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Japan's Employment-for-Skill-Development Program: How It Differs from Technical Intern Training (2027)
The Employment-for-Skill-Development Program (育成就労) starts April 1, 2027—not in 2026. Compare it with Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker No. 1, with timelines and transitional rules from official ISA sources.
Japan's Foreign Residents Hit 4 Million: Who Lives Here and What It Means
ISA statistics show Japan exceeded 4 million foreign residents for the first time at the end of 2025. Nationality, visa status, regional spread, and everyday life impacts explained.
Japan Fee Changes in 2026 — Departure Tax, Visa, Residence, and Passport Fees Explained
Japan's departure tax triples to ¥3,000 and passport fees drop from July 2026. Visa and residence fee hikes are proposed but not finalized. A clear breakdown of what is confirmed, what is pending, and who is affected.
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