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Easy to Understand Immigration Paperwork: Basic Knowledge, Real Life Application and Past Examples

Written By Sano Shuo, Sano Makoto
First Edition Published: October 2001
Fifth Edition Published: July 2017
Publisher: Nihonkajoshuppan
Price: ¥3,600 (Tax Excl.)

A Best-Seller of 16 years. This book contains not just a wealth of knowledge about laws and ordinances it also contains a huge number of real-life examples of visa paperwork and is read by everyone from company HR managers to Attorneys alike. We tried to write this book simply and straight forward to make it accessible not just to experts but also total beginners. This book is split in to two main sections. A guide to basic knowledge and actual visa paperwork and a Q&A that covers 112 important questions that people have when it comes to visas. This book is loved and used widely as a learning book by the Gyoseshoshi Association to Municipal offices alike.


Use it Straight Away! Understand With Examples! Real Life Guide for Hiring Foreigners.

Publisher: Daiichihouki
Second Edition Published: December 3rd 2019

Our Book ‘Real Life Guide for Hiring Foreigners’ was published by Daiichihouki and is currently in its second edition.

In this book we explain the necessary knowledge and immigration procedures needed by companies when hiring foreigners. With this book you will be able to learn from real life examples what to be careful with when hiring foreigners.

This book was even recognised as a textbook to be used when studying for the Gaishi-Kentei test in May 2020.
◆For More information about the Gaishi-Kentei here:


How to Support Foreign Technical Trainees and Interns: A Manual

Written By: Sano Makoto (CEO of Acroseed),
Akiyama Shuji (Former Representative for Acroseed Social Insurance Lawyer’s Office)
Published By: Nihonkajoshuppan
First Edition Published: May 2013
Price: ¥2,310 (Tax Incl.)
  1. Overview of the Technical Intern and Trainee System
  2. Needs of Technical Interns and Trainees
  3. Main Differences Between Technical Interns and Trainees
  4. Paperwork Involved in Obtaining the Technical Trainee Visa
  5. Paperwork Involved in Obtaining the Technical Intern Trainee Visa 1(a)
  6. Paperwork Involved in Obtaining the Technical Intern Trainee Visa 1(b)
  7. Conversion from Technical Intern Trainee Visa 1(a) to 1(b)
  8. Differences between Applying as an Individual Company and applying using an Agency
  9. Introduction of Workers
  10. Management of Technical Intern Trainees

Manual For Acceptance and Employment of Foreigners

Written By: Sano Makoto (CEO of ACROSEED)
Miyagawa Masashi (Immigration Layer Acroseed)
Akiyama Shuji (Social Insurance Lawyer, Formerly of Acroseed)
Published By: Nihonkajoshuppan
Price: ¥2,100 (Tax Excl.)
First Edition Published: September 2011

The Practical Manual for International Marriage

Written By: Sano Makoto (CEO of Acroseed)
Miyagawa Masashi (Immigration Lawyer Acroseed)
Published By: Nihonkajoshuppan
Price: ¥2,900 (Tax Excl.)
First Edition Published: March 2011

Understand Necessary Paperwork and Fundamental Knowledge! Manual for Hiring Foreigners

Written by: Sano Makoto, Akiyama Shuji, Nishizawa Takeshi
Published By: Subarusha Linkage
Price: ¥3,500 (Tax Excl.)
First Edition Published: 30th June 2010

This book acts as an all-in-one manual for small and medium business owners and managers considering hiring foreigners for the first time.

  1. Understand the Current Situation of Foreign Employment and Necessary Preparation Companies Should Make When Hiring Foreigners
  2. Get to grips with the fundamentals of Immigration Procedure
  3. Understand the Basics of the 3 Most Common Visas That Working Foreigners Need
  4. The New Intern and Technical Trainee Visas
  5. Get a Good Understanding of the Other Main Visas for Working Foreigners
  6. The Key to Attracting Foreign Talent
  7. Managing Foreign Employees
  8. Understanding Social Insurance and Employment Insurance for Foreigners
  9. Get to Grips with the Tax Obligations of Foreign Workers
  10. Common Problems Faced When Hiring Foreigners and how to Avoid Them

The Ultimate Guide for Successfully Starting Your Company in Japan

Written By: Sano Makoto
First Published: 15th February 2010
Published By: Nihonkajoshuppan
Price: ¥2,300 (Tax Excl.)
  1. Starting Companies for Foreigners
  2. Company Establishment for Foreign Executives
  3. Company Establishment Procedure for Foreigners
  4. Procedure for Obtaining Business Manager Visa
  5. Business Management for Foreigners
  6. Business Management for Foreigners

Business Management for Foreigners


A Day in the Life of an Administrative Scrivener 3rd Edition

Third Edition Published: March 2010
Published By: Chuo Keizai
Price; ¥1,800 (Tax Excl.)

This is a book specifically aimed at those considering qualifying as a Gyoseishoshi (Administrative Scrivener) or considering opening their own office. This book shows the success story of a man who quit his safe job at 55 and found success as a Gyoseishoshi. This is a must read for Salarymen. Even if this doesn’t apply to you this is still a very useful book. Included in this book is a guide to studying for and passing the test as well as a diary of the day-to-day life of a Gyoseishoshi.


A Guide to Paperwork Necessary for Employing Foreigners and Accepting Foreign Technical Interns

Written By: Sano Shuo/ Sano Makoto
Published By: Nihonkajoshuppan
First Published: November 2005
Price: ¥2,200 (Tax Excl.)
  1. Why Foreign Workers?
  2. How to Hire Foreigners and Accept Foreign Technical Interns
  3. How to Hire Foreigners and Accept Foreign Technical Interns
  4. Procedure and Paperwork When Obtaining Visas for Foreign Workers
  5. Important Points to Pay Attention to Regarding Labour Standards and Foreign Workers
  6. Social Insurance enrollment and disenrollment
  7. Social Insurance enrollment and disenrollment

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Since our foundation in 1986, we have been boasting over 30 years of experience and achievements in services such as incorporation, visa application for foreign nationals, and acquisition of permits and licenses.

You can consult us by phone, email, online, or in person. Also, you can speak to us in English.

ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office

Hirakawacho Bldg. 8F, 2-6-1,
Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
102-0093
Business hours:Mon-Fri 9:00~18:00
TEL:03-6272-6755

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