This article explains the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) category in the transportation sector, including requirements, Japanese language standards, employer conditions, and key practical considerations.
On April 15, 2026, Japan added meat retail to the eligible scope of the Specified Skilled Worker Food and Beverage Manufacturing sector. However, not every meat shop automatically qualifies. This article explains the scope, the difference between processing work and sales work, and practical points employers should check before hiring.
From April 15, 2026, certain immigration applications involving Category 3 or Category 4 sponsoring organizations may require a declaration regarding the representative of the sponsoring organization. This is not just an additional form. It reflects a stronger focus on whether the company understands and takes responsibility for the foreign national’s job duties, employment conditions, and acceptance structure.
Japan is reportedly tightening naturalization screening from April 2026, with emphasis on around 10 years of residence, 5 years of tax records, and 2 years of social insurance records. This article explains the difference between statutory requirements and screening practice.
A practical guide to immigration offices in the Kanto area. This article explains which office to check first, what to confirm before visiting, reception hours, ticket-number issues, and reservation-related points for major offices such as Shinagawa, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Tachikawa, Saitama, Chiba, Matsudo, Mito, and Takasaki.