September 2025
Important Notice: The 180-Day Rule for Short-Term Visitors to JapanNew!!
If you are planning a trip to Japan for a short-term stay, such as tourism or visiting relatives, please be aware of the so-called 180-Day Rule.Depending on your nationality, you may either be exempt from obtaining a visa or required to obtain one for your short-term visit. However, in either case, a single stay cannot exceed 90 […]
Be Mindful of Visa Revocation
Except for "Permanent Resident," all statuses of residence have a specified period of stay.However, even within this period, your visa can be revoked if you fall under one of the grounds for revocation. The Immigration Control Act specifies these grounds.For example, a person with a "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" visa may have their status revoked […]
Minimum Wage to be Revised for Fiscal Year 2025
The minimum wage for fiscal year 2025 has been revised. The revised amount and effective date vary by prefecture. If an employee's wage falls below the new rate, their wage must be adjusted. For example, in Chiba Prefecture, the minimum wage will increase by 64 yen, from 1,076 yen to 1,140 yen, effective October 3, […]
Changes to the Business Manager residence status Requirements.
Changes to the status of residence of "Business Manager" RequirementsThe requirements for the Business Manager residence status will be reviewed.The requirements for applying for a Business Manager residence status are expected to be revised from this October onward. (A public comment process is currently underway.) The changes to the provisions concerning business scale are as […]
Foreign Driver's License Conversion Requirements to be Stricter
The requirements for foreign driver's license conversion will be stricter from October 1st.The specific changes are as follows: