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16/10/2026

Meron two main reason kung bakit hinigpitan nila ang pag-apply ng Permanent Visa dito sa Japan. Una ay para ma prevent ang pagdami pa ng mga PR na nag-aapply ng Seikatsu Hogo, then number two ay to give way sa mga SSW Type 2 visa holder na dumarami na sa ngayon dito sa Japan na may meron financial capability at may stable job, na mas eligible na maging PR.

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Japan Tightens Permanent Residency Rules Amid Labor Shortages and Rising Foreign Resident Numbers

Japan’s government has tightened the requirements for foreign nationals applying for permanent residency. The decision has raised concerns among Japanese businesses because the country already faces a serious labor shortage.

At the end of 2025, Japan had approximately 4.12 million foreign residents, including around 940,000 permanent residents. Permanent residency allows foreigners to live in Japan indefinitely while keeping their original nationality. They can generally change jobs, start businesses, and work in most occupations without the restrictions attached to many other residence statuses.

Under the revised guidelines, applicants must continuously earn above a level based on the average income of Japanese households. Previously, around ¥3 million per year was generally used as an income guideline for a single working person. The new benchmark could be around ¥4.4 million, although this is an estimate rather than a fixed minimum for every applicant.

The government says permanent residents should be able to support themselves financially. An Immigration Services Agency survey found that 1.96% of permanent residents received public assistance, compared with 1.62% of Japan’s overall population.

Another reason for the stricter rules is the rapid increase in Specified Skilled Worker (ii) residents. This status is for foreign workers with advanced skills in designated industries. Unlike the first category, it has no limit on the number of renewals, and eligible workers can potentially stay in Japan indefinitely. Their numbers rose from 3,073 in June 2025 to 18,295 in June 2026—about six times more. Some may become eligible to apply for permanent residency around 2027.

Some foreign residents worry that unclear income benchmarks could make planning for permanent residency difficult, especially for lower-paid workers and freelancers. Others argue that applicants should be expected to pay taxes and pension contributions and follow Japanese laws.

Japan’s official guidelines clarify that income is assessed based on household size and that the authorities consider each application individually. Therefore, the estimated ¥4.4 million figure should not be treated as a universal minimum for everyone.

The main challenge is balancing the government’s goal of financial independence with businesses’ need for foreign workers. Stricter rules may encourage applicants to maintain stable income and proper pension payments, but they may also create uncertainty for people who have lived and worked in Japan for many years.

15/10/2026

Sa mga may plan na pumunta ng Osaka at gusto makita ang famous Glico Running Man sign board, be aware na ito ay hanggang end of November lang this year due to renewal na gagawin daw nila. Ang bagong sign ay ipapakita sa darating na spring season next year 2027.

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Osaka’s Famous Glico Running Man Sign to Be Renewed in Spring 2027

The famous Glico running man sign in Dotonbori, Osaka, is scheduled to be replaced with a new design in spring 2027. The current sign, known as the sixth generation, has been displayed since 2014. Renovation work will begin in December 2026, and the current sign is expected to be seen for the last time at the end of November 2026.

The Glico sign is one of Osaka’s most recognizable landmarks. According to the company, around 70,000 to 80,000 people visit the area each day. Many tourists take photos in front of the running man, making it a popular place for visitors from Japan and overseas.

The first Glico sign was installed beside Ebisubashi Bridge in 1935. It stood about 33 meters tall and used bright neon lights to attract attention at night. However, it was later dismantled during World War II because its materials were needed for the war effort.

The sign returned in 1955, when Japan was entering a period of rapid economic growth. The second version featured a stage and even a strange display of a crocodile playing the piano. The third sign, introduced in 1963, had a dramatic water feature that reportedly released 12 tons of water from the runner’s central area.

The fourth generation appeared in 1972 and remained for 24 years. The fifth sign arrived in 1998 and sometimes changed its appearance to celebrate major events, including Japan’s football celebrations and the Hanshin Tigers’ championship.

The current sixth-generation sign uses approximately 140,000 LED lights, allowing it to display moving images and colorful effects. The new seventh-generation design has not yet been revealed, but Glico says the running man will remain its main feature.

The announcement has attracted attention on social media, with people sharing memories of visiting the sign and wondering what the seventh generation will look like. Some users have suggested that the new sign could feature more animation or moving effects, while others are curious whether its background and lighting will become more advanced. These are personal guesses, as Glico has not yet revealed the new design.

For many people, the sign is more than an advertisement. It is a familiar meeting place, a popular photo spot, and a symbol of Osaka’s lively entertainment district. Some visitors may want to take one last photo with the current version before it disappears at the end of November.

The renewal also raises a question about how cities preserve their identity while updating old attractions for modern tourists. Glico has confirmed that the running man will remain the main feature of the new sign. The seventh generation is expected to be unveiled in spring 2027.

15/10/2026

Seven railway companies that are part of Tokyo's massive train network are phasing out tickets printed on magnetic paper. Starting next spring, the tickets will be replaced by tickets with QR codes that passengers will hold over a scanner.

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Seven railway companies that are part of Tokyo's massive train network are phasing out tickets printed on magnetic paper. Starting next spring, the tickets will be replaced by tickets with QR codes that passengers will hold over a scanner.

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02/10/2026

What can you say about this?

A foreign man in Japan opened a letter from immigration this week after months of waiting.

His permanent residency application was rejected.

He says the reason was one pension payment, paid one day late, once.

He has lived in Japan for more than 13 years.

He is married to a Japanese woman. They have a 2-year-old son.

He has worked the entire time, has no criminal record, and has done volunteer work.

He paid the pension. He was just a day late, and he says he can't remember why.

The letter, he says, told him that granting him permanent residency was "not in the best interest of Japan."

He posted about it on X on Monday. By Tuesday it had 1.6 million views.

Other foreigners started replying with their own rejections: lost convenience-store receipts, a credit-card payment the system logged a day late, a Japanese spouse's missed payment from 18 months earlier.

Japan's immigration agency looks back at every pension and health insurance payment in the application window, and the burden is on the applicant to prove each one was on time.

On October 1, the application fee rises from ¥10,000 to ¥200,000, about $1,250.

He can stay on his spouse visa. But that visa now depends on his marriage, not on him.

Some replies told him a rule is a rule and he broke it.

Others said a country losing 3 million people every five years just turned away a working father over one day.

02/10/2026

Japan is implementing a series of reforms to the systems governing residence status, extensions of stay, and permanent residency. Viewed together, these changes offer a window into the government’s shifting approach to foreign‑resident policy.

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Japan is implementing a series of reforms to the systems governing residence status, extensions of stay, and permanent residency. Viewed together, these changes offer a window into the government’s shifting approach to foreign‑resident policy.

02/10/2026

New Policies in Japan starting October na Dapat Mong Malaman (REPOST)
Second-half of fiscal year 2026 here in Japan will start this coming October. With this, meron mga bagong rules and policies na mag-uumpisa din ang implementation.
Marami ito subalit I will only discuss in this video yong mga bagong policies na may direct impact sa ating mga foreigner residents dito sa Japan. So click the link below and watch this video para maging aware kayo sa outline lang ng mga bagong policy na ito.
New Policies in Japan starting October
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4a7dskrlU0

ctto' Malago Forum

New Policies in Japan starting October na Dapat Mong Malaman (REPOST)

Second-half of fiscal year 2026 here in Japan will start this coming October. With this, meron mga bagong rules and policies na mag-uumpisa din ang implementation.

Marami ito subalit I will only discuss in this video yong mga bagong policies na may direct impact sa ating mga foreigner residents dito sa Japan. So click the link below and watch this video para maging aware kayo sa outline lang ng mga bagong policy na ito.

New Policies in Japan starting October
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4a7dskrlU0

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30/09/2026

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