📍 Hakuba Village, Nagano, Japan 白馬村・長野県

Your English-Speaking
Immigration & Business Specialist
in Hakuba

白馬・長野の在留資格・旅館業に特化した英語対応行政書士

From Permanent Residency to Naturalization, Business Manager Visa to Ryokan Licensing — we guide you every step of the way, in English.

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English Consultation
英語での相談対応
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Based in Hakuba Village
白馬村在住・地域密着
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Accommodation Specialist
宿泊・観光業に特化
All-inclusive Service
書類収集から申請まで一括対応

Our Services

サービス一覧 — 在留資格・旅館業許可のことなら、英語でもお気軽にご相談ください。

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Permanent Residency
永住許可申請
Have you been living and working in Japan for years? We help you secure permanent residency with a complete document service — from collection to submission.
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Naturalization
帰化申請
Ready to become a Japanese citizen? We handle all the paperwork, document collection, and coordinate with the Nagano Legal Affairs Bureau on your behalf.
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Business Manager Visa
経営管理ビザ
Dreaming of opening a guesthouse, café, or tourism business in Hakuba? We support foreign nationals in establishing and running a business in Japan under the updated 2025 requirements.
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Other Visa Services
その他ビザ相談
Spousal visa, dependent visa, work visa renewals, and more. If you have a question about your status of residence in Japan, get in touch.
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Ryokan Business License
旅館業許可申請
Opening a ryokan, pension, or guesthouse in Hakuba or Nagano? We navigate the permit process with the public health office, fire department, and local government.
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Why Choose Douglas Office?

Based right here in Hakuba Village, we understand the unique situation of foreign nationals living and working in this international resort community.

As an English-speaking administrative scrivener (intermediate level), we can communicate with you directly — reducing the language barrier in the process.

白馬在住の英語対応行政書士として、観光業従事者・宿泊業経営者・外国人経営者の皆様の在留資格・許認可申請をサポートします。

About the Office 事務所紹介
  • Consultation in English (intermediate level)
  • Local knowledge of Hakuba & Nagano
  • All document collection handled (Japanese government offices)
  • Unlimited consultation during the process
  • Regular progress updates
  • Handling of additional requests from Immigration

Latest News & Updates

最新のお知らせ・法改正情報

2026-04-24 お知らせ
Golden Week: Immigration offices closed April 29 – May 6. If you have an imminent visa/renewal deadline, please contact us before the holiday. Details →
ゴールデンウィーク期間(4/29〜5/6)入管閉庁。在留期限が近い方はお早めにご連絡ください。詳細 →
2026-04-24 法改正
Residence Card + My Number integration (特定在留カード) — effective June 14, 2026. A new combined card replaces the current residence card for new/renewal applicants from June 14. Details →
在留カード+マイナンバー一体化(特定在留カード)2026年6月14日施行予定。新規・更新から順次切替。詳細 →
2026-04-01 法改正
Naturalization residence requirement raised to 10 years — effective April 1, 2026. Tax verification now covers 5 years; social insurance verification covers 2 years. Those planning to apply under the former 5-year rule should act immediately. Details →
帰化申請の審査基準が2026年4月1日より変更。居住要件が原則10年以上に引上げ。5年での申請を検討されていた方はお早めに。詳細はこちら →
2026-02-24 法改正
Permanent Residency guideline revised — 3-year visa holders must apply by March 31, 2027. From April 1, 2027, a 5-year residence period status will be required. Act now if you hold a 3-year work visa. Details →
永住許可ガイドライン改訂。在留期間3年の方は2027年3月31日までに申請を。4月以降は原則5年の在留期間が必要。詳細はこちら →
2026-04-20 法改正
Business Manager Visa requirements revised — October 16, 2025. Capital now ¥30M, resident employee required, Japanese language ability required. Details →
経営管理ビザの要件が2025年10月16日より大幅変更。資本金3,000万円、別表第二従業員の雇用、日本語能力が新要件。詳細はこちら →
2026-04-20 お知らせ
Douglas行政書士事務所のウェブサイトをリニューアルしました。引き続きよろしくお願いいたします。/ Our website has been renewed. Thank you for your continued support.
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Not sure where to start?

日本語・英語どちらでも対応いたします。まずはメールでお気軽にどうぞ。
Get in touch by email — in English or Japanese.

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