Practical guides for navigating Japan

October 29, 2026

How to Move to Japan: 5 Visa Pathways for Work, Study, Family and More

To live in Japan long-term, you need a status of residence that matches what you will do here. A beginner's guide to the 5 main ways to move to Japan — work, study, family, business, and short-term options like the working holiday.

July 14, 2026

Did Your Child Lose Japanese Citizenship at Birth? What Japanese Parents Raising Kids in the U.S. Need to Know

Japanese parents who have a baby in the U.S. have exactly 3 months to file a nationality reservation, or their child may have lost Japanese citizenship at birth without anyone knowing.