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May 22, 2017

Is there any way to prove paternity through the family court in Japan?

Normally, a child born in wedlock, or within 200 days of the start of a marriage, or 300 days from the dissolution of a marriage, will be presumed to be the child of the husband. However, in the case of a child born outside of these circumstances the court may order a paternity test to determine the father of the child in order to assign responsibility for child support.

May 19, 2017

Is it possible to work outside the scope of a Japanese visa?

Most Japanese visas regulate the type of work that the visa holder is allowed to engage in. For example, a foreign resident of Japan with an Instructor visa would not normally be allowed to also have a side job as a cook. However, by making an application to the Ministry of Justice, it may be possible to waive these restrictions.

May 17, 2017

What types of property should be registered with the Japanese government?

There are three general types of registration for property in Japan. The first is the system of registration for immovable property or real estate. Registering ownership of real estate will clarify not only the ownership rights but also what types of rights are included in that ownership.

May 15, 2017

What types of official seals do companies in Japan keep?

When establishing a company in Japan, the founder will be required to register an official seal for the company. Stamps or seals are commonly used in Japanese business as an alternative to signatures to authorize documents. Officially registering the seal will legally bind that specific design to the company and any time that seal is used it will be presumed to be an official recognition by the company.