June 2026
When a Japanese National Residing Overseas Prepares an Estate Partition Agreement
When an inheritance begins, an "Estate Partition Agreement" (Isan Bunkatsu Kyogisho) must be prepared if the estate is to be divided in proportions different from the statutory inheritance shares, or if the title of real estate or other assets needs to be transferred.An Estate Partition Agreement requires the names and registered seals (jitsuin) of all […]
The Critical Difference Between the 30-Day and 31-Day "Designated Activities" Status of Residence
In the context of the Status of Residence, if an Application for Extension of Period of Stay or an Application for Change of Status of Residence is examined and subsequently denied, the applicant will be granted the "Designated Activities (Preparation for Departure)" status.There are two possibilities for the period of stay granted under this "Designated Activities (Preparation […]
Points to Consider When Changing Jobs for "Specified Skilled Worker" Foreign Nationals
A considerable number of foreign nationals staying in Japan under the "Specified Skilled Worker" (Tokutei Gino) visa wish to change their jobs.However, unlike other work visas, you must apply for a "Permission for Change of Status of Residence" even if you are transferring to a new job within the same occupational classification.No matter how smoothly […]
Renunciation of Inheritance and Qualified Acceptance
When an inheritance dynamic begins, an heir must choose one of the following three options: Once you renounce an inheritance, you are legally considered to have never been an heir from the very beginning. Consequently, inheritance by substantiation (generation-skipping inheritance to children or grandchildren) will not occur.
Points of Caution When Changing from a "Business Manager" Visa to Other Statuses of Residence
OverviewDue to the tightening of requirements for the "Business Manager" visa, we are seeing an increasing number of cases where individuals decide to step down from company management to seek employment. Consequently, they change their status of residence to work visas such as "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services."A common issue in these transitions is failing to properly settle the […]