Status of Residence / Immigration System

2026年1月11日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年9月12日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

Specified Skilled Worker Japan 2026｜Latest Updates, Food Service COEs and Employer Checklist

Japan SSW 2026: sector policies, SSW2 and employer checks, with September 10 food-service COE, status-change, job-change and extension rules.

2026年1月9日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年5月7日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

Naturalization and Political Participation in Japan: What It Means to Become a Japanese Citizen

Naturalization is not simply an immigration procedure. It means becoming a Japanese citizen and gaining the right to participate in Japanese society, including voting and civic responsibility. This article explains the legal and social meaning of naturalization in Japan.

2026年1月3日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年8月29日 Daisuike Tominaga Fees and Payment

Japan Immigration Fees Increase October 1, 2026: Final Rates for Renewal, Change and PR

Final October 2026 immigration fees, the September 30 transitional rule, online convenience-store and bank payment, processing fees, fee reductions and legitimate payment-email guidance.

2026年1月2日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年9月19日 Daisuike Tominaga Permanent Residence

Japan Permanent Residence Requirements 2026 | Income, Tax, Pension and 3-Year Visa

Japan permanent residence requirements in 2026: income, taxes, pension, health insurance, residence history, the 3-year visa transitional rule, and future policy proposals—clearly separated from current official rules.

2026年1月2日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年8月1日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

Japan’s Second Basic Plan for Immigration Control: 2026 Screening, Employment and Permanent Residence

A practical guide to Japan’s Second Basic Plan for Immigration Control, clearly separating current rules from future policy directions for applicants, employers and permanent residence cases.