important information that anyone considering moving to Japan should know

I sometimes want to move abroad for a variety of reasons, such as to work, enjoy life, and spread my knowledge.The reality is that there are quite a few people who move to Japan.
Before deciding to emigrate, people living in Japan can get real information such as how they live by asking relatives and friends who have moved to Japan, or by looking through newspapers, magazines and the Internet.
For those who have no acquaintances around them and are worried, I will introduce you to information about Japan based on your experience living in Japan for more than nine years.

Based on the experience of Moshi Moshi editor, who has received a study visa, a business visa, a marriage visa, and a working visa, we will provide you with factual information about life in Japan.

What is the real meaning of moving to Japan?

There are two main ways to move to Japan.One is to obtain a long-term visa and move to Japan, and the other is to change nationality after naturalization.
*If you would like to know more about the types of visas for long-term stay, please check the following article.
Information on the type of visa acquisition
Among the methods of long-term stay, other than obtaining permanent residency, it is necessary to renew your visa within a fixed period of time, and there are many inconveniences in living the same life as Japanese. A typical example of this is bank loans, but basically you can’t get them unless you have a permanent residency.
*As a case of taking out a loan, it is often used when purchasing a house or a car.Many people sometimes wonder what the difference between permanent residency and naturalization is.This time, I summarized the differences between “permanent residency” and “naturalization” that I visited directly from a Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist.

※What is deportation?
If foreigners who are staying in Japan fail to comply with the rules set by law, they can be deported by refusing the length of their stay.If you are deported, you will not be able to re-enter Japan for five years (10 years on the second deportation), so you need to be careful.
Some of you may have felt intimidated when you saw the deportation section.In this category, as in Japan, your home country has criteria for refusal of entry or deportation.As long as it is not generally criminal, it does not apply to this item, so don’t worry too much.

Motivation to move to Japan and the accompanying conditions

There are generally three main motivations for foreigners to emigrate to Japan.These are “marriage with a Japanese,” “employment in Japan,” and “starting a business in Japan.“Let me explain one thing at a time what kind of visa is required for each purpose and what should be noted.

a spouse visa issued at the time of marriage to a Japanese national

A spouse visa marked “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” on your residence card is literally a visa that you can apply for when you marry a Japanese national.
Basically, it is issued in a period of five, three, one, and six months, but a visa requires a certificate of marriage registration in Japan and a document confirming that the two of them are living together.Because many marriage fraud problems occurred for the purpose of obtaining a visa, interviews may be conducted depending on the situation.However, if you love the other person from the bottom of your heart and want to spend the rest of your life together, you can issue this visa without any problems, so don’t worry.
Please keep in mind that in the case of a marriage visa, if a document stating that you have not been living together for more than six months is submitted, your visa may be revoked.

a work visa issued for employment in Japan

This visa is a visa that a Japanese company submits an application to the Immigration Bureau to hire foreigners and is issued to foreigners.The length of stay varies depending on the type of status, but the maximum length is five years and the minimum length is three months, and there is a difference between the creditworthiness of a Japanese company and the creditworthiness of a foreigner.

If you have to move your company after receiving a visa, you will need to contact the immigration office to change jobs.If you fail to contact me and get a visa at the next company, some penalties may apply, so please be sure to contact me.

A business administration visa issued for the purpose of establishing a company in Japan (formerly known as an investment management visa)

The visa requirement issued for the purpose of running a company in Japan is that it is possible to issue a bankbook with capital of more than 5 million yen.
It is a standard to check whether stable company operation is possible, but many people explain the points that are misunderstood.

“In order to establish a company in Japan, you must have this visa unconditionally” is incorrect information.By the way, you can establish a company in Japan with a marriage visa, and a joint-stock company can create a company with a capital of 1 yen.
Once again, the reason why 5 million yen is necessary is because it is necessary to obtain an investment management visa.Don’t forget this point.

Establishing a company in Japan, including an investment management visa, is quite complicated and difficult to proceed alone, so in my case, I asked a Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist to proceed with the application for a company establishment and management visa.The following is an explanation of what is essential if you immigrate after obtaining a visa.

Procedures for Immigration Other Than Visa Acquisition

If you want to issue related documents when you move, there are many documents that you can’t get unless you go to the local government office.As soon as you get a visa, let’s explain the registration procedures related to the housing you need first.

a residential environment that must be prepared in advance

In order to live in Japan, if you go to a real estate and find a room, you will be introduced.Most people are surprised and confused by the rental method and cost different from their own country, so there are many people looking for real estate that can communicate with their native language.Not all of them are like that, but in some real estate, you may be offered a lot of fees instead of dealing with them in your native language.Therefore, in order to find a room under the same conditions as Japanese people, or to stay in Japan for a long time in the future, it is good to know the terms and information related to Japanese real estate.
From now on, there will be explanations of the terms that often appear when renting a room in Japan, so please refer to them.”If you contact “”Fuji Isum”” in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, which specializes in reviewing contracts for foreigners’ rooms, the foreign staff will answer politely.”

Address registration and issuance of residence cards at government offices

There are places that manage address-related documents that have different names depending on the area you live in, such as ward offices, city offices, and government offices, but you need to register your address here.Please remember to bring your residence card issued by the immigration office.For more information, please refer to the Japanese Ministry of Justice website below.
Details of Residence Card Application
Don’t forget to go to a nearby post office and report your address when the address is decided and the government office reports your new address.If you don’t report your address to the post office, there is a possibility that the mail that came to you won’t arrive.

Telephone and Internet contracts are also required

Let me introduce you to the phone and the Internet that are necessary for your daily life.
Most foreigners living in Japan rarely set up phones at home, and each individual lives with a cell-phone.You also need to give your home phone or mobile phone number when you prepare important documents.
You can apply for the Internet after your home address is decided, but there are so many kinds that you may not know which one is good.
MoshiMoshi introduces complex Japanese services that require explanation of their native language in an easy-to-understand manner, so if you have any questions about the Internet, please feel free to ask me.
Next, I will explain the changes in perception and appropriate information necessary for living in Japan based on my experience.

the realities of Japan conveyed by immigrants

When I first set foot in Japan, I didn’t even know a single word of Japanese.That’s why I often had trouble buying products at supermarkets.While attending a Japanese language school, I was able to meet Korean friends, share various information, and feel a lot at the same time.The biggest point was that money needs to be recognized again.

change someone’s perception of money

Although prices in Korea have risen to the point where prices are not much different from those in Japan, it is true that there are still cheaper things and services in Korea than in Japan.I have a bitter experience of wasting money because I am not conscious of the difference between the won and the yen.
“about 100 yen…”, but it was a miscalculation.”At that time, Japan spent 100 yen more and more because it was a coin, even though it was 1,000 won in Korean money.Please remember to use the money without forgetting to recognize the Japanese yen and the currency of your home country.

Cost-effective service search

Surprisingly, there are many services with good cost performance in Japan.One of them is a 100-yen shop that everyone knows. The 100-yen shop sells everything for 100 yen, but some of them are so wonderful that you can’t believe it’s really 100 yen.
If you come to Japan, I would definitely like you to stop by.Please compare and choose services that are frequently used in daily life such as mobile phones, credit cards, and the Internet.

In Japan, when you search on Google or Yahoo, you can see the service name There are a lot of comparisons pages.It can be said that it is not just because they are famous, but because of the cultural characteristics of the Japanese who decide on the service by checking their environment.

understand Japanese culture

Finally, I think it is necessary to understand Japanese culture well and communicate with them.There are many cultural differences between countries, and people’s personalities are also different.The characteristics appear in both food and language, so it’s better to be aware of the long-term stay in Japan and know that there are several kinds of cultures such as holidays and festivals.
Even in the same Japan, there are differences in culture and personality depending on the region, so let me briefly introduce the differences between regions.

Cultural differences by region in Japan

The atmosphere of Tokyo and Osaka is very different in Japan.The colors and names of Tokyo and Osaka in Japan vary by region, so I organized them.

In addition to this, there are overall personality differences by region, so please find out what characteristics there are before moving.Of course, in addition to Tokyo and Osaka, Gunma Prefecture, where I live, has cleaner air and nature than Tokyo and Osaka, but it takes a little over an hour to get to Tokyo by Shinkansen, and the prices of rent and electricity are quite low.Please check it out.

Before I moved to Japan, I gave you some information that I would like you to know.If you have any questions related to visas or real estate, please contact Moshi Moshi editorial department to discuss the details, so please feel free to contact us.