Hiring Foreign Staff for Hotels in Japan: SSW Accommodation or Gijinkoku?
A hotel job title alone does not determine the appropriate status of residence. This guide compares Specified Skilled Worker (i) in Accommodation with Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services across duties, worker qualifications, related tasks, employment conditions, employer arrangements and application review.
Japan’s Employment for Skill Development Plan Pre-Implementation Applications Start September 1, 2026 | Timing, A1 Japanese and Sending Fees
Japan’s Employment for Skill Development system takes effect on April 1, 2027. What begins on September 1, 2026 is the pre-implementation application process for plan approval. This guide explains filing timing, supervising and support organizations, A1 Japanese, sending fees, transfers, and the separate COE procedure.
Japan Immigration Processing Times 2026｜COE, Extension, Change of Status and Permanent Residence
A practical guide to Japan immigration processing times in 2026, covering COE applications, extensions, changes of status and permanent residence based on the latest data published by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
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.