saeki

real estate

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

2026/3/9    

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

VISA

Should You Apply for Permanent Residency Earlier Rather Than Later? What You Need to Know Before Requirements Become Stricter![Latest 2026 Update]

2026/3/2  

Japan’s immigration policies are about to undergo significant changes for various reasons. Without a ...

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 ...

Beware of the expiration date of your residence card! Will your Japanese bank account be frozen?

VISA

Beware of the expiration date of your residence card! Will your Japanese bank account be frozen?

2025/5/1  

Recently , an alarming news report indicated that “Japanese banks are suspending withdrawals fr ...

Company Incorporation

Beware—Disadvantages of Using a Virtual Office as a head office

2025/6/21  

When starting a business in Japan by investing from abroad, at first glance, a virtual office, which ...

will for each country

inheritance

If you have property in both Japan and the United States, is one will enough? Or do you need one for each country?

2025/4/8    ,

When a foreign national living in Japan, for example, a U.S. citizen, has assets in both countries, ...

Company Incorporation

FAQs about the Used Car Business

2024/11/5  

Q: What kind of licenses or permits are required for buying and selling secondhand goods? If you are ...