Status of Residence / Immigration System

Student taking notes during an online Japanese language lesson at a home desk

2026年6月10日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年6月10日 Daisuike Tominaga Status of Residence / Immigration System

Prepare for JLPT N3-Level Japanese Early｜For SSW2, Employment, and Job Changes

For foreign nationals considering SSW2, work visas, employment, or job changes in Japan, this page explains why JLPT N3-level Japanese preparation should start early and what to check before visa applications.

A traveler holding a passport and boarding pass at an airport

2026年6月10日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年6月10日 Daisuike Tominaga Status of Residence / Immigration System

Japan Is Strengthening Measures Against Overstay in 2026: Why Early Consultation Matters

Japan is strengthening measures against overstay and deportation procedures. Learn why early consultation matters for departure orders, special permission for residence, provisional release, and future re-entry.

Person checking JLPT application information on a laptop

2026年6月7日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年6月7日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

How to Take the JFT-Basic｜Registration, Test Day, and Results Explained

A practical guide to taking the JFT-Basic. Learn about Prometric ID registration, test reservation, test day, identity documents, result confirmation, retake rules, and how JFT-Basic relates to Specified Skilled Worker visa preparation.

Person writing with a pencil while preparing for a Japanese language test

2026年6月4日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年6月22日 Daisuike Tominaga Status of Residence / Immigration System

How to Take the JLPT｜Application, Test Day, and Results Explained

A practical guide to taking the JLPT in Japan or overseas. Learn about registration, MyJLPT, test day, results, countries where the JLPT is available, choosing N4 or N2, and how Japanese test results can relate to work, study, and visa preparation in Japan.

2026年5月31日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年5月31日 Daisuike Tominaga Status of Residence / Immigration System

Passport, Visa, Residence Card and Designated Activities Document in Japan

This article explains the differences between a passport, visa, landing permission, status of residence, residence card, Designated Activities document and JAPAN eVISA in Japan.