National Aug 22, 2016
Government to loosen rules on using maiden names for My Number, residence cards
by Mizuho Aoki
The government tackles another social problem as it attempts to create a more female-friendly work environment.
National / Crime & Legal Jan 18, 2014
Japan to ease permanent resident conditions for foreign professionals
The government is considering relaxing requirements for highly skilled foreigners to obtain permanent residency status in Japan as it expects them to help enhance the nation's international competitiveness, according to government sources. The government plans to submit a bill to revise the immigration control law ...
How-tos | LIFELINES Aug 12, 2013
So you want to start a business in Japan?
by Keiji Senoo
Reader VS writes: "I am a Spanish national interested in getting information about how to start a business in Japan. What is the minimum required to invest for this purpose and how is this linked to obtaining a residence status? Any information — in ...