Japan’s new residence card format is expected to display photos for children aged 1 to under 16 from June 14, 2026. A child photo may also be requested for applications filed before that date if the card will be issued after enforcement.
Many foreign residents are satisfied with life in Japan, but Japan’s strengths and weaknesses become clearer when compared with Korea, Germany, the United States, Canada, and Australia. This article reviews safety, housing, wages, prices, work culture, social integration, and immigration rules.
The Long-Term Resident status of residence is granted when the Minister of Justice recognizes special reasons for allowing a foreign national to reside in Japan for a designated period. This article explains typical cases, work rights, family-related applications, divorce-related changes, and key documents.
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.
