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August 21, 2017

Can one spouse unilaterally file for divorce based on the other spouse’s adultery?

To obtain a court-ordered divorce in Japan, there must be statutorily recognized reason for granting the divorce. Adultery is one of those five recognized reasons. However, while adultery does provide a potential basis for divorce, divorce will not be automatically granted when one spouse has been unfaithful.

August 18, 2017

What are the requirements to maintain a spousal visa in Japan?

Spousal visas in Japan allow the holder to work freely in almost any profession. Therefore, upon marrying a Japanese national, many foreign nationals decide to switch their visa status to a spousal visa. The main requirement for a spousal visa is that the visa holder continue to engage in activity as a spouse.

August 16, 2017

If a third party starts sharing an apartment with the renter, does this count as subleasing?

The rule against subleasing extends to situations where friends or family move in with the renter. Having a temporary visitor at a rented apartment is normally not a cause for legal action on the part of the landlord, but a problem arises if the visitor begins living at the apartment. If someone other than the renter begins living at the apartment, the additional party needs to also be on the rental lease.

August 14, 2017

Are there any government incentives to set up a business in Japan?

In order to attract foreign businesses to Japan, the Japanese government has enacted laws specifically designed to provide an incentive for parties who wish to expand their business into Japan. One such law is the Act for Promotion of Japan as an Asian Business Center, which was put into effect in November of 2012.