Blog Excerpt: The Shift Every Staffing CEO Must Make in 2026 "Is your agency's future built on a foundation of sand?" For years, the Gijinkoku (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities) visa was the reliable engine of the foreign staffing industry. But in 2026, the engine is stalling. With new N2 Japanese requirements, a looming 100,000 JPY fee hike, and unprecedented media scrutiny following high-profile illegal labor scandals, the risks of the traditional dispatch model are reaching a breaking point

Recently, there has been a surge of misinformation circulating regarding changes to Japan’s Permanent Residency (PR) application process. We have received numerous inquiries from concerned applicants, so we would like to set the record straight based on the current facts. 1. The Rumor: "PR application fees are increasing to ¥300,000 on April 1st" The Reality: This is highly misleading. Here is the actual situation: Misconception ①: The "¥300,000" Figure The government is indeed considering a...

Japan has revised its Permanent Residency guidelines as of February 24, 2026. Key changes include a new mandatory compliance check for "Landing Permission Criteria" (Joriku Kyoka Kijun) and a definitive deadline of March 31, 2027, for the "3-year visa" transition. If you are a Highly Skilled Professional or an Engineer visa holder, discover how these stricter screening standards might impact your PR eligibility.