{"id":172155,"date":"2025-07-12T15:14:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T06:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=172155&lang=en"},"modified":"2025-07-17T11:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T02:20:19","slug":"legal-lifelines-visas-status-and-starting-up-in-fukuoka","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/legal-lifelines-visas-status-and-starting-up-in-fukuoka\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Lifelines: Visas, Status, and Starting Up in Fukuoka"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you building your life or career in Fukuoka Japan and need clarity on visas, status changes, or launching your own business?<\/p>\n

Join us for a practical and friendly session with Masayo Boston, a certified legal specialist (gyoseishoshi \/administrative lawyer) who helps foreigners navigate the often-complicated legal landscape of living and working in Japan. Masayo is also the author of the long-running Fukuoka Now column, \u201cJapanese Law \u2013 Visa Application & Startup Support<\/a>\u201d, where she shares free and insightful advice with the public.<\/p>\n

From residency questions to startup procedures, she\u2019ll share real-world knowledge in a conversational format, followed by open Q&A.<\/p>\n

This event is ideal for:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Entrepreneurs and freelancers
\n\u2022 International professionals
\n\u2022 Long-term residents planning for the future<\/p>\n

Part of the \u201cFukuoka Now Presents\u201d series at CIC Fukuoka. After the session, guests are welcome to join optional networking time at CIC\u2019s Thursday Gathering on the 6th floor of the same venue. Sign up<\/a> now – space limited.<\/p>\n

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Date:<\/strong> Thursday, July 31, 2025
\nTime:<\/strong> 18:00\u201320:00 (reception open at 17:45)
\nLanguage:<\/strong> English
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free (advance registration required<\/a>)
\nCapacity<\/strong>: Limited to 30 participants (deadline July 23)
\nLocation:<\/strong> CIC Fukuoka, ONE FUKUOKA Bldg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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