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Tokyo Property Surge Continues: Property values continue rising year-over-year in central Tokyo with 10.7% price growth, reflecting strong demand amid limited supply.
Mandatory Inheritance Registration: Since April 2024, heirs must register inherited property within 3 years or face fines up to ¥100,000. This applies to all property inherited before this date, with a deadline of March 2027.
Immigration Policy Review Launched: New government task force established to assess impacts of rising foreign resident numbers, with potential caps being considered if social friction exceeds tolerable levels.
Business Manager Visa Crackdown: Japan implementing stricter requirements to prevent shell companies and fake documents in business visa applications, with enhanced verification processes.
Enhanced Immigration Processing: Faster immigration and customs systems expanding to Fukuoka Airport, following successful implementation in Tokyo and Osaka.
Stricter Enforcement Coming 2027: From June 2027, long-term residents who haven't paid taxes or social security could lose their visas. New penalties include up to 5 years prison for hiring undocumented workers.
Digital Nomad Visa Updates: Tuberculosis screening certificates now mandatory from April 2025 for all applicants. Income requirement remains at ¥10 million ($67,000) annually for six-month stays.
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For visa applications and requirements, visit the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa portal.
Property inheritance procedures can be found at the Ministry of Justice official website.
Immigration policy updates are available through Nikkei Asia's Immigration News section.
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