Japan Is a hanko no longer needed? – All about Hanko stamps and Inkan seals
Inkan and Hanko are equivalent to signatures in Japan. Here are all about those items that are still required amid the digital transformation.
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Japan Convenience store is really convenient in Japan
In Japan, convenience stores are at every corner, more than in any other country. Known in Japanese as “konbini,” the country has approximately 50,000 convenience stores, with 7,000 of these in Tokyo alone.
VISA Changing Visa Types
Accordingly, if you would like to carry out activities which differ from those permitted by your current visa, you need to change your visa type to one which permits these activities. This process is called submitting an "Application for Change of Status of Residence."
Japan Rental properties in Japan | Paying tax on rent on behalf of a foreign owner
In Japan, renting a rental property from an owner living abroad may require tax-withholding when paying the rent.
VISA Visa Renewal
Foreign nationals who have received a resident status qualification visa which gives them permission to work must carry out the renewal process prior to the end of the valid period of this visa.
VISA Types of Visas for Family Members (Family Residence Status)
Foreign nationals with medium- to long-term residence status qualifications can apply for “family residence” qualifications when they want to bring a dependent spouse of child to Japan.
Japan Opening a Bank Account
For foreign nationals to open bank accounts in Japan, they are required to be residents in accordance with foreign exchange and foreign trade law.
Japan Tattoo culture in Japan: Is it true that those having tattoos are not allowed Onsen bathing?
Are tattoos taboo? Denied Onsen entry? Here is an answer to the frequently asked question and the reasons behind the tattoo culture in Japan.
Japan Acquiring a Cell Phone
When a medium- to long-term foreign resident in Japan enters into a contract for a cell phone, the content of this contract and the paperwork required varies depending on the service provider chosen.
Japan Procedures at the Ward Office for Moving
In Japan, when moving to a new address, you need to complete the moving-out procedure at the municipality where you created your certificate of residence, followed by the moving-in procedure at your new municipality.