2026年3月24日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年5月1日 Daisuike Tominaga Status of Residence / Immigration System

Statuses of Residence with No Work Restrictions in Japan: Part-Time Work, Side Jobs, and 4 Settlement-Based Categories

Permanent Resident, Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, and Long-Term Resident are generally understood as statuses of residence without job-type restrictions in Japan. However, part-time work, side jobs, and hiring decisions still require careful checks of the residence card, employment rules, tax, social insurance, and other legal requirements.

2026年3月23日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年5月1日 Daisuike Tominaga Status of Residence / Immigration System

Immigration Offices in the Kanto Area: Jurisdiction, Reception Hours, Ticket Numbers, and Reservation Notes

A practical guide to immigration offices in the Kanto area. This article explains which office to check first, what to confirm before visiting, reception hours, ticket-number issues, and reservation-related points for major offices such as Shinagawa, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Tachikawa, Saitama, Chiba, Matsudo, Mito, and Takasaki.

2026年3月23日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年5月18日 Daisuike Tominaga Permanent Residence

The Acknowledgment Form Now Required for Permanent Residence Applications in Japan

This article explains the Acknowledgment Form required for Permanent Residence applications in Japan, including what changes must be reported during the review period.

2026年3月12日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年3月12日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

Japanese-English Interpretation for Notarial Deeds in Japan | Support for Wills, Mandate Agreements and Voluntary Guardianship

We recently provided Japanese-English interpretation for notarial deeds in Japan, including a notarized will, a notarized mandate agreement, and a notarized voluntary guardianship agreement.

2026年3月12日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年5月7日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

Immigration Fee Reform Bill and JESTA in Japan: Key Points for Foreign Residents and Employers

On March 10, 2026, the Japanese government approved a bill to create JESTA, a new electronic travel authorization system, and to raise the statutory ceiling for certain immigration-related fees, including change of status, extension of period of stay, and permanent residence. The key point is that this does not mean all fees have immediately increased to those maximum amounts. This article explains what foreign residents and employers should know.

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