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A practical guide to Japan’s official multilingual consultation services for foreign residents, including local government desks, immigration, labor, legal, and human-rights support.

A practical guide for foreign residents and families budgeting for Japan’s new overseas visa fees, in-country residence charges, and realistic processing times in 2026.

A practical guide for foreign residents who are considering a side job, freelance assignment, or paid internship in Japan. Learn when outside-activity permission may be required, how to apply, what it costs, and why you must wait for approval before working.

A practical guide for foreign residents changing employers in Japan. Learn who must notify immigration within 14 days, what events to report, how to file, and when a separate status change may be necessary.

A practical guide for international students moving into full-time employment in Japan, covering status selection, documents, timing, fees, common mistakes, and 2026 updates.

A practical guide for foreign residents and their families on working under Japan’s Dependent status, including the 28-hour limit, required permission, renewal documents, fees, and common mistakes.

A practical guide for foreign spouses and Japanese citizens preparing to live together in Japan. Learn how to choose the correct route, organize relationship and financial evidence, estimate fees, and avoid common application mistakes.

A practical guide for foreign residents checking whether they qualify for permanent residence in Japan. Compare the main eligibility routes, prepare the correct records, and understand the application steps, current fee, and 2026 updates.

A practical guide for foreign residents deciding between Japan’s free special re-entry permission and an ordinary re-entry permit. Check the deadlines, documents, fees, exceptions, and departure steps before traveling abroad.

A practical guide for foreign residents in Japan who lose a residence card. It explains the 14-day deadline, police report step, replacement process, common mistakes, and the latest official points to check.