Visas
Useful guides on medical stay visas, marriage registration, residence status, starting a business, and working part-time for foreigners living in Japan.
Japan Medical Tourism / What is the "Visa for Medical Stay"?
Medical tourism in Japan refers to the practice of traveling to Japan for medical treatment or to undergo medical procedures. Because of its advanced healthcare infrastructure, highly skilled medical…
A Guide to Getting Married in Japan
Getting married in Japan is not only a wonderful experience, but it is also an important decision that can be both exciting and stressful. In case of a foreign citizen, some additional documentation is required. Our guide will go over the basic requirements as well as the necessary documents for marriage registration in Japan.
Things You Should Know about Status of Residence (Visa) in Japan
This article is contributed by Mori Niitsu Administrative Legal Visa Office. While living in Japan, I think there will be various changes in situations, such as changing jobs, getting married and havi…
Japan Residence Card (Zairyu Card) and Residence Management System
If you're moving to Japan, you definitely need to be aware of Japan residence card (zairyu card) and the residence management system. In this article, you will learn about residence card in Japan, res…
How to Start a Business in Japan
For those who already have an established company abroad and would like to expand their business to Japan, there are 3 types of operations you can choose from to incorporate your business. You can eit…
Hiring Foreign Workers in Japan and How to Apply for Visa
This article provides information on how to hire a foreigner in Japan from abroad. If you currently live outside Japan and would like to work in Japan, your first step is to find an employer (sponsor)…
How to Get a Part-Time Job for Foreigners and Students in Japan
This article is contributed by Nihon Arubaito. Getting a part-time job in Japan, is not very difficult, almost 75% of foreigners and students easily get a part-time job there. Especially in big these…
Digital Nomad in Japan: Rise of Short to Medium-Term Stays from Overseas
In recent times, there has been an increase in individuals coming to Japan for short or medium-term stays, engaging in work from their home country while enjoying tourism. As a result, there is a grow…
What are the Requirements for Foreigners to Work as Cab Drivers in Japan?
This article is contributed by Asahi Research Institute LLC. In Japan, there is a serious shortage of cab drivers. Therefore, many rules have been changed to allow not only Japanese but also foreigner…
What Kinds of Part-Time Jobs can Students Get in Japan?
This article is contributed by Nihon Arubaito. There are many jobs available as on a person’s proficiency in the Japanese language and available working hours. First figure out the available working h…
How to Get a Part-Time Job for Foreigners and Students in Japan
Getting a part-time job in Japan, is not very difficult, almost 75% of foreigners and students easily get a part-time job there. Especially in big these like Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama. Moreover, the shortage of manpower in almost every domain due to the aging population of Japan is paving the path for foreign job.
