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For Businesses

Visas & Immigration

The number one issue that companies trying to hire foreign employees face is the issue of visas/status of residence and immigration. The employee may attempt to apply for a visa themselves, perhaps with the help of the company, but there is always the chance that the visa application will be rejected and the company will […]...
 
For Businesses

Employment & Contracts

Are you in charge of hiring for your business or company in Japan? Making sure you are following labor and employment laws in Japan for all contracts, employment regulations, and employee benefits and conditions is very important. Whether you’re hiring Japanese employees or foreign ones, you should have an experienced lawyer with you when creating […]...
 
For Businesses

Corporate Law

Do you own a company in Japan? Perhaps you’re an executive in Japan, or in a legal department. There are several instances in which you will need the advice of a lawyer. Unless you’re a native Japanese speaker, it’s always safer to have a lawyer who can communicate with you effectively in English and help […]...
 
For Businesses

Starting a Business in Japan

Japan is a great place to start a business, or expand your existing company into. Hosting Tokyo, the biggest city in the world, Japan has become a global center of business and many foreign business people have decided to extend their reach here. However, starting a business in Japan is not easy alone. This is […]...
Family Law
What are the methods of divorce in Japan?
Who gets parental authority (child custody) in Japan?
On child support, visitation rights, and child abduction in Japan
In a divorce, how is property divided in Japan?
What is consolation money in a divorce in Japan?
What happens to my spouse visa after a divorce in Japan?
Inheritance Law
Making a will in Japan
Will my foreign will be valid in Japan?
How is inheritance divided between co-heirs in Japan?
Inheritance tax in Japan
Traffic Law
What to do after causing a car accident in Japan
What to do if I get in a car accident in Japan
What is the legal limit for drunk driving in Japan, and what happens if I drive under the influence?
Damage-only and personal injury car accidents in Japan
What happens if I kill/injure someone in a car accident in Japan?
What happens if I get caught driving without a valid license?
How much money can I get as a car accident victim in Japan?
What is residual disability, and how does it affect compensation for a car accident in Japan?
How much does it cost to get a lawyer for a car accident in Japan?
Criminal Defense
What to do if you are arrested in Japan
What can my embassy do if I am arrested in Japan?
How to contact a lawyer after being arrested in Japan
Visas and deportation after arrest and conviction in Japan
What is life like in Japanese prison?
What does a criminal trial look like in Japan?
How will I get punished for committing a crime in Japan?
What is life like in Japanese detention centers?
Visas
Types of visas for foreigners in Japan
Issuing visas for foreign employees living abroad
Changing the visa status of an employee living in Japan
What are the requirements for the employer when hiring a foreign employee in Japan?
Employment Law
Employment laws when hiring in Japan
Contracts and benefits for employees in Japan
Hiring foreign employees in Japan
Corporate Law
Meetings in Japanese companies
Taxes and financial reports for companies in Japan
Contracts and agreements in Japanese companies
Business Law
What are the requirements to start a company/business in Japan?
Types of companies in Japan
Staffing of a Japanese company