Designing Your Success and Life in Japan. Turning Regulatory Complexity into Strategic Confidence.
With 30 years of professional experience and a strategic marketing background, we provide more than just visa applications. We offer a clear legal roadmap for your business
and life in Japan.
What's New
Full English Support
15 Years in Marketing Research
Strategic Writing
Partner-Led Support, From Start to Finish
How Can We Support You?
For Entrepreneurs
Launching
a Business & Investment
▶︎ Company Incorporation
▶ Business Manager Visa
▶ Business Plan Drafting
For Corporations
Hiring & Managing
Global Talent
▶ New Employee Visas (COE)
▶ Work Visa Renewal & Change
▶ Corporate HR Retainer
For Professionals
Securing Long-Term
Life & Family
▶︎ Permanent Residency (PR)
▶ Domestic Status Change
▶ Spouse & Family Visas
Are You Facing These Invisible Barriers
in Japan?
For Entrepreneurs & Investors
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I have a solid business idea, but I don't know how to write a Japanese-style business plan that satisfies Immigration Bureau standards.
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The legal requirements for the Business Manager Visa are incredibly complex and confusing.
For Corporate HR & Executives
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We found the perfect global talent, but the visa application process is taking too long and stalling our operations.
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We struggle to communicate directly with our foreign employees regarding their visa status, leading to unnecessary anxiety.
For Professionals & Families
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I want to secure my Permanent Residency, but I'm terrified of being rejected due to minor mistakes in my paperwork.
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I'm losing sleep worrying about whether my family can safely stay with me in Japan long-term.
Our Solutions & Your Success
For Entrepreneurs
& Investors
(Business Launch)
Transform your business vision into a Japanese reality.
What We Do
Full support for Company Incorporation, Business Manager Visas, and Market Entry Strategy.
We leverage 15 years of marketing research expertise to draft bulletproof business plans, convincing Immigration officials of your venture's long-term sustainability.
Why Us
For International Corporations
(Corporate Support)
Seamlessly integrate global talent into your operations.
What We Do
Comprehensive management of Employee Visas (COE), Compliance, and Intercultural HR Advisory.
We act as your English-speaking in-house legal desk. By communicating directly with your global hires, we eliminate language barriers, drastically reduce HR overhead, and boost employee retention.
Why Us
For Professionals
& Families
(Life Design)
Secure your long-term future and your family’s happiness.
What We Do
Precision handling of Permanent Residency (PR), Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) Visas, and Spouse/Family Visas.
We look 10 years ahead.
We don’t just file papers;
we design a secure, long-term life plan to ensure your family's stability and peace of mind in Japan.
Why Us
Fees & Packages
We offer transparent and professional fees customized to the complexity of your specific case.
Below are the representative fees for our three core areas of support.
For Entrepreneurs & Investors
(Business Launch)
The Startup Package
(Company Incorporation + Business Manager Visa)
From ¥440,000
Business Manager Visa Application Support
From ¥275,000
Designated Activities
(Bring Parents to Japan)
From ¥165,000
Dependent Visa
(Spouse & Children)
From ¥55,000
For International Corporations
(Corporate Support)
Bringing in Highly Skilled Talent from Abroad
From ¥132,000
Change of Visa Status within Japan (for International Students, etc.)
From ¥110,000
Work Visa Renewal Application
(due to Job Change)
From ¥110,000
Corporate Support / Retainer
From ¥33,000 per month
For Professionals & Families (Life Design)
Permanent Residency Application
From ¥132,000
Change of Visa Status
From ¥110,000
Spouse & Family Visas
From ¥55,000
Dependent Visa
(Bring Family to Japan)
From ¥55,000
【Looking for other services?】
For a comprehensive fee list of other procedures (such as Visa Extensions or Re-application after a prior rejection), please [Click Here for Full Fees & Packages].
We will provide a transparent, customized quote tailored exactly to your situation during your free initial consultation.
Our Distinctive Strengths
(The "Maki" Advantage)
1
Direct Communication
(No Middlemen)
As an EIKEN Grade 1* holder,
I communicate with you directly in English.
No mistranslations, no delays—just clear, high-density professional dialogue.
2
Strategic Business
Insight
15 years as a marketing researcher allows me to articulate your business value to the Immigration Bureau through logical, evidence-based legal writing.
3
Holistic Support
(Your "Japanese Partner")
Moving to Japan is more than a legal process. I provide emotional and practical support to bridge the cultural gap, ensuring you never feel alone in your journey.
*The highest level of English proficiency in Japan, equivalent to CEFR C1
Message: My Mission
Transforming Systemic Anxiety into Peace of Mind.
"I want to challenge myself and thrive in Japan."
I have seen this wonderful dream waver far too often due to complex visa systems. A visa application is not just paperwork; it is a critical step that shapes your future or your company's destiny.
That is why I dive deep into your unique situation to navigate the best possible path.
My goal is to provide the legal clarity and personal warmth that makes you say, "I am so glad I found Maki."
My Journey & Credentials
Flow from Consultation to Completion
STEP.1
Free Consultation
& Hearing
(In-Person or Online)
Please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form. We will conduct a meeting either in person or online (via Google Meet, etc.) to understand your current situation and goals. We welcome inquiries from both non-Japanese individuals and HR managers.
Consultations can be held entirely in English.
STEP.2
Proposal & Quotation
Based on our consultation, we will propose the best application plan,identity key requirements, and provide a clear quotation. Once you agree to the terms, we will sign an official contract.
STEP.3
Document Preparation & Drafting
Our office will draft all necessary documents to be submitted to the Immigration Bureau, including statements of reasons and business plans. We will directly guide the visa applicant in English required documents and manage the progress.
This eliminates communication stress and hassle for both HR managers and individual clients.
STEP.4
Application Submission by
Scrivener
Once all documents are ready, our Administrative Scrivener will submit the application to the Immigration Bureau. Neither HR managers nor individual clients need to visit the immigration office on weekdays.
STEP.5
Visa Issuance
& Completion
We will receive the screening results from the Immigration Bureau.
Once approved, we will deliver your "Certificate of Eligibility (COE)"
(for overseas applicants) or your "new Residence Card" (for change/extension of status within Japan), and the process is complete.
(*In the rare event that the
Immigration Bureau requests additional documents during
the screening, we will handle it at no extra charge.)
Office Overview (About Us)
Office Name
Maki International Legal Office
Representative
Maki Onodera: Certified Administrative Scrivener
(Immigration & Business Legal Specialist)
Professional
Affiliations
Registered with the Japan Federation of Certified Administrative Scrivener
Associations (Registration No. 26262597)
Member of the Osaka Administrative Scrivener Association (Membership No. 9641)
Location
Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
*(Detailed address will be provided upon inquiry for privacy reasons.)
Business Hours
Weekdays 9:00 - 17:00 (JST)
*(Weekend and evening consultations are available upon advanced request.)
Languages
Japanese / English
Core Services
Corporate Work Visa Applications, Support for Foreign Companies Entering Japan, Business Manager Visas, Permanent Residency & Naturalization,
Drafting English Contracts & Business Documents.