COVID-19 : Support Measures and Information in Japan

According to a report by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the number of people infected by Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) in Japan has exceeded 13,000 (as of April 26, 2020).

Here are some useful information and sites for foreigners living or running business in Japan, and who are in need of financial assistance.

For Employers and Self-employed

Support Measures by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for companies concerning the impact of Covid-19
* Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
https://www.meti.go.jp/english/covid-19/index.html

Information about cash flow support
* Financial Services Agency
https://www.fsa.go.jp/en/ordinary/coronavirus202001/06.pdf

Announce to foreign workers : An enlightenment poster of the infection prevention written in English
* Yumiko Kamioka’s blog (Certified Social Security and Labor consultant, our member)

For individuals

Information about Fixed-amount cash handout (100,000 JPY)
— For residents in Japan who are registered in Basic Resident Registration System as of April 27, 2020
— Application is required at local government
* Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Japanese)
https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_seisaku/gyoumukanri_sonota/covid-19/kyufukin.html

* Kanagawa prefecture (Translate tool is available)
https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/v2x/gyousei/kyufukin.html

General information and Q & A of Covid-19
* Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/dengue_fever_qa_00014.html

Information about Visa, Immigration etc. from Immigration Services Agency
* Ministry of Justice
http://www.moj.go.jp/EN/nyuukokukanri/kouhou/m_nyuukokukanri01_00003.html

New Coronavirus Q & A: The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s website in foreign languages

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has posted a Q & A  on the new coronavirus on its website.

If you want to check the website in a foreign language, you can access it from the following site.

☛Information in English:
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html

☛Information in Chinese
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_09534.html

I think that you can understand the appropriate response by checking the information. Please make use of the above information.

Year End Seminar and Party 2019

“Year End Seminar and Party” of One-stop Business Startup in Kawasaki (Japan) was held on December 19th 2019.
The special seminar was about “Permanent Residence and Side Businesses” in Japan. After the seminar, we could have very good information exchanges along with some foods and drinks.

We will be holding such events on a regular basis. Looking forward to see you on another occasion.

Mr. Maeda (Tax Accountant)
Ms. Kamioka (Social Insurance Agent)
Mr. Takenaka and Mr. Kaminaga (Administrative Scrivener)

Year End Seminar and Party 2019 (December 19th Thursday)

Please register from the event page.
https://onestop-kawasaki-2019.peatix.com/

Kawasaki One-stop Business Startup Center is holding a Seminar and Networking Event about Business Startups in Japan. The seminar is about basic knowledge about visa and taxation for business startups in Japan. The lecture will be performed in English.

DATE:   
December 19, 2019  (Thursday) 

TIME:   
18:45~20:45 (Doors open at 18:30) 

VENUE:
Sumikawa Law Office
https://sumikawa.net/access/

Seminar “Let’s start business in Japan”

Date: 24th May 2019 (Friday)
Time: 15:00 – 17:00

Venue: KAWASAKI INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL PROMOTION (9th Floor, Conference Room #3)
https://www.kawasaki-net.ne.jp/
Address: 66-20 Horikawacho, Saiwaiku, Kawasaki city, Kanagawa

This seminar will be held mainly for foreign people living in Japan. People such as entrepreneurs, workers and students are welcomed.

English speaking experts will provide brief information about each area regarding the business startup in Japan.

  • Business Plan
  • Visa
  • Company Registration
  • Tax
  • Social Insurance
  • Real Estate (Office rents)
  • Etc.

The participants will be able to get the overall image of business startup (起業) in Japan.

Also, it will be a very valuable opportunity to have a network with English speaking experts all at once.

Registration for Participation
https://20190524.peatix.com/view

Year End Networking Party (December 11th 2018)

”Onestop Business Startup in Kawasaki” is preparing for an Year End Networking Party.

Date & Time: December 11th (Tuesday), 6:30PM
Venue: Sumikawa Law Office (Map)
Cost: 3,000 YEN (Food and Drink)
Application: https://peatix.com/event/575423/view

It will be a good opportunity to make network with English speaking professionals around Kawasaki, Tokyo and Yokohama.

Kawasaki City is between Tokyo and Yokohama. Kawasaki station is 10 to 20 minutes by train from Tokyo Station or Yokohama Station.

Seminar and Networking Event for Business Managers in Japan (2018 Oct 19)

Kawasaki One-stop Business Startup Center is holding a Seminar and Networking Event for Business Managers in Japan. The seminar is about basic knowledge about taxation and visa for business startups in Japan. The lecture will be performed in English.

DATE: October 19, 2018 (Friday)
TIME: 18:45 – 20:45 (Doors open at 18:30)
PLACE: Sumikawa Law Office (Kawasaki City)
<MAP> http://sumikawa.net/access/
FEE: 5,000yen per person(Food and Drink included)
CONTACT: web@smkw.biz

18:30 Doors Open
18:45 Tax/Visa Seminar
– Basic Knowledge about Taxation and Visa for Business Startup in Japan

Tax Accountant
– Mr. Shoichi Maeda
Administrative Scrivener
– Ms. Yumiko Kasama
– Mr. Yoshihisa Takenaka
– Mr. Ritsuya Kaminaga

19:30 Networking Party
– Networking with English speaking experts (attorney, registration lawyer, visa lawyer, tax accountant, business consultant, social insurance consultant)

Kawasaki City is between Tokyo and Yokohama. Kawasaki station is 10 to 20 minutes by train from Tokyo Station or Yokohama Station.

Seminar about Labour Problems

We are holding a seminar about matters related to performing business in Japan.

On May 18 (Fri), Ms. Yumiko Kamioka will present a seminar about employee problems. The lecture is in English.

Seminar: “How to Cope with Problem Employees
Lecture by Yumiko Kamioka (Social Insurance Consultant “Shakai Hoken Romushi”)

How to cope with the following employees? Or is it possible to terminate employment contract with such employees without having troubles?

[Case Study]
(1) When the employee does not follow the instructions of supervisors, is uncooperative with colleagues, shows worsening attitude at work,
(2) When the employee lacks the skills required by the company or when the company deems that there is little prospect for improvement by the employee or other lack of skills,

Other English speaking experts will attend the event too (see here). This will be a valuable opportunity to make network with English speaking experts. If you are running a business or planning to run a business in this region (Kawasaki, Tokyo, Yokohama), please feel free to attend this seminar.

Date: May 18 (Fri), 2018
Time: 19:00 (doors open at 18:30)
Cost: 5,000 Yen (includes food and drink)
Place: Sumikawa Law Office (http://sumikawa.net)
 Kawasaki city, Kanagawa (10 minutes by train from Yokohama or Shinagawa)

2017 Year-end Party (12th December) Business Networking

We are holding the Year-end Party (Business Networking) on 12th December 2017, at the Kawasaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry. See the flyer for information.

DATE: December 12, 2017 (Tuesday)
TIME: 18:15~20:15 (open at 18:00)
PLACE: The Kawasaki Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Address and Map: Ekimae Honcho 11-2, Kawasaki-ku, Kasasaki city
Kawasaki Frontier Bldg. 2F, No. 5 conference room
FEE: 5,000yen (Food and Drink included)

Our goal is to thrust business startups of foreign citizens in Kawasaki, but we also would like to make a good network with English speaking business people who take active parts in businesses between Tokyo and Yokohama area.

The members of our group are English speaking experts (attorney, registration lawyer, visa lawyer, tax accountant, business consultant, social insurance consultant, etc.). So, in addition with creating a good English speaking business network around this area,  you can also have a short consultation at the party about your business.

Flyer – English

Flyer – Japanese