Residence Card Postal Delays: Changing to Counter Pickup After an Online Application | September 2026
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency reports delays in receiving residence cards by post. Learn which application statuses allow a change to counter pickup and what to check when continuing with postal delivery.
Japan Business Manager Visa: What Is the Four-Month Period? Applying Before Incorporation and the Post-2025 Rules
The four-month period under Japan’s Business Manager status still exists. This guide explains pre-incorporation applications, residence cards, bank accounts, the revised 2025 criteria, renewals, and startup visa alternatives.
Foreign Worker Employment Management Supervisor in Japan: What Employers with 10 or More Foreign Workers Should Know
Japan’s foreign worker employment management guideline states that an employer regularly employing 10 or more foreign workers should appoint a person responsible for employment and labor management. This article explains the role, appointment requirements, training, penalties, foreign employment notification, residence-card checks, Specified Skilled Worker support roles, and the relationship with immigration applications.
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.