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
Masae Kumano
Administrative Scrivener
Permanent residency lets you live and work in Japan without renewing your visa. But the requirements are strict — residence length, tax and pension records, and paperwork are all easy to get wrong. And the rules are changing between now and 2027.
In this practical session, Administrative Scrivener Masae Kumano explains what permanent residency is, who qualifies, and how long it takes. Then she covers what’s changing in 2027 — and what’s confirmed versus still just a proposal.
Choose whichever suits you — the seminar content is the same.
🖥 Online ・ 30 min ・ Free
19:00–19:30 JST, live via Google Meet. Join from anywhere, with live Q&A.
📍 In person (Shizuoka) ・ 60 min ・ Free
19:00–20:00 JST at Parche Main Building 7F, directly at Shizuoka Station. Masae Kumano joins live on screen while the belongingJAPAN team hosts you at the venue — with live Q&A, followed by a 20-minute networking time over tea and light refreshments, a casual chance to connect with other people building their lives in Japan. Limited to 10 seats.
Room details sent by email after registration.
- You’re thinking about permanent residency but aren’t sure you qualify yet
- You want to understand the requirements
- You want to know how long the process really takes
- You want to know what’s changing in 2027
- Permanent residency vs. naturalization — how they differ
- The basic requirements — years of residence, “good conduct,” and financial stability
- Why processing can take several months to nearly a year
- What’s changing in 2027 — confirmed rules versus proposals
- The changes in detail
- Live Q&A — your questions answered directly
- Fill in the form — Reserve your seat using the button for your chosen format
- Receive a confirmation email — With your Google Meet link (online) or venue details (in person), plus a reminder
- Join the session
Free ・ Online 30 min (Google Meet) or In-person 60 min (Shizuoka Station)
PAST WEBINARS
Aug 20, 2026 ・ Lili Katoh, CFP®
Jul 30, 2026 ・ Lili Katoh, CFP®
Jun 29, 2026 ・ Masae Kumano, Administrative Scrivener
May 21, 2026 ・ Lili Katoh, CFP®
Apr 22, 2026 ・ Lili Katoh, CFP®
