Visas & residency
Masae Kumano
Administrative Scrivener
Visa renewals, status changes, PR, naturalization — the answer depends on your situation, not a generic guide. We’ll introduce you to our partner administrative scrivener; fill in the form and we’ll connect you.
- Your period of stay is running out and you’re not sure what to prepare
- You want to change your status of residence — to a work visa, spouse visa, or business manager visa
- You’re thinking about permanent residency but don’t know if you qualify yet
- You’re considering naturalization and want to understand what it involves
- You’ve read the guides, but your situation doesn’t fit the standard case
- Fill in the form — Tell us your situation and your current status of residence
- Get introduced — We’ll connect you with the office within 2 business days
- Talk directly — Discuss your situation with the scrivener, one-on-one
You pay nothing to belongingJAPAN. All fees are agreed and paid directly between you and the administrative scrivener’s office. belongingJAPAN receives a fixed system fee from the office, not a commission based on your consultation.
Financial planning
Lili Katoh
Certified Financial Planner
Your finances feel unclear — savings, insurance, pension — and you’re not sure it’s the right move. We offer two paths: a quick 1-hour session, or a full plan with a CFP.
Ask-anything ・ 1 hour
A single, no-commitment session where you can ask anything you want, for a full hour.
- You have specific questions — NISA, iDeCo, furusato nozei, saving money in Japan, pension and social insurance
- You want to talk directly with a CFP, not read another guide
- You’re not ready for a full program but want expert input
- Fill in the form — Tell us your questions and your preferred date
- Pay via Stripe — Use the secure payment link in your confirmation email
- Talk directly — Get clear answers, one-on-one, in English, for a full hour
¥24,300 (regular ¥32,400) — 25% off, limited time
Excl. tax ¥24,300 / Incl. tax ¥26,730 ・ 60 min ・ online via Google Meet
Full plan ・ 4 sessions
Build your personal finance plan from scratch — insurance, pension, savings, and investments, tailored to your life, your goals, and where you’re headed.
- You want a clear, honest picture of where you stand financially — not just guesses
- You’re not sure if your current insurance is enough, or too much
- You want to understand your pension and what retirement in Japan could look like
- You’re planning a major life change — marriage, kids, buying a home — and want your finances ready for it
- You want someone independent to look at the whole picture, not just sell you a product
- Fill in the form — Tell us your questions and your preferred date
- Pay via Stripe — Use the secure payment link in your confirmation email
- Four sessions, 40 min each — Audit, Analysis, Simulation, and Finalization, one-on-one, in English
¥54,000 (regular ¥72,000) — 25% off, limited time
Excl. tax ¥54,000 / Incl. tax ¥59,400 ・ 4 sessions, 40 min each ・ online via Google Meet
A written summary in English after every session — what we covered, what we decided, and your next steps
Seminars
Lili Katoh
Certified Financial Planner
Prices in Japan are rising faster than salaries, and more residents are worried they’re managing money the wrong way. In this practical 30-minute session, CFP Lili Katoh shows you how to build a money plan that actually fits life in Japan.
- You want a clearer approach to personal finance in Japan — not more worry
- You’re not sure where to even start
- You want practical, simple steps — not complicated products or perfect timing
- The steps of personal finance
- How taxes and social insurance shape your take-home pay — the biggest “invisible” expense most people overlook
- How to build a cushion for emergencies — how much to set aside, and where to keep it
- How to grow your money over time, so your savings keep up with rising prices
- The first steps you can take this month to put your own plan in motion
- Live Q&A — your questions answered directly
- Fill in the form — Reserve your seat with a few basic details
- Receive a confirmation email — With your Google Meet link and reminder
- Join the session — 30 minutes, live, with Q&A
Free ・ 30 min ・ online via Google Meet
Masae Kumano
Administrative Scrivener
Permanent residency lets you live and work in Japan without renewing your visa — but the requirements around residence length, tax and pension records, and paperwork are strict, and easy to get wrong. In this practical 30-minute session, Administrative Scrivener Masae Kumano explains who qualifies and the common mistakes that lead to rejection.
- You’re thinking about permanent residency but aren’t sure you qualify yet
- You want to understand the requirements — residence length, tax and pension records, financial stability
- You want to avoid the common mistakes that lead to rejection
- What permanent residency is — and how it differs from a work visa or naturalization
- The core requirements: years of residence, “good conduct,” and financial stability
- How unpaid or late tax and pension payments can affect your application
- How the points-based fast track (for Highly Skilled Professionals) can shorten your wait
- The documents you’ll need to prepare — and how early to start
- A realistic timeline from application to result
- Live Q&A — your questions answered directly
- Fill in the form — Reserve your seat with a few basic details
- Receive a confirmation email — With your Google Meet link and reminder
- Join the session — 30 minutes, live, with Q&A
Free ・ 30 min ・ online via Google Meet
