Who Provides Japanese Language Education under Japan’s Employment for Skill Development Program? A1, A2, 100-Hour Courses and Costs
Not every foreign national under Japan’s Employment for Skill Development Program must complete the same 100-hour Japanese course. This guide separates the A1 requirement before work from A2 learning during the three-year period and explains providers, online classes, costs, application documents and records.
No Japanese Bank Account or Credit Card? Konbini Cash Payment Is Now Available
Tommy’s Legal Service now accepts Stripe Konbini payment in eligible cases. Foreign residents in Japan who do not have a Japanese bank account or credit card may be able to pay consultation fees in cash at a supported convenience store.
Japan Business Manager Visa: What Is the Four-Month Period? Applying Before Incorporation and the Post-2025 Rules
The four-month period under Japan’s Business Manager status still exists. This guide explains pre-incorporation applications, residence cards, bank accounts, the revised 2025 criteria, renewals, and startup visa alternatives.
We Submitted Public Comments on Japan’s Proposed Immigration Fee Revision | PR Fee, Family Burden and Reductions
On August 2, 2026, Tommy’s Legal Service submitted two public comments on Japan’s proposed immigration fee revision and draft fee-reduction guidelines. We explain our proposals concerning the JPY 200,000 permanent residence fee, cumulative family costs, predictability, payment methods and access to reductions. The proposals have not yet been finalized.