Supporting a Canadian Young Man's "Study Abroad in Kyoto Ceramics"--The Mission of an International Administrative Lawyer

'I have been accepted for enrollment in April 2026. However, the school has not applied for a visa on our behalf (COE). We urgently need the help of an experienced specialist."

It was on January 21 that I received such an earnest message. The sender is a young Canadian man who dreams of majoring in ceramics at Kyoto University of Traditional Arts and Crafts (TASK).

1. the importance of "immediate response" in the lingua franca (English)

What he was looking for was not just an agent, but a "companion" who could instantly understand the situation and communicate deeply in English. Applying for a visa for April admission is a race against time. I immediately contacted him and shared the required documents and schedule with him.

Some people often say that international work can be done with translation software, but I disagree. In order to directly address the concerns of our clients and explain the details of the system accurately and with a sense of speed, the ability to use English, a lingua franca, is a "prerequisite.

2. "Administrative Perspective" and "International Sense

In the application process, we have made preparations to increase the certainty of the application.

The "administrative perspective" and "international sensibility" that I developed during my 35 years of experience at the Kyoto Prefectural Government and my overseas work experience in Singapore. I put all of this into protecting the dream of this young man.

3. the security of an "Application Receipt

And on January 30, we successfully completed the application. When I sent him the acceptance form and received the words, "I sincerely appreciate your efficient work and dedication," I felt again a strong sense of pride as an international administrative scrivener.

4. what is true international business?

At a time when visa requirements are becoming stricter, thoughtlessly handling international business may deprive aspiring young people of their future and, in turn, "shame Japan".

A young man from Canada will turn the potter's wheel in Kyoto and build a new tradition. Until that day, Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Alex International Office will continue to connect the world and Kyoto as a professional accompanist.