What is the easiest way for an American citizen to get residency in Japan?

Can I set up a local company and hire local people to fast-track my route to residency?

Answers

On September 26, 2023 Masahito Nakai answered:

After establishing a company in Japan and meeting other requirements, you can first obtain a Business Manager or Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) status. With either status of residence, you can live and work in Japan. Furthermore, if a company has stable sales, profits, assets, etc., pays income tax appropriately, and participates in social insurance and pension systems, it is possible to apply for permanent residence as early as one year after acquiring HSP.

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