<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[REXRODE IMMIGRATION SERVICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rexrode Law Tokyo]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/お知らせ</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:32:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[PM Sanae Takaichi's Annoucement on Immigration Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's official Facebook post, dated September 27, 2026. The government is facing up to the anxiety and sense of unfairness that some members of the public feel as the number of foreign residents in Japan increases. To bring "order" to our foreign national policy and enable both Japanese citizens and foreign nationals to live safely and with peace of mind, we compiled the Comprehensive Response Package for the Acceptance of Foreign Nationals and Orderly...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/english-translation-pm-sanae-takaichi-s-facebook-post-september-27</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab9c8e9374a74a681c574ab</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_858171002c604c9a8738a72e00141db6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[78% of Japanese Companies Employ No Foreign Workers at All — But the Ones Who Do Say They Can't Do Without Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on reporting from Tokyo Shoko Research, "外国人労働者　企業の78.2％が雇用ゼロ　中小企業は製造業、建設業などで不可欠に" ("Foreign Workers: 78.2% of Companies Have Zero Employment; SMEs Call Them Indispensable in Manufacturing, Construction"), published August 19, 2025 (source) A new survey from Tokyo Shoko (Tokyo Chamber of Commerce) Research puts a number on something that's easy to lose sight of in the debate over Japan's tightening immigration rules: most Japanese companies don't employ any foreign workers at all — but...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/78-of-japanese-companies-employ-no-foreign-workers-at-all-but-the-ones-who-do-say-they-can-t-do-w</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab1d13f92bad082c06159d2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_170b87fb68b747c2b8ee129caac7e58a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Actually Driving Japan's Harder Line on Foreign Residents? A Waseda Survey Points to Social Media and Politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on reporting from the Global Research Center (GRC), Waseda University, "Analysis of Changes in Japanese Society's Attitudes Toward Foreigners and Political Consciousness," published May 25, 2026 (source) Note: this post overlaps a little with an earlier piece on the Stanford Japan Barometer survey — both are tracking the same underlying shift in Japanese public opinion. This one digs into a different question: not just that attitudes have hardened, but what seems to be driving it. A new...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/what-s-actually-driving-japan-s-harder-line-on-foreign-residents-a-waseda-survey-points-to-social-m</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaa943b492c8c41baf8c442</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:31:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_84f93383bb9a48a8b3dbf76645f2c680~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Business Manager" Visa Holders: Departures From Japan Up 3.9-Fold in H1, as Capital and Other Residency Requirements Tighten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on reporting by Nikkei (Nihon Keizai Shimbun), published September 2, 2026 Foreign nationals who had been running companies and restaurants in Japan under the country's "Business Manager" residency status are departing at a sharply accelerated rate — a trend that appears directly tied to a tightening of visa requirements late last year. Nikkei's analysis of Immigration Services Agency statistics found that 953 people holding Business Manager status left Japan in the first half of 2026,...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/business-manager-visa-holders-departures-from-japan-up-3-9-fold-in-h1-as-capital-and-other-resid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9e14ac456d471f0df8b963</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:00:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_e86e170d65c04355ab5e9c81845afa86~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese Attitudes Toward Foreign Workers Have Hardened Sharply, Stanford Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on reporting by Noriko Akiyama, Asahi Shimbun GLOBE+, published April 3, 2026, part of the series "When 'Immigration' Becomes a Political Flashpoint" (source) Japanese public opinion on accepting foreign workers has grown markedly more cautious over the past few years, according to a new Stanford University survey — and researchers say the shift traces back to a specific political trigger, not a slow cultural drift. The findings come from Japan Barometer, an ongoing online opinion...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/japanese-attitudes-toward-foreign-workers-have-hardened-sharply-stanford-survey-finds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a97b93f6b71d7421fb44f4f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:05:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_98ed365945ec4382bf0e1a27096df344~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan Finalizes October Residency Fee Hike for Foreign Nationals, Amounts Unchanged After Public Comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on reporting by Mainichi Shimbun, August 25, 2026 Japan's government has formally approved a steep increase in the fees foreign residents pay for immigration procedures, moving ahead with the plan largely as originally proposed despite public pushback during the comment period. On August 25, the Cabinet approved a revision to the government ordinance needed to put the fee hike into effect. During the public comment process, some respondents argued the increase "runs counter to realizing...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/japan-to-sharply-raise-residency-fees-for-foreign-nationals-starting-october-cabinet-decides-publ</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8d2b8691ea1d0846e3b63a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:47:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_90b1bbb0c42b4cb18875094da1025e19~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan to Raise Income Bar for "Highly Skilled Professional" Status as Part of Broader Immigration Tightening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Narita Airport Japan's government is preparing to raise the income threshold used to qualify foreign workers as "highly skilled professionals," a status that comes with faster paths to long-term residence and permanent residency. The move, reported by Nikkei on August 14, 2026, is part of a wider push to tighten the country's immigration rules while still trying to attract top global talent. What's Changing The Ministry of Justice is expected to revise the relevant ministerial ordinance...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/japan-to-raise-income-bar-for-highly-skilled-professional-status-as-part-of-broader-immigration-ti</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a813a42abe40d8f3f8eb149</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:24:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_d23a4236dacc499ea2fc7a134f4ea712~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notice on Handling of Residence-Related Applications Following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the recent Kumamoto earthquake. We hope for the safety and well-being of all those impacted, and for a swift and steady recovery for the region. In light of the disaster, Japan's Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has announced special measures for foreign residents whose residence-related applications have been, or may be, affected by the earthquake. Below is a summary of the announcement, originally published by the ISA in July, Reiwa 8 (2026). Who...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/notice-on-handling-of-residence-related-applications-following-the-2026-kumamoto-earthquake</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6c0c423e0c16484ff12740</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:52:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_fc6125d2d8c34e2483ee8782aa7e1bcf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's Business Manager Visa: What the 2025 Rule Changes Actually Mean for You ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last updated: June 26, 2026 — This page has been revised to reflect the latest official Q&#38;A, including reordered topics and updated answers. If you hold — or are planning to apply for — Japan's Business Manager visa (経営・管理), you may have seen alarming headlines claiming you need ¥30 million to stay in Japan or that renewals will be denied unless you hit a specific capital threshold. We want to set the record straight with clear, accurate information straight from Japan's immigration...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/japan-s-business-manager-visa-what-the-2025-rule-changes-actually-mean-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4462d051416e35e78774b9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:04:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_6b6070a4e84549f9b322ac224ac72889~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan Turned Away 8,546 Foreign Nationals at the Border in 2025 — Here's What the Numbers Tell Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan's Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has released its annual report on entry refusals for 2025 (Reiwa 7), and the figures are worth examining closely — both for travelers planning to visit Japan and for immigration professionals advising foreign clients. The Headline: An 8.5% Year-on-Year Increase A total of 8,546 foreign nationals were refused entry into Japan in 2025, representing an increase of 667 persons (8.5%) compared to 2024. This continues a rising trend that has been in place...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/japan-turned-away-8-546-foreign-nationals-at-the-border-in-2025-here-s-what-the-numbers-tell-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2b8c4b8d10dcf6288f5c88</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:40:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_f4ac80c7563b4db99ae55f29262625f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Residence Card Rules for Children Under 16: What Families Need to Know Before June 14, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[⚠️Important notice: On June 14, 2026, a partial amendment to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act will take effect. Children aged 1 to 15 will now be required to have their photograph displayed on their Residence Card (Zairyu Card) and Special Permanent Resident Certificate. Families with pending applications should prepare accordingly. Background: What is changing? Under current rules, children under the age of 16 are exempt from the photo requirement for Residence Cards and...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/new-residence-card-rules-for-children-under-16-what-families-need-to-know-before-june-14-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21003f345fdf6c42529bb2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:47:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_9bcc5b4f84c44489b61a50937b8c31da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan Hits Historic Milestone: Over 42 Million Foreign Visitors in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction  Japan’s tourism and international exchange have reached an unprecedented peak. According to the latest 2025 (Reiwa 7) statistics released by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, the country has officially shattered previous records, signaling a robust new era for inbound travel. A Historic Breakthrough: The 40 Million Mark  For the first time in history, the number of foreign nationals entering Japan has surpassed the 40 million mark. In 2025, total foreign entrants reached...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/japan-hits-historic-milestone-over-42-million-foreign-visitors-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a070ba8df43effc8cdc970a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:11:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_2aced68bb9e04ee89eed08d1e5fad966~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s 2025 Residency Revocations: A Record-Breaking Rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Immigration Services Agency of Japan recently released its report on residency status revocations for 2025 (Reiwa 7), and the data shows a significant upward trend. If you are a foreign national living or working in Japan, understanding these figures and the reasons behind them is more important than ever. Here is a breakdown of the key findings and what they mean for the international community. The Numbers: A 22.1% Increase In 2025, Japan revoked a total of 1,446 residency statuses....]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/japan-s-2025-residency-revocations-a-record-breaking-rise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7df247b1c42fb24f91cbc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:04:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_9ef4b17d598c4962ad02f5f9141395fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Era: Foreign Residents in Japan Top 4 Million for the First Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction  Having spent my career in the field of marketing, I have always been keenly interested in market trends and shifting demographics. Observing how society evolves is not just a professional habit but a personal passion. Recently, a major piece of news caught my attention: Japan has reached a historic milestone. According to the latest data from the Immigration Services Agency as of the end of 2025, the number of foreign residents in Japan has surpassed 4 million for the first time...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/a-new-era-foreign-residents-in-japan-top-4-million-for-the-first-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f045257cb0726b2da97828</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:30:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_2f121293b09a49e69c9ce64d0b4cdace~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridging Communities: All You Need to Know About the Training Program for Foreign Resident Support Coordinators]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an increasingly globalized Japan, the role of "Foreign Resident Support Coordinators" (外国人支援コーディネーター) has never been more vital. These professionals act as a crucial bridge between foreign residents and the complex systems of Japanese society. The Immigration Services Agency (ISA) of Japan has officially opened applications for the FY2026 Training Program for Foreign Resident Support Coordinators. If you are working in support services and looking to elevate your professional skills, this...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/bridging-communities-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-training-program-for-foreign-resident-support-c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eac2f5bbc0f3ff744a153f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:16:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_dbb716bf94234315a4acaaebf0fea428~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[⚠️ Important Update: Delays in Receiving Residence Cards by Mail (As of April 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are currently renewing your visa or changing your status via the  Immigration Online System , please take note of a significant delay regarding the delivery of new Residence Cards. The Situation As of  April 17, 2026 , if you select "By Mail" (郵送) as your delivery method, it is taking approximately  two weeks  for the Residence Card to reach you. This 14-day countdown starts from the moment you mail your required documents to the Immigration Bureau (Odaiba Branch) after receiving your...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/en/post/important-update-delays-in-receiving-residence-cards-by-mail-as-of-april-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e8633cb4b58d88d84e837c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:07:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_a809629c86114cf985c6dce472f6608d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[【お知らせ】ウェブサイトを開設しました]]></title><description><![CDATA[このたび、 行政書士Rexrode Makoto事務所 の公式ウェブサイトを開設いたしました。 当事務所では、 外国人の方の在留資格（ビザ）に関する申請手続き を中心に、行政書士としての業務を開始いたしました。 在留資格認定証明書の取得、在留資格の変更・更新、永住許可、帰化...]]></description><link>https://www.rexrodelaw-tokyo.com/post/%E3%80%90%E3%81%8A%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B%E3%80%91%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%83%96%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%82%92%E9%96%8B%E8%A8%AD%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6870b166ac041791c786a90a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:38:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cc658_08440750c321498e817b03dadddd04a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>M. Rexrode</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>