Residence Procedures (Renewal, Change, Residence Card)

What is a Special Resident Certificate? Easily explained: The integration of Resident Cards and My Number Cards, starting June 2026

We will clearly explain what the "Specified Resident Card," which launched on June 14, 2026, is. This includes the integration of resident cards and My Number cards, the voluntary system's mechanisms, and how to apply.
2026.06.24
Residence Procedures (Renewal, Change, Residence Card)
Japan Living Guide

How to Get and Charge Your Suica/Transportation IC Card: A Complete Guide for Foreigners

An explanation for foreigners living in Japan on how to get a Suica/PASMO and other transportation IC cards, how to charge them, and where they can be used. The differences between the mobile Suica and physical cards will also be explained.
2026.06.09
Japan Living Guide
Japan Living Guide

Credit Card Comparison for Foreigners: Screening Standards, Required Documents, and 5 Recommended Cards

Comparing the screening criteria, required documents, and easy-to-get cards for foreigners residing in Japan when applying for a credit card, in an easy-to-understand way. We will introduce 5 recommended cards by visa status.
2026.06.08
Japan Living Guide
Job hunting/Job change

Advantages and Disadvantages of Hiring Foreign Nationals: Strategies to Win the 2026 Recruitment Market

In 2026, with a severe labor shortage ongoing, hiring foreign workers is a realistic strategy for small and medium-sized enterprises. We will explain the merits, demerits, and points to avoid failure from the perspective of an administrative scrivener.
2026.06.07
Job hunting/Job change
Rental property/Room search

5 Rent Guarantee Companies Specializing in Foreigners: Comparing Application Features and Benefits for Owners

This comparison of five rent guarantee companies for foreign residents is aimed at owners and management companies looking to accept foreign tenants. It covers their screening criteria, multilingual support, and handling of abandoned property.
2026.06.06
Rental property/Room search
Rental property/Room search

Preventing trouble with foreign tenants! How to create a multilingual rental agreement

This article explains key points for creating multilingual rental agreements and living guides for real estate management companies and owners to prevent rental disputes caused by language barriers.
2026.06.03
Rental property/Room search
Permanent Residence and Naturalization

永住許可申請の最新動向：公的義務の履行状況が「即不許可」に直結する理由

近年、永住許可申請の審査が厳しくなっています。税金・年金・健康保険などの公的義務の未納が不許可理由となるケースを解説し、申請前に確認すべきチェックリストをご紹介します。
2026.06.02
Permanent Residence and Naturalization
Employment

Acceptance quota for Specified Skills expanded to 820,000! The "4 new fields" and the full scope of procedures

特定技能82万人受け入れの影響と対応を解説。
2026.05.30
Employment
Employment

【2025年最新】経営・管理ビザの要件を徹底解説！資本金はいくら必要か？

2026年現在の経営・管理ビザ要件を解説。
2026.05.27
Employment
Employment

技能実習から「育成就労」へ：経営者が今すぐ知っておくべき制度移行の全容

育成就労制度のポイントを解説。
2026.05.24
Employment
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