Big Changes in the Japanese Immigration System in 2012
A city hall official in Kyoto stated that in June or July of this year a major overhaul of the foreigner registry system will take place. Some of the changes that will most likely occur: The current gaijin card will be changed to a new version. Foreigners who have been living in Japan for a long period of time will begin receiving permanent residency status. He was unsure of the base number of years; 7 years or maybe fewer. 3-year length of stay changed to 5 years Related PostsGion...
Read MoreForeign Residents Potluck Party
The Minoh Association for Global Awareness will hold a potluck party for foreign residents of Minoh City on December 12, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at Minoh City Hall’s Toyokawa Branch. The event is open to foreign residents and their family and friends. Attendees need to bring food or drinks. For more information call (072) 727-6912. Related PostsMankai – Fully Opened Cherry Blossoms Osaka and Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report Traveling to Japan in Spring Unbelievable English in Ja
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