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.
As of July 2026, Japan has not imposed a nationwide ban on land or property purchases by foreign nationals. This article separates the current property rules, the government’s ongoing review, the Important Land Act, and the office requirements for the Business Manager status of residence.
Japan’s foreign worker employment management guideline states that an employer regularly employing 10 or more foreign workers should appoint a person responsible for employment and labor management. This article explains the role, appointment requirements, training, penalties, foreign employment notification, residence-card checks, Specified Skilled Worker support roles, and the relationship with immigration applications.
Japan is considering linking illegal employment promotion offences to business licence disqualification rules. If implemented, improper employment of a foreign national could affect not only criminal liability and immigration procedures, but also the continuation or renewal of a regulated business. This article explains what has been reported and what employers should review now.
Japan’s Proposed Visa and Residence Status Fee Revision｜Permanent Residence Fee of JPY 200,000 and the October 1, 2026 Timing Issue
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency is conducting a public comment procedure on proposed revisions to residence status application fees. The proposal includes a JPY 200,000 fee for permanent residence and new fees for visa renewal and change of status depending on the period of stay. Applications filed before October 1, 2026 may be treated under the current fee rules, but applicants should not rush without checking eligibility and documents.