From today, unaccompanied package tour passengers from all countries and regions are allowed to enter Japan.
Until yesterday, package tour passengers from some regions accompanied by a tour conductor were allowed to enter Japan, but from 0:00 today (Japan time), package tour passengers from all countries and regions who are not accompanied by a tour conductor are allowed to enter Japan.Package tours not accompanied by a tour conductor are those in […]
All areas designated as refusal to land in Japan have been lifted.
Until now, due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, some countries and regions were subject to denial of landing in Japan, but as of 0:00 a.m. on September 4, 2020 (Japan time) , have all been cancelled.However, measures will continue to require foreign nationals wishing to enter Japan to obtain a visa before […]
Due to the revision of the system of the Specifed Skilled Worker, in some fields, the examination was exempted when transitioning from Technical intern training(ⅱ) to Specifed Skilled Worker.
On August 30th, a cabinet decision was made to change the policy on the operation of the system related to the status of residence for Specifed Skilled Worker (operational policy by sector).Those who completed Technical intern training(ⅱ) were exempt from specific skill tests, etc., and were treated as meeting the required skill level.This time, the […]
Inheritance when a foreigner dies
Article 36 of Japan's "General Rules for the Application of Laws" stipulates that "inheritance shall be governed by the law of the decedent's home country."Therefore, when a foreigner living in Japan dies, the law of the foreigner's home country (country of nationality) will be applied to the inheritance.Therefore, even if the heirs are only a […]
Even foreigners can enroll in private insurance
If you are a foreigner residing in Japan and have a residence card (unless you are a Temporary Visitor), you are probably enrolled in the National Health Insurance.The National Health Insurance covers part of the medical expenses of its members, but it does not cover living expenses during absence from work due to illness or […]
Public notice method of NPOs
NPOs are required to submit a business report, etc. to the competent authority within three months after the end of each fiscal year, but it is also necessary to make a public announcement of the balance sheet.The method of public notice of an NPO must be stipulated in its articles of incorporation.Public notice methods include […]
What is the “renunciation of inheritance”?
Renunciation of inheritance means that the heir refuses to inherit all of the inherited property including debts.In order to renounce inheritance, the heir must make a statement to the family court within three months from the date on which he/she became aware of the commencement of inheritance.Unlike renunciation of legally reserved portion, renunciation of inheritance […]
Is capital of 5 million yen necessary to establish a new company and acquire a status of residence of “Business Manager”?
Some foreigners think that 5,000,000 yen is required for capital in order to establish a new company in Japan and obtain the status of residence of "Business Manager", but this is not accurate.The "Ministerial Order to Provide for Criteria Pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph (1), Item (ii) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" […]
What is a “Highly Skilled Professional(HSP)”?
"Highly Skilled Professional(HSP)" is a status of residence established to promote the acceptance of human resources with advanced specialized skills, and points are set for each item such as "educational background", "work experience", "annual income", etc. , is recognized when the total points reach a certain number.Highly-skilled professionals" include Category (ⅰ)(a) for "Advanced academic research […]
The period of stay of a "Permanent Resident(PR)" is indefinite, but it may be revoked.
The status of residence for foreigners staying in Japan has an expiration date, with the exception of some statuses of residence.The status of residence of "Permanent Resident(PR)" has no restrictions on activities and no restrictions on the period of stay.Therefore, the eligibility requirements are strict.However, what you have to be careful about is that the […]