Art students sketching in a Tokyo classroom
2026年5月18日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年6月2日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

Is It True That Art School Graduates Can Get Permanent Residence in Japan After One Year?

Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional points system may shorten the residence-period requirement for permanent residence to one or three years in certain cases. However, permanent residence is not automatic. Income, taxes, pension, health insurance, employer information, job duties and residence history are also reviewed.
Hands exchanging immigration-related documents during a professional office consultation
2026年5月16日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年5月16日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

Why English-Speaking Immigration Procedure Specialists Are Rare in Japan

Japan has about 3.86 million mid- to long-term foreign residents, while the number of gyoseishoshi administrative scriveners registered to submit immigration applications is about 11,000. Specialists who can explain immigration procedures, documents, and risks in English are even more limited, especially those with TOEIC 885-level English and practical business English experience.