A diverse team reviewing documents during a business meeting
2026年7月19日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年10月29日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

Foreign Worker Employment Management Supervisor in Japan: What Employers with 10 or More Foreign Workers Should Know

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.
Business professionals reviewing employment documents in an office
2026年7月13日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年7月13日 Daisuike Tominaga Employment of Foreign Nationals

Japan Considers Adding Illegal Employment Promotion Offences to Business Licence Disqualification Rules

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.
Passports and travel documents on a light desk, representing residence status procedures in Japan
2026年7月3日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年7月4日 Daisuike Tominaga Status of Residence / Immigration System

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.
Person reviewing immigration documents for permanent residence in Japan
2026年6月27日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年6月27日 Daisuike Tominaga Status of Residence / Immigration System

Is Permanent Residence in Japan a “Right” or Permission? Administrative Scrivener Explains

Is permanent residence in Japan a legal right or permission? This article explains the difference between the common expression “permanent residence right,” permission for permanent residence, and the status of residence “Permanent Resident,” including cancellation risks, public obligations, and naturalization.