July 2026
Misconception: Holding a "Construction Site Manager" Title Does Not Allow Individuals with an "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" Status of Residence to Perform Manual Site WorkNew!!
Recently, we received an inquiry asking, "Can an employee with the 'Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services' status of residence perform manual on-site work if their title is 'Site Manager'?" In the construction industry, the scope of work permitted under the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence is strictly limited to intellectual duties—such as planning, management, […]
Key Points to Keep in Mind When Foreign Nationals Change Jobs
It is not uncommon for individuals holding a work visa (status of residence) such as "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" to change jobs. However, there are crucial points you must keep in mind during this transition. The most critical period to watch out for is any gap (unemployed period) between the day you leave your previous […]
Points to Note Regarding the Specified Residence Card
Starting June 14, 2026, the operation of the "Specified Residence Card" (Tokutei Zairyu Card) has commenced. This new card integrates the conventional residence card and the My Number Card into a single card.Previously, foreign residents were required to carry both cards separately. By switching to the Specified Residence Card, you will only need to carry one. Furthermore, […]
Don’t Assume You’re Safe Just Because You Have a Notarial Will
A will is created when you wish to distribute your estate after your passing in proportions that differ from the statutory inheritance shares.There are two primary types of wills: holographic (handwritten) wills and notarial wills (wills made by a notary public). Many people choose a notarial will because it is prepared by a notary public, […]