How to Renew a Work Visa for Foreign Workers in Japan: A Detailed Guide For foreign workers in Japan, renewing a work visa is a crucial process. Failing to renew your visa before its expiration can result in illegal residency, which may lead to deportation or difficulties re-entering the country. This article provides a comprehensive … Read more
How to Obtain a Work Visa in Japan: Required Documents and Tips to Increase Approval Rates Are you considering hiring a foreign employee but unsure about the process of obtaining a work visa? Have you heard that getting a work visa approved is difficult? Are you looking for ways to ensure your work visa application … Read more
Understanding Valentine’s Day in Japan: A Unique Cultural Experience for Americans If you’re an American living in or planning to move to Japan, you’ll quickly discover that Valentine’s Day is celebrated quite differently here. While the holiday is rooted in the same romantic origins, Japan has developed its own unique traditions that might surprise you. … Read more
Professor Visa: Requirements, Income, Part-Time Work, and Permanent Residency Professor Visa: Requirements, Income, Part-Time Work, and Permanent Residency If someone staying in Japan on an “Instructor” or “Researcher” visa secures a teaching position at a university or vocational school, they must change their visa status to a “Professor” visa. Additionally, if a part-time lecturer on … Read more
Residency Status and Conditions for Foreigners to Stay in Japan as Self-Employed Individuals In Japan, work visas are typically obtained by entering into a contract with a registered company (or individual) and becoming a full-time or contract employee. However, in recent years, an increasing number of foreigners wish to work as self-employed individuals, contracting with … Read more
Can Contract Employees Obtain a Work Visa? Requirements and Points to Note Foreigners wishing to work in Japan must obtain a work visa. In addition to part-time and temporary work, non-regular employment in Japan also includes contract-based work. The question arises: Can contract employees, who are non-regular workers, obtain a work visa? This article explains … Read more
Hello and welcome to Starting Life in Japan! I’m a native Japanese. I’ve been studying English for years. And I realized that many people around the world dream of living, working, or starting a business in Japan—but often face challenges due to language barriers, cultural differences, or lack of information. That’s why I decided to start … Read more