Application for reissuance of a residence card due to loss in Japan
If your Residence Card is lost or stolen you will need to report it to the police (theft) or fire department (earthquake etc) and then apply for a new card to be issued.
Visa
Application for residence card validity period extension / residence card renewal
Your Residence Card must be renewed within 60 days of the expiry date printed on the card, after a 5-7 year period. 7 years for permanent residents and 5 years for Spouse or Child of Japanese National, persons with employment status as "Engineer," "Specialist in Humanities/International Services," etc. Excluding "Entertainer" and "Technical Intern Training."
Email Distribution Service of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan sends "Japan Immigration Services News" to registered email addresses (mobile phones and PCs) in order to deliver news related to procedures for immigration in Japan and daily life support to foreign residents in Japan.
Foreign residents will be allowed to renew, extend or change visas online
We are all aware of the tedious process of filling out endless forms and waiting for countless hours at immigration offices to renew or extend their visas. Allowing people to apply visa online will be happy news to all of the foreign community in Japan.
Types of visas to enter and live/work/study/tourism/visit in Japan
Japan has now become a hot destination for Indians. We have seen a steep rise in the Engineers and students coming to Japan. The sudden rise could be attributed to the growing bureaucratic relations between India and Japan and the news that Japan would employ non-skilled Indian workers.
Permanent residency & Naturalization in Japan
I have seen people leaving Japan for as simple reason as being unable to talk on phone in the Japanese trains. There are many such reasons for which people tend to leave Japan.
Immigration Service Agency of Japan - Information Centers - Contact Details
The Immigration Bureau has established the "Foreign Residents Information Center" to inform and advice foreign nationals. These centers are located at Regional Immigration bureaus and District Offices of Sendai, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.
Japanese mission in India contact details
Contact details of the Japanese mission in India - Phone and email address
Indian Embassy in Japan contact details
Contact details of Indian Embassy in Japan
Comprehensive living guide for foreigners living in Japan
Prepare yourself for possible accidents and problems, Staying healthy in Japan, Helpful tips on rules and etiquette for a less-troubled life