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The permanent resident visa is a status of residence that is extremely flexible and has few restrictions on activities for foreigners living in Japan on a mid- to long-term basis. In particular, it is often applied to those who wish to continue living in Japan after divorce or bereavement from a Japanese national, Japanese Americans of Japanese descent, adopted children, and people with refugee status...

How to Obtain a Designated Activities Visa (Employment Activities and Others) A Designated Activities Visa is a status of residence for foreigners who engage in "designated activities" that allow them to stay in Japan for specific purposes only. Among them are visas for foreign students to continue job hunting after graduation from a university or graduate school, and visas for those who are permitted to stay in Japan for special reasons...

Complete Guide to Obtaining a Permanent Resident Visa in Japan (Permanent Resident Visa) [Latest Edition for 2025] For foreigners who are staying in Japan for a long period of time or who wish to have a stable status of residence, permanent residence is a status of residence with tremendous advantages. In this article, we will explain the application conditions, application procedures, advantages and disadvantages of Permanent Resident status, and...

🏢 Choosing a Form of Incorporation and the Process of Establishing a Japanese Corporation - A Guide for Foreign Companies Considering Expansion into Japan - Hello. This is Horiuchi Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Office in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Today, I would like to explain the different types of corporations that foreign companies can choose when setting up a business in Japan, the procedures for establishing a corporation, and the differences...

This article contains content written based on the system prior to the 2025 legal revision. If you are considering applying for, renewing, or changing your current visa status, please be sure to check the latest revision. ▶︎ ...

What is a work visa? The official name of the status of residence generally referred to as a "work visa" is "Technical, Humanities, or International Services. This status of residence is broadly divided into three categories. 1. 1. technology: Work that requires technology or knowledge in the field of natural science falls under this category. For example, system engineers, programmers...

As of September 30, 2024, the boarding area and route for the Shin 96 and Shin 99 buses to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau have been changed. Please be careful if you are going to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau.

The proposed amendment to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act will establish a new provision that allows permanent residence permits to be revoked in cases of willful failure to pay taxes and social insurance premiums, as well as in cases of certain crimes such as breaking and entering and injury to persons. Here, we would like to look at the newly established provisions...

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What is a Business Management Visa? This visa is a status of residence that can be obtained when establishing and managing a company in Japan or when engaging in the management of such a business. The activities that can be performed in Japan with a Business Management Visa are as follows. Starting a new business in Japan and managing it or...