Japan to Tighten Naturalization Screening from April 2026? Key Points on the New “10-Year” Practice
Japan is reportedly tightening naturalization screening from April 2026, with emphasis on around 10 years of residence, 5 years of tax records, and 2 years of social insurance records. This article explains the difference between statutory requirements and screening practice.
Statuses of Residence with No Work Restrictions in Japan: Part-Time Work, Side Jobs, and 4 Settlement-Based Categories
Permanent Resident, Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, and Long-Term Resident are generally understood as statuses of residence without job-type restrictions in Japan. However, part-time work, side jobs, and hiring decisions still require careful checks of the residence card, employment rules, tax, social insurance, and other legal requirements.
Immigration Offices in the Kanto Area: Jurisdiction, Reception Hours, Ticket Numbers, and Reservation Notes
A practical guide to immigration offices in the Kanto area. This article explains which office to check first, what to confirm before visiting, reception hours, ticket-number issues, and reservation-related points for major offices such as Shinagawa, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Tachikawa, Saitama, Chiba, Matsudo, Mito, and Takasaki.
