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Major Changes to Japan’s Business Manager Visa Requirements Effective October 2025
Key Takeaways Minimum capital requirement increased from JPY 5 million to JPY 30 million At least one full-time employee will be required Japanese language requirement introduced Business management experience or relevant academic qualif... -
Japan’s New Employment for Skill Development Program: A Search for Balance Between Worker Protection and Skills Development
Japan will introduce its new Employment for Skill Development Program (Ikusei Shuro) on April 1, 2027, replacing the current Technical Intern Training Program (TITP). As a Canadian immigration consultant for many years, I find the debate... -
Japan Immigration Update #1: PR and Compliance
Permanent Residence in Japan: What Has Changed in the Last Six Months? Over the past six months, Japan's immigration policies have undergone significant changes. Following the launch of the new administration, discussions surrounding imm... -
Japan’s Upcoming JESTA System: What Foreign Travelers Should Know
Japan is reportedly preparing to introduce a new electronic travel authorization system known as JESTA (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization). The system is expected to function similarly to the United States’ ESTA and Canada... -
Japan vs Canada Immigration Systems: Practical Insights (Part 1)|
■ Introduction Both Japan and Canada accept immigrants, but there are significant differences in how their systems operate and how applications are assessed. I have been working in Canadian immigration for over 20 years and am now also i... -
Introduction
Are you feeling unsure about where to start with visa applications or immigration procedures in Japan?Many people find the system complex and difficult to navigate. My name is Toshiyasu Uehara, a licensed administrative scrivener (immigr...
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