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For those who are considering "naturalization" (acquiring Japanese citizenship), the reports that continue from the end of 2025 cannot be ignored. The government and ruling party are reportedly considering a proposal to substantially extend the residency requirement by reviewing the screening process for naturalization requirements. Specifically, the current requirement of "five years or more...

As of October 2026 · Administrative Scrivener Yukiko Horiuchi Hello. I am Yukiko Horiuchi, an administrative scrivener at the Horiuchi Administrative Scrivener Office. After living in Japan for a long time, when you start thinking, “I want to continue living in Japan forever,” I believe many people are unsure whether to choose permanent residency or naturalization. Naturalization in Japan...