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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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For Foreigners Considering Buying Vacant Homes(Akiya) in Japan—What Is a “Non-Rebuildable Property”?
2026/9/30 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
2026/10/3
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
2025/8/26
This year, major revisions are underway to the acquisition and renewal of the residence status of th ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...