Foreign national reviewing a passport while waiting for Japan immigration processing
2026年8月7日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年8月7日 Daisuike Tominaga 日本語記事

在留審査は何日かかる？２０２６年最新｜ＣＯＥ・更新・変更・永住の平均処理期間

出入国在留管理庁が公表する2026年最新データをもとに、COE、在留期間更新、在留資格変更、永住許可の審査期間を解説。平均日数を超えても不許可とは限らない理由や、審査が長期化する場合の確認ポイントも整理します。
Documents and laptop used to prepare public comments on Japan's proposed immigration fee revision
2026年8月2日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年8月2日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

We Submitted Public Comments on Japan’s Proposed Immigration Fee Revision | PR Fee, Family Burden and Reductions

On August 2, 2026, Tommy’s Legal Service submitted two public comments on Japan’s proposed immigration fee revision and draft fee-reduction guidelines. We explain our proposals concerning the JPY 200,000 permanent residence fee, cumulative family costs, predictability, payment methods and access to reductions. The proposals have not yet been finalized.
Person studying Japanese language materials for employment in Japan
2026年7月29日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年7月29日 Daisuike Tominaga Status of Residence / Immigration System

Who Provides Japanese Language Education under Japan’s Employment for Skill Development Program? A1, A2, 100-Hour Courses and Costs

Not every foreign national under Japan’s Employment for Skill Development Program must complete the same 100-hour Japanese course. This guide separates the A1 requirement before work from A2 learning during the three-year period and explains providers, online classes, costs, application documents and records.