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.

​This article is aimed at individuals already living in Japan, who want to establish their own business in the country. 

Nevertheless, there are basic information and links to different sources within the article to help those who are planning to move to Japan and start their own independent business as well.

If you're considering establishing a company, you probably have something you want to sell; whether it’s a product or simply your time in the form of services. However, that doesn't mean you need to establish a company.
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February and March is the tax season in Japan. Filing a tax return isn’t really easy, but doing it in different language and in another country can be especially challenging.

Luckily, if you work for an organization and that’s your only source of income, they will manage everything for you. But, if you have more than one source of income or are self-employed, you need to file a Tax Return "Kakutei Shinkoku - 確定申告".