People walking on a busy street in Tokyo, Japan
2026年5月22日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年5月22日 Daisuike Tominaga Living in Japan / Practical Guide

Why Are Foreign Residents Satisfied with Life in Japan? A Comparison of Living Conditions, Safety, Wages, Prices, and Immigration Rules

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.
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.