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Business Manager Visa in Japan: Requirements, Capital, Office, Renewal
The Business Manager (keiei-kanri) visa rules changed on 16 Oct 2025: 30 million yen capital, one full-time staff, a B2 Japanese check, and a vetted business plan.
Changing Jobs on a Work Visa in Japan: The 14-Day Notification
Switching employers on an Engineer/Specialist visa? You must file the contracting-organization notification within 14 days. Plus pension, insurance & tax steps.
The 28-Hour Work Rule for Students in Japan
International students in Japan can work up to 28 hours a week with a work permit, and more during long breaks. Here are the rules, limits, and risks.
The 28-Hour Work Rule in Japan (2026): Part-Time Work for Student and Dependent Visa Holders
On a student or dependent visa in Japan? You need work permission and a 28-hour weekly cap applies. Learn the long-vacation exception (students only), prohibited work, and 2026 enforcement.
Becoming a Sole Proprietor in Japan: Visa Rules, Kaigyo Todoke & Tax
Going freelance/self-employed in Japan? Which visa allows it, the free kaigyo-todoke filing, the blue tax return, and the 2025 Business Manager visa changes.
Student Visa to Work Visa in Japan: Changing Status After Graduation
Graduating in Japan? How to switch from a student visa to a work visa, the job-hunting (Designated Activities) visa, the timeline, and 2026 rule changes to know.
Quitting a Job in Japan: Taishoku Daiko (Resignation Agency) Guide for Foreigners
Quitting a job in Japan? You can legally resign with 2 weeks' notice. How taishoku daiko works, lawyer vs union vs private agencies, and the visa steps to take.
Japan Permanent Residency Application Fee Increase 2026: What You Need to Know
Japan has significantly increased the fees for permanent residency (eijuken) applications in 2026. This guide explains the new fee structure, who is affected, and what it means for people currently planning their PR application.
Japan Business Manager Visa 2026: The New ¥30 Million Investment Requirement Explained
In October 2025, Japan raised the minimum investment capital for a Business Manager visa from ¥5 million to ¥30 million. This changes the calculation significantly for entrepreneurs planning to establish a business in Japan. Here is what changed, what it means, and what options remain.
Japan Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Requirements, Limitations, and Whether It Works for You
Japan launched a digital nomad visa in March 2024. The income requirement is ¥10 million/year, the maximum stay is 6 months, and you cannot obtain a residence card. Here is what it actually covers, what it does not, and whether it makes sense for your situation.
Retiring in Japan: Visa Options, Financial Requirements, and What Actually Works
Japan has no official retirement visa. But retiring here is not impossible — it just requires understanding which visa categories actually work for long-term retirees, what the financial requirements are, and what trade-offs each path involves.
Japan Engineer and Humanities Visa 2026: The New Japanese Language Requirement and What It Means
Recent updates to Japan's Engineer / Specialist in Humanities visa guidelines have introduced an effective Japanese language proficiency requirement. Here is what changed, which applicants are affected, and how to handle it.