Immigration & Administrative Law · Osaka, Japan

Your trusted bridge to a life in Japan.

Premium visa, residency and administrative support for foreign residents, professionals, students and businesses — guided with Japanese precision and genuine multilingual care.

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4Languages spoken

10Specialised services

100%Confidential & licensed

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What we do

Comprehensive immigration & legal services

From your first visa to permanent residency and company formation — every step of your journey in Japan, handled with care and accuracy.

Visa

Certificate of Eligibility Application

Complete preparation and filing for new visa applications and Certificates of Eligibility.

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Visa

Change of Visa Status

Smoothly switch your residence status as your life and career evolve.

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Residency

Permanent Residency

Strategic, well-documented permanent residency applications with a high success focus.

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Business

Business Manager Visa

For founders and investors establishing or running a company in Japan.

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Visa

Work Visa

Engineer, specialist, skilled worker and other employment-based visas.

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Family

Spouse & Family Visa

Visas for spouses, children and dependents of residents and nationals.

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Residency

Immigration Consultation

One-on-one guidance to find the safest, fastest route for your situation.

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Business

Company Registration

End-to-end incorporation and the administrative filings to start your business.

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Family

Legal Documentation

Drafting, translation and review of official and contractual documents.

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Residency

Resident Assistance

Everyday administrative support for foreign residents living in Japan. Please call us for assistance before making a booking.

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About the firm

A licensed administrative law firm built for international clients

An administrative law firm strong in international work

TOHOASAHI (行政書士法人東方旭国際法務事務所) is an administrative scrivener corporation based in Osaka, handling a broad range of international work for foreign nationals and overseas companies — status of residence and visa applications, company formation, and various licenses and permits.

Since opening as a sole practice in 2010, we have drawn on more than 15 years of experience in international work to provide careful, precise support tailored to each client's situation.

We work primarily in Japanese and Chinese, with support also in English and Korean — helping you live, work, and start and run a business in Japan, across differences of language and culture.

Trust & Integrity

We comply with the law and our duty of confidentiality, handling every matter with sincerity and care.

Multilingual Care

Primarily Japanese and Chinese, with support also in English and Korean.

Expertise & Precision

Drawing on extensive practical experience for accurate, careful applications.

Ongoing Support

Long-term support — from status of residence to permanent residency, and business start-up and management.

Zhang Shunhua 張順花

Japanese name: Chika Nagai

Representative · Administrative Scrivener (行政書士)

Came to Japan in 2001; after studying, working and starting a business here, registered as a Certified Administrative Scrivener in 2010 and founded TOHOASAHI International Legal Office in 2024. Supports clients of every nationality with immigration, visa and company-formation matters.

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TitleGyoseishoshi Lawyer

LanguagesEN · 日本語 · 中文 · 한국어

Based inOtemae, Osaka

FocusImmigration & Visa

How it works

A clear, four-step path to approval

No jargon, no surprises. We guide you from the first conversation to a successful outcome.

Consultation

We listen to your situation and map out the best, lowest-risk strategy for your case.

Document Preparation

We prepare and review every form, translation and supporting document with precision.

Submission

We file with the Immigration Bureau and relevant authorities and track every step.

Approval & Follow-up

We support you through the result and stay available for your future renewals.

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Reserve your appointment in minutes

Online consultations can be booked here. For a phone call or office meeting, please call us to arrange an appointment.

Online ConsultationZoom / Google Meet · payment required

¥5,500 tax incl.

Phone CallBy appointment · call us

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Office MeetingIn person · OMM Bld. 16F, Osaka

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Times are shown in your local timezone. Online consultations are reviewed by our team — we reply to your booking request within 2–3 working days. Once approved, we email you a secure payment link, and your meeting link follows after payment. Phone and office consultations are arranged by phone.

Session length

August 2026

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Bookings must be made at least 3 days in advance; same-day and last-minute bookings are not accepted.

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Client voices

Trusted by residents and businesses across Japan

★★★★★

“They turned a confusing visa change into something simple. Everything was explained clearly in English, every step of the way.”

M. ChenEngineer · Work Visa

★★★★★

“Our company hired three overseas staff with their help. Fast, precise, and they handled all the paperwork flawlessly.”

Y. TanakaHR Manager · Corporate

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“My permanent residency was approved on the first try. I felt supported and never alone in the process. 非常感谢。”

L. WangEntrepreneur · PR

Questions

Frequently asked questions

We serve clients in Japanese, Chinese, English and Korean — including consultations, document preparation and correspondence with authorities.

A 15-minute introductory phone call is free. Detailed online consultations are charged in JPY and confirmed after secure payment. In-office meetings can be arranged on request.

It depends on the visa type and the Immigration Bureau's workload, typically from a few weeks to a few months. We give you a realistic timeline at your first consultation.

Yes. We support employers with work visas, Certificates of Eligibility, company registration and the ongoing administrative requirements of hiring internationally.

Absolutely. As a licensed Gyoseishoshi corporation we are bound by strict professional confidentiality obligations regarding all client information.

Insights & news

Immigration updates & guides

Practical articles on visas, residency and living in Japan — written for international readers.

The Japan Times

Jun 11, 2026

After rule change, Japan sees 96% drop in business manager visa applications

Immigration chief Kimi Onoda says the revision of the approval criteria has alleviated concerns that the visa was being misused as a means of obtaining residency.

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The Asahi Shimbun

Jun 11, 2026

Immigration fees in Japan to rise sharply, 10-20 times costlier | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

The government on March 10 approved a bill to significantly raise immigration fees, effectively increasing the cost to renew or change residence status by more than tenfold and the fee for permanent residency by twentyfold.

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