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Nov 15, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Now – Your Local Luxury Travel Partner in Kyushu
Fukuoka Now is Kyushu’s longest-running English-language travel and lifestyle media, specializing in creating immersive...

Oct 13, 2023Now Reports
Unlocking Extended Leisure Stays in Japan: A Guide to the ‘Long Stay for Sightseeing and Recreation’ Residence Status
It's been some time since my last contribution to this legal column. This summer, we underwent a significant transition, relocating our office to Akasaka in Fukuoka City...

Oct 4, 2023Now Reports
Kyushu Live – Virtual Tours
Fukuoka is an excellent city for walking and exploration, and if you're searching for ideas on where to go or routes to follow, look no further than our Kyushu Live YouTube channel...

Aug 2, 2023Now Reports
World Aquatics Masters Championships 2023 Kyushu Competition
From August 2 (Wed.) to August 11 (Fri.), 2023, the "World Aquatics Masters Championships 2023 Kyushu Tournament" will be held. About 100 countries and regions, and...

Jun 27, 2023Now Reports
Slam Dunk Returns: The Legacy Scores Again & The Fukuoka Connection
In the world of Japanese manga, which has birthed countless masterpieces, there is one work that stands out, a creation that has been well-known and beloved for a long time. That w...

Jun 15, 2023Now Reports
Choosing Sides: An In-depth Look at Japanese Nationality Laws
Legal systems vary globally in their protocols for conferring nationality. Some nations, including the United States, Brazil, and Peru, grant citizenship by birthright, while other...

Apr 18, 2023Now Reports
Movement to Change Japanese Nationality Law
Recently, I have had more opportunities to think about dual nationality. Our office has handled applications for naturalization on behalf of former Japanese nationals and...

Apr 14, 2023Now Reports
Shinozaki Brewery in Fukuoka Launches Innovative Wine Lineup
In 1922, the revered sake brewery Shinozaki began its journey, and almost a century later, it continues to push the boundaries of Japan's alcohol industry. In 2020, they boldly ven...

Mar 31, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line Extension to Make Access More Convenient
The extension of the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line to Hakata Station will go into operation on March 27, 2023. This is expected to further improve accessibility between various...

Mar 14, 2023Now Reports
Residency for Tax vs Immigration Purposes
March 15… It's the deadline for filing for income tax adjustment and paying your income tax in Japan. Tax season may be a difficult time for sole business proprietors as they need ...











