law when engaging in income-generating activities such as "part-time work" and "company management. ...
