“Japan’s immigration law is changing, and screening is becoming stricter. We protect your ‘life in Japan’ with a solid strategy.”

With the 2024 revision of the Immigration Control Act, Japan’s immigration and residency system is entering a major turning point. The requirements for permanent residency have been clarified to explicitly include “compliance with obligations under the Immigration Control Act” and “proper payment of public dues (taxes and social insurance premiums),” and new grounds for revocation have been introduced for failure to meet these requirements (scheduled to take effect in April 2027). In addition, in 2026 there have been moves to review the operational standards for permanent residency itself, and naturalization screening has also begun to see stricter operational changes to the confirmation periods for residency requirements, tax payments, and social insurance premiums.

A single application denial, or a documentation error caused by insufficient understanding of the system, could put your career and family life in Japan at risk. Our office continuously tracks the latest legal revisions and changes in operational standards, and proposes optimal application strategies through meticulous simulation and an approach tailored to each individual’s background. Let’s overcome these complex hurdles together, and secure your future with certainty.

■Support for Foreign Entrepreneurs

To help you realize your dreams in Japan.

For entrepreneurs with a global perspective: we provide one-stop support covering Japan’s complex immigration regulations, company establishment, and business development. From obtaining and renewing Business Manager visas to developing a residency strategy suited to each stage of your business’s growth, we’re with you every step of the way. Language barriers, cultural barriers, legal barriers — let’s overcome them all and build your success in Japan together.

■Support for Employing Specified Skilled Workers

Powerfully supporting labor shortage solutions and company growth.

We make it easy to smoothly hire excellent Specified Skilled Workers who will help shape your company’s future. We also respond to new responsibilities now required of accepting organizations, such as submitting cooperation confirmation forms to local governments, and provide thorough backup — from complex application procedures through to post-acceptance support — backed by specialized knowledge and extensive experience. With an eye toward the transition to the new Employment for Skill Development (Ikusei Shuro) system, scheduled to take effect in April 2027, we are also happy to advise on your medium- to long-term human resources strategy. Why not build a new growth strategy together with talented people active on the international stage?

■Support for Family Stay and Long-Term Residency

Giving solid form to your “family bonds” in Japan.

We support you so that you and your important family members can start your life in Japan with peace of mind. In addition to handling Dependent visa and Long-Term Resident visa applications, we also provide guidance — based on the latest standards — on realistic prospects and preparation for permanent residency and naturalization, both of which are becoming subject to stricter screening. We carefully answer any concerns or questions you may have about life in Japan, protecting your family’s smiles with warm, dedicated support.

■Comprehensive Support for Global Talent

Bringing out your full potential across borders.

We provide specialized support for all types of visa applications, including Work visas, Student visas, and Highly Skilled Professional visas. We strongly support the realization of dreams for foreign nationals who wish to be active in Japan, as well as for Japanese nationals who wish to be active overseas. We also offer long-term career planning advice with an eye toward eventual permanent residency or naturalization. Let’s help your talents blossom on the international stage.

■A Commitment to Speed and Care

Fast, and reliable. We support your immigration procedures.

We handle complex, time-consuming immigration procedures on your behalf, quickly and carefully, drawing on specialized knowledge and experience. We carefully listen to your situation and propose the best solutions, reflecting laws and operational standards that are updated on a daily basis. We are fully committed to supporting you so that your procedures proceed smoothly and without stress.

The information regarding legal revisions and operational changes in this text is based on publicly available information as of the time of publication. Since the actual timing of implementation and scope of application may change in the future, we will provide the latest information at the time of your individual consultation.