Marriage is a legal and social institution in Japan that is central to the family.

A marriage is recognized by law when a couple successfully submits the proper documents to the City Hall Registrar to change their status on their Family Registration Sheet "Koseki - 戸籍".

​According to Japanese law, no ceremony is required. (Watch A Video On YouTube)

So, you think you have a great business idea and need to set up your own business in Japan. Setting up a company for the first time may seem like a complicated thing to do, but Japan has a relatively simple process for company registration.

​To start a small business, you can establish a sole proprietorship, but if you want to share ownership of a business, either with other partners or investors, you need to register a company.

To work in Japan, a foreigner who is not a permanent resident must first obtain a job offer from a guarantor in Japan and then apply for a work visa at the immigration office, if already in Japan, or at an embassy or consulate, if abroad.

Working visas are valid for one to five years and may be used to find work at any employer within the range of activities specified on the visa, including employers other than the guarantor.
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​In Japan, April is the beginning of the school year and the start of the year for many businesses. During this month, a large influx of foreigners arrives in Japan just in time for the cherry blossom season.

If you are one of these newcomers, you will likely have a lot of new experiences, which holds true for both the advantages and disadvantages of your new life here. It is possible that even long-term residents face issues with their families, employment, finances, or visa status.
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​If one of the parents is a Japanese national, the baby will naturally become a Japanese national. If both parents are non-Japanese, the baby needs to get a status of residence to stay in Japan.

Either way, when a foreigner residing in Japan gives birth to a child, necessary steps must be taken.