Immigration & Residency

In this country, ancient samurai traditions and the latest technologies are intricately intertwined: in fact, it has long been in the 21st century. The sun in the center of its national flag signifies perfection, the flourishing of the state. It is a symbol of light, wealth, and abundance. Admiration for this country, its achievements are possible only through its knowledge, penetration into its secrets, and understanding of its traditions.

Japan is a highly developed country that is one of the world leaders in many sectors of the economy and science. Life in the Land of the Rising Sun looks charming from the outside, and it corresponds to reality. Legal immigrants are tolerated here, but all newcomers need to be mentally prepared for the fact that they will be perceived here exclusively as strangers.

Japan is a unique country that has a variety of cuisine and alternative medicine that allow residents to live an average of 83 years. It has the highest level of development of new technologies, which has resulted in one of the highest living standards in the world. The size of the country’s GDP is the third in the world. The economic potential is based on the production of electronics, cars, industrial equipment, and textiles, as well as on banking services, construction, and the transport industry. Moreover, tourism plays a significant role in the development of the economy.

 

Advantages of living in Japan

The main advantages include the cleanliness and politeness of the indigenous population of the country. It may be associated with a widely developed comfort zone of people. The Japanese are very sensitive to putting things in order not only in their decorations but also on the streets of the cities and settlements in which they live.

• The ease of finding a place to live is another positive aspect of living in Japan. Inexpensive mortgage programs, and the development of hotel chains, backed up by exemplary service, will pleasantly surprise anyone who wants to live in Japan;
• The transport system is one of the most advanced in the world. Expressways, railways, and air transport ensure that passengers are transported anywhere in Japan;
• A high standard of living acts as a guarantee of peace on the streets of all settlements of the country. According to the Global Peace Index, Japan is among the 10 most peace-loving states, in terms of both foreign and domestic policies;
• The level of education here is so high. The diplomas from Japanese universities are recognized in the United States and Europe. Young people quite often come to Japan from overseas to pursue higher education at one of the local universities;
• Conformity of the Japanese, providing comfort to others, is also an advantage of Japan. People are respectful to everyone and respect everyone’s preferences;
• The almost complete absence of corruption, a transparent legal system, and, as a result, the possibility of honest business;
• Increasing attention of the authorities to environmental issues. The state desires to create the most comfortable living conditions.

Japanese passport – in first place in the world ranking

A Japanese passport gives its holder the right to visa-free travel to 191 countries and regions, which has brought it to first place in the world. In January 2020, the British consulting company Henley & Partners ranked the Japanese passport in 1st place in the global Passport Index rating.

The index shows how many of 199 countries and regions around the world passport holders can travel without a prior visa. Singapore is in second place with 190 countries, followed by South Korea and Germany (189 countries and regions).

In 2019, Japan and Singapore shared first place, but in June 2019, holders of Japanese passports were allowed visa-free travel to Brazil, which brought Japan to 1st place.

 

10 interesting facts about Japan

Japan is an amazing country. Only here are people who live for more than a hundred years, have pets instead of children, and sleep at work.

1. More than 6,800 islands are part of Japan. The largest of them are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
2. More than 50 thousand people live in Japan, who have already celebrated their 100th anniversary.
3. Japan has some of the most on-time transportation systems in the world.
4. 90% of mobile phones in Japan are waterproof. Young people use them even in bathrooms.
5. Square watermelons are grown in Japan. This shape simplifies the process of packing and transporting berries.
6. Japanese people often sleep in public places and even at work. This practice is called inemuri. Surprisingly, bosses have nothing against their subordinates taking a nap at the computer, because they think they are exhausted by hard work.
7. Japan and Russia have not yet resolved the dispute over the ownership of the Kuril Islands. This discussion has been going on for over 70 years, since the end of the Second World War.
8. There is a highway that passes through the building. The name of the building is Gate Tower Building.
9. About 1 million Japanese people voluntarily renounce social life. They deliberately choose solitude for a variety of personal and social reasons.
10. The largest Japanese diaspora lives in Brazil – about 1.5 million people. Their massive immigration began in the late 19th century due to overpopulation in Japan.