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real estate

Japan Property Sales: 10.21% Withholding Tax

2026/10/8  

If you live outside Japan and sell real estate located in Japan, you may find that 10.21% has been d ...

VISA

Japan Spouse Visa: Requirements, Documents and How to Apply

2026/10/6  

If you are married to a Japanese national and wish to live together in Japan, the status of residenc ...

VISA

Can You Lose Permanent Resident Status in Japan?

2026/10/3  

The 2024 amendment to Japan's Immigration Control Act added new grounds on which the status of resid ...

real estate

Japan Property Registration: Nationality Rules from Oct 2026

2026/9/30  

Starting October 5, 2026, individuals who become registered owners of real estate in Japan, whether ...

real estate

For Foreigners Considering Buying Vacant Homes(Akiya) in Japan—What Is a “Non-Rebuildable Property”?

2026/9/30    

An increasing number of foreign buyers are showing interest in Japan’s vacant homes (“akiya”) and tr ...

VISA

Japan Permanent Residency: October 2026 Guideline Changes

2026/10/3  

On October 1, 2026, Japan's Immigration Services Agency (the ISA) revised its “Guidelines for Permis ...

VISA

2025’s Significant Tightening of Business Management Residence Status - Changes to New Applications, Renewal Requirements, and Countermeasures

2025/8/26  

This year, major revisions are underway to the acquisition and renewal of the residence status of th ...

travel agency in Japan

Company Incorporation

Feasibility of expanding opportunities with the inbound tourist boom—Conditions for starting up a travel agency in Japan

2025/8/13  

Japan has been experiencing an inbound tourist boom for the past few years, with foreign tourists fl ...

Company Incorporation

Terrible if you forget: Prior notification for inward direct investments in Japan from overseas investors

2025/7/30  

When foreign investors and others who are non-residents of Japan establish a corporation in Japan, t ...

VISA

Key Points about Business Plans for Business Manager Visa Applications: Important Points at the Immigration Screening

2025/6/20  

A business plan is the most important document for obtaining a business manager visa. When applying ...