With the understanding that everyone involved in business in Japan is also a resident in this country, we will introduce articles that are useful for daily life here. We welcome your questions and interview requests. Please get in touch via our contact page.
Disaster Preparedness
Continuing from the previous article, explore unique challenges for families with children in case of natural disaster and learn about preparedness for that.
Disaster Preparedness
A newly published book compiling interviews with families affected by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, reveals unique challenges parents and children face in the aftermath. We asked the author for tips on disaster preparedness for families with children.
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This week in Small Business Japan
When I went to the UK to study for a Master's degree, I came across the word 'socialise'. I think it was in a booklet for new students, which said something like, 'Let's be proactive and socialise'. To be honest, I found the idea a bit of a chore.
This week in Small Business Japan
The Japanese book Neverland Diner: At That Restaurant I Can Never Go to Again (Edited by Kyoichi Tsuzuki, 2021, the original title in Japanese 'Neverland Diner – 二度と行けないあの店で') is a unique 'guidebook' to vanished restaurants and bars.
Visa
Securing permanent residency in Japan requires more than just paying taxes and social insurance. Experts emphasise the importance of reviewing your employment contract and the spouse's tax payment history, as even minor discrepancies can derail your application
Visa
Japanese government amended its immigration law in July 2024, imposing stricter requirements for permanent residency, including revoking it for intentional non-payment of taxes or social insurance. These changes take effect within three years.
Visa
This series provides key considerations for applying for a Permanent Residency, or PR, in Japan. In the first article, we covered (1) the basic requirements, (2) the key changes introduced by the 2024 immigration law amendments, and (3) specific guidance for office workers and business owners.
I am Yumiko Horie, the publisher of Small Business Japan. Let me tell you about my journey to starting the business, including my journalism background and business.
News Insights
I recently watched a Japanese news program on TBS titled 'Japan's shrinking population: Reimagining cities and society for a future with fewer people.' I found it very informative for anyone living in Japan now and in the future, and I translated and summarised it in English below.
People
Yasuo Tachikawa, an immigration lawyer in Tokyo, has dealt with visa applications and issues foreigners may face in Japan. Based on his experience, we discussed Japanese views toward foreigners in the community.
Visa
To ensure quality and compliance, the immigration office is implementing a new "Food Industry" qualification and will be conducting more thorough reviews of these cases, points out Tachikawa. Why and what are the potential implications?