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Visas

 
Visas

Types of visas for foreigners in Japan

When hiring foreign employees in Japan, it is crucial that they have, or are issued, a proper status of residence (visa) to live and work in Japan. If you are lucky, your employee will already be living in Japan and either be on the working visa you need, or on a specified visa (Long-Term Resident, […]...
 
Visas

Issuing visas for foreign employees living abroad

Are you looking to hire foreign employees for your company in Japan? Perhaps you’re looking for employees with certain skills and talents that can be difficult to find in Japan, such as language ability, international experiences, etc. If you limit yourself to hiring foreign employees for your company that already live in Japan, you are […]...
 
Visas

Changing the visa status of an employee living in Japan

Perhaps your company is looking for foreign employees, either for a specific skill set that is rare in Japan or for the global perspective they bring from living in a different country. However, hiring foreigners from abroad can be difficult and time-consuming. So why not turn to the talented pool of foreigners already in Japan? […]...
 
Visas

What are the requirements for the employer when hiring a foreign employee in Japan?

When hiring a foreign national for your company in Japan, your company must adhere to all employment regulations that apply to Japanese nationals, as well as a few additional regulations.  Visa/status of residence requirements When hiring foreign employees in Japan, it is crucial that they have, or are issued, a proper visa to live and […]...
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