November 2025
Required Documents for Renewal Application of "Business Manager" Status of Residence Have Been AddedNew!!
Following the review of the requirements for new applications for the "Business Manager" Status of Residence, the required documents for renewal applications have also been added.The newly added documents to be submitted are as follows: Regarding the fulfillment of public dues and taxes, this includes not only tax-related matters but also the status of enrollment […]
What is Inheritance by Representation ?
Inheritance by Representation (known in Japan as Daishu Sōzoku) is a legal system where, at the time of an inheritance, the children or other descendants of an intended heir take their place as heirs when the original heir is unable to inherit the estate due to reasons such as prior death.This representative inheritance is not […]
If You Fail the Specified Skilled Worker (ⅱ) Skill Examination.
Currently, the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program covers 16 fields, and for 11 of those fields, the SSW(ⅱ) status is available.Foreign nationals working in these 11 fields under the Specified Skilled Worker (ⅰ) status can transition to the SSW (ⅱ) status by meeting requirements such as passing the (ⅱ) skill examination within their permitted period […]
When a Japanese National and Foreign Spouse Living Abroad Move to Japan Together
When a couple—one Japanese national and one foreign national—living together overseas decides to move to Japan, the foreign spouse will typically apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) under the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National"status of residence.Ideally, the Japanese spouse would be the applicant (legal representative) for this process. However, when both spouses are residing […]