Created for expats living in Japan

Official issues

Find essential information on official matters such as inheritances, My Number, residence permits, registrations, and visas to help navigate legal and administrative processes in Japan.

Japan Residence Card (Zairyu Card) and Residence Management System
Child Allowance System (Jidō Teate) in Japan
Digital Nomad in Japan: Rise of Short to Medium-Term Stays from Overseas
How to Get a Part-Time Job for Foreigners and Students in Japan
Registering or Changing Your Address in Japan
Japan's National Pension System
How to Start a Business in Japan
What are the Requirements for Foreigners to Work as Cab Drivers in Japan?
Japan Medical Tourism / What is the "Visa for Medical Stay"?
What Kinds of Part-Time Jobs can Students Get in Japan?
How to Receive Unemployment Benefits in Japan
Things You Should Know about Status of Residence (Visa) in Japan
Hiring Foreign Workers in Japan and How to Apply for Visa
What is Japan My Number Card?
A Guide to Getting Married in Japan