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Why Property Registration Matters in Japan
2026/11/3
When you buy real estate in Japan, you may assume that once you sign the purchase agreement and pay ...
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Japan’s Proposed Beneficial Ownership Filing System
2026/10/30
On October 23, 2026, a bill titled the “Act on Ascertaining Information on the Beneficial Owners of ...
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Signature Certificates for Foreign Directors in Japan
2026/10/30
When a foreign national is newly appointed as a representative director of a Japanese stock company ...
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Japan Property Sales: 10.21% Withholding Tax
2026/10/29
If you live outside Japan and sell real estate located in Japan, you may find that 10.21% has been d ...
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Japan Spouse Visa: Requirements, Documents and How to Apply
2026/10/29
If you are married to a Japanese national and wish to live together in Japan, the status of residenc ...
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Can You Lose Permanent Resident Status in Japan?
2026/10/29
The 2024 amendment to Japan's Immigration Control Act added new grounds on which the status of resid ...
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Japan Property Registration: Nationality Rules from Oct 2026
2026/10/29
Starting October 5, 2026, individuals who become registered owners of real estate in Japan, whether ...
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For Foreigners Considering Buying Vacant Homes(Akiya) in Japan—What Is a “Non-Rebuildable Property”?
2026/10/29 real property
An increasing number of foreign buyers are showing interest in Japan’s vacant homes (“akiya”) and tr ...
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Japan Permanent Residency: October 2026 Guideline Changes
2026/10/29
On October 1, 2026, Japan's Immigration Services Agency (the ISA) revised its “Guidelines for Permis ...
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2025’s Significant Tightening of Business Management Residence Status - Changes to New Applications, Renewal Requirements, and Countermeasures
2026/10/29
This year, major revisions are underway to the acquisition and renewal of the residence status of th ...