More and more people are looking for the flexibility to work for themselves so that they can live where they want, work when they want, and improve their quality of life by making enough money to support their family.

Take action and start changing your financial situation with a small home-based business. Many of these businesses can be developed in your spare time while you continue to work your other job. ( Watch A Short YouTube Video )

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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