Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has published information on accepting foreign workers in the linen supply sector under the SSW and Employment for Skill Development systems. This article explains the key requirements for employers, including facility certification, direct employment, council membership, and the role of registered support organizations.
In Japan, four settlement-based statuses of residence generally allow work without job-type restrictions: Permanent Resident, Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, and Long-Term Resident. This article explains the differences from Dependent status and the role of permission for activities outside status.
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.
