Japan is known for having a unique and distinct corporate culture. Many readers of this post may be interested in learning about the differences in business practices when hiring foreign nationals or working with foreign affiliated firms. To better understand the contrasts between Japan and other countries, this article will focus on business practices in…

Although Japan has been very slow in adopting globalization, the number of foreigners working in Japan has seen a bump over recent years. However, working in Japan is not always a great experience for foreigners. Some foreigners, for example, have been forced to work in Japan as they are transferred here. It is critical to…

Foreigners often have the impression that Japan is safe and secure, and that living in a well-ordered society would be easy. On the other hand, some foreigners perceive Japan to be inconvenient in a variety of ways because of the strict order and rules that they many need to follow. Without a doubt, different cultural…

Summary of Nikkeijin’s Residency Status and Employment Regulations. Many companies look to hire a foreign national who is of Japanese descent for their ability to understand the Japanese culture and language. While the term “Nikkei” is commonly used, many people may question “What exactly is a Nikkei?”. In this post, we will also define Nikkeijin,…

Foreigners who wish to remain in Japan must meet the requirements of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, which specifies their legal status as a resident in the country (Immigration Act). The status of “long-term resident” is used to admit foreigners who do not fall under any other status of residence, but who have…

There are times when a “guarantor” when applying for a status of residence, but what is a guarantor anyways? In this article, we will explain what the role of a guarantor is in a status of residence application, the different cases in which a guarantor is required, and the responsibilities imposed on a guarantor. What…

When a Japanese national marries a foreign national, there are several documents that need to be submitted, one of which is the “Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry”. Some may find it difficult to find information pertaining to “Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry”, as it is not required for Japanese marriages. That is why…

To reside in Japan, a foreign national must have the status of residence stipulated by the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Immigration Act). The “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” is a status of residence for family members of foreign nationals who stay in Japan with the “Permanent Resident” status (hereinafter referred to as…

The “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” is a status of residence granted to foreign nationals who are the spouse, biological child, or adopted child of a Japanese national. This particular visa holder will be able to stay for a period of 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, or 6 months. Application Procedure Since a…

In this article, we will be comparing two statuses of residence, Class 2 Highly Skilled Professional Visa and Permanent Resident Status. The reason why we are comparing these two is because they both share the same indefinite period of stay concept. Contents Part 1: Class 2 Highly Skilled Professional Visa What is a Class 2…