JAPAN LIFE, MADE CLEAR.

Know what to do next
in Japan.

Visas, work, money, housing and everyday life — clear guidance and tools for foreign residents in Japan.

Popular: Visa renewal · PR · Changing jobs · Housing

Trusted guidance for life in Japan

What's happening in your life?

I just arrived in Japan Set up your first weeks. → I'm changing jobs See what changes for your visa, tax and insurance. → I'm moving Know what to update and by when. → I'm bringing my family Visas, documents and life setup. → I want Permanent Residency Check your route and requirements. → I need to renew my visa Know what you need before your deadline. →
EXPLORE / JAPAN LIFE

Explore life in Japan

Six areas cover everything you'll need as a foreign resident.

VISAS Status, renewals and changes. Explore Visas → WORK Jobs, career changes and employment. Explore Work → MONEY Banking, tax, pension and transfers. Explore Money → LIFE Housing, healthcare and daily essentials. Explore Life → FAMILY Marriage, spouse visas, children and dependents. Explore Family → PR & CITIZENSHIP Permanent residency, HSP and naturalization. Explore PR →
TOOLS / GET THINGS DONE

Get things done

Information is useful. Action is better.

01

Visa Check

See what to do next for your visa situation.

Check my situation → 02

PR Eligibility Checker

Find out if you meet the requirements for permanent residency.

Check my eligibility → 03

HSP Points Calculator

Calculate your Highly Skilled Professional score.

Calculate my points →
04

Find Professional Help

Compare licensed professionals by location, language and specialty.

Coming soon
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Supervised by licensed professionals

Need help from a professional?

Some situations are easier with the right expert. Find support by location, language and specialty.

01 Location
02 Language
03 Specialty
Ask us about professional help →
COMING SOON Immigration Professional Directory
POPULAR / START HERE

Popular guides

The essentials, one from each area of life in Japan.

01 Visas Spouse Visa Requirements, documents, and common reasons for denial. → 02 Work JLPT & Your Visa How N2 affects renewals, HSP points, and your PR timeline. → 03 Money Sending Money Best rates by destination — compare before you transfer. → 04 Life Housing in Japan Finding an apartment, guarantors, and key money explained. → 05 Family Family in Japan Marriage, spouse visas, children and dependents — start here. → 06 PR & Citizenship Naturalization Guide Naturalization requirements, process, and PR vs. citizenship. →
UPDATES / JAPAN NOW

Rules change.
We keep track.

View all updates →
Aug 28 Do I Need a Change of Status If I Change Jobs on a Gijinkoku Visa? (2026 FAQ) → Aug 28 VisaSHOGUN FAQ — Does Unpaid Social Insurance Affect Your Visa Renewal in Japan? → Aug 20 Immigration Scrivener Fees in Japan 2026: What It Actually Costs | VisaSHOGUN → Jul 25 特定技能 and Family: Why You Can't Bring Dependents Yet →
WHY VISASHOGUN

Guidance you can rely on.

Clear, practical guidance for making decisions about life in Japan.

01

Expert reviewed

Important immigration content is reviewed by licensed professionals.

02

Built for foreign residents

Clear explanations without government jargon.

03

Kept current

Guides are updated as Japanese rules change.

04

Action-oriented

Every guide helps you understand what to do next.

JAPAN LIFE UPDATE

Important changes that affect
life in Japan.

Visas · Work · Money · Housing · Daily life

Choose how you want to stay updated.

EMAIL
OR
LINE Add VisaSHOGUN on LINE →

No daily emails. Just important changes that affect life in Japan.