{"id":280,"date":"2026-01-20T17:43:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/?p=280"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:44:07","slug":"longterm-2nd3rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/","title":{"rendered":"For People with Japanese Roots: \u201cLong-Term Resident (Second- and Third-Generation Japanese Descendants; Nikkei Nisei, Sansei)\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many foreigners, Japan is simply one option among many countries. In many cases, people decide to live in Japan because they happen to find a job here or meet a Japanese partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, for those who have Japanese roots\u2014such as having a Japanese parent or grandparent\u2014Japan often feels much closer and more familiar. Aside from their country of nationality, Japan may be the country they feel most connected to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we introduce the <strong>Status of Residence \u201cLong-Term Resident\u201d for second- and third-generation Japanese descendants<\/strong>, which is available to people with Japanese ancestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-border-box vk_borderBox vk_borderBox-background-transparent is-style-vk_borderBox-style-solid-kado-tit-tab\"><div class=\"vk_borderBox_title_container\"><i class=\"\"><\/i><h4 class=\"vk_borderBox_title\">Who This Article Is For<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vk_borderBox_body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People whose parent or grandparent is Japanese and who are considering living in Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spouses of second- or third-generation Japanese descendants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japanese nationals who are looking for ways for their descendants living overseas to move to Japan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u76ee\u6b21<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#What_Is_the_%E2%80%9CLong-Term_Resident%E2%80%9D_Status_of_Residence\" >What Is the \u201cLong-Term Resident\u201d Status of Residence?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Position_of_the_%E2%80%9CLong-Term_ResidentTeijusha%E2%80%9D_Status\" >Position of the \u201cLong-Term Resident(Teijusha)\u201d Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#A_Key_Feature_of_%E2%80%9CLong-Term_Resident%E2%80%9D_No_Work_Restrictions\" >A Key Feature of \u201cLong-Term Resident\u201d: No Work Restrictions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Eligibility_for_Long-Term_Resident_Second-_and_Third-Generation_Descendants_Nikkei_Nisei_Sansei\" >Eligibility for Long-Term Resident (Second- and Third-Generation Descendants; Nikkei Nisei, Sansei)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Who_Can_Apply_for_Long-Term_Resident_Second-_and_Third-Generation_Descendants_Nikkei_Nisei_Sansei\" >Who Can Apply for Long-Term Resident (Second- and Third-Generation Descendants; Nikkei Nisei, Sansei)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Requirements_and_Documents_for_Second-Generation_Descendants\" >Requirements and Documents for Second-Generation Descendants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Requirements_and_Documents_for_Third-Generation_Descendants\" >Requirements and Documents for Third-Generation Descendants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Key_Points_for_a_Successful_Application\" >Key Points for a Successful Application<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Clearly_Proving_the_Family_Relationship\" >Clearly Proving the Family Relationship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Balancing_Motivation_and_a_Realistic_Life_Plan_in_Japan\" >Balancing Motivation and a Realistic Life Plan in Japan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Benefits_of_Consulting_an_Immigration_Specialist\" >Benefits of Consulting an Immigration Specialist<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Smooth_Collection_of_Japanese_Documents\" >Smooth Collection of Japanese Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Reviewing_Both_Legal_Requirements_and_Approval_Factors\" >Reviewing Both Legal Requirements and Approval Factors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/longterm-2nd3rd\/#Contact_Us\" >Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_%E2%80%9CLong-Term_Resident%E2%80%9D_Status_of_Residence\"><\/span>What Is the \u201cLong-Term Resident\u201d Status of Residence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Position_of_the_%E2%80%9CLong-Term_ResidentTeijusha%E2%80%9D_Status\"><\/span>Position of the \u201cLong-Term Resident(Teijusha)\u201d Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLong-Term Resident\u201d is one of the statuses of residence defined under Japan\u2019s Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.<br>It is granted when the Minister of Justice recognizes special circumstances and allows a foreign national to reside in Japan for a designated period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This status is categorized as a <strong>status based on personal status or family relationship<\/strong>, rather than on employment. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Third-country resettled refugees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japanese nationals left behind in China<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign nationals who are permitted to remain in Japan after divorce from or the death of a Japanese spouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For second- and third-generation Japanese descendants, the status is granted on the basis that <strong>they have a connection to Japanese society as descendants of Japanese nationals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-alert vk_alert alert alert-info has-alert-icon\"><div class=\"vk_alert_icon\"><div class=\"vk_alert_icon_icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vk_alert_icon_text\"><span>Information<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vk_alert_content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cVisa\u201d vs. \u201cStatus of Residence\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many countries use the word \u201cvisa\u201d to mean permission to stay.<br>In Japan, these are different:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visa<\/strong>: permission to enter Japan (issued by an embassy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status of Residence<\/strong>: permission to live and work in Japan (decided by Immigration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding this difference makes the application process much clearer.<br>(For a more detailed explanation, please see our article: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/visa-zairyushikaku\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"89\">\u201cThe Difference Between a \u201cVisa\u201d and a \u201cStatus of Residence\u201d<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Key_Feature_of_%E2%80%9CLong-Term_Resident%E2%80%9D_No_Work_Restrictions\"><\/span>A Key Feature of \u201cLong-Term Resident\u201d: No Work Restrictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cLong-Term Resident\u201d status has characteristics similar to statuses based on personal status or family relationships. One major advantage is that <strong>there are no restrictions on employment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many other statuses of residence limit the type of work, industry, or activities a person can engage in. In contrast, Long-Term Residents may work freely in Japan, just like Japanese nationals. No additional permission for activities outside the status (such as a work permit) is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means holders can work in occupations not covered by typical work-based statuses, such as childcare workers, hairdressers, or chefs\u2014occupations that normally require strict experience requirements under the \u201cSkilled Labor\u201d status. (Of course, any professional licenses required for these jobs must still be obtained.)<br>Part-time work, including convenience store jobs, is also allowed without hourly limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From an employer\u2019s perspective, this status is also attractive because there is no need to worry about immigration-related work restrictions. Overall, the Long-Term Resident status offers a very broad range of employment and lifestyle options in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-alert vk_alert alert alert-info has-alert-icon\"><div class=\"vk_alert_icon\"><div class=\"vk_alert_icon_icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vk_alert_icon_text\"><span>Information<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vk_alert_content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Fourth-Generation Japanese Descendants(Nikkei Yonsei) Apply?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to second- and third-generation descendants, there is a framework for <strong>fourth-generation Japanese descendants<\/strong>. However, in this case, the status granted is not \u201cLong-Term Resident\u201d but <strong>\u201cDesignated Activities.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This status comes with activity restrictions and stricter requirements, including age limits (generally between 18 and 30), Japanese language ability, and participation in a supporter system. As a result, the application requirements are significantly more demanding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_Long-Term_Resident_Second-_and_Third-Generation_Descendants_Nikkei_Nisei_Sansei\"><\/span>Eligibility for Long-Term Resident (Second- and Third-Generation Descendants; Nikkei Nisei, Sansei)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Apply_for_Long-Term_Resident_Second-_and_Third-Generation_Descendants_Nikkei_Nisei_Sansei\"><\/span>Who Can Apply for Long-Term Resident (Second- and Third-Generation Descendants; Nikkei Nisei, Sansei)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When applying as a second- or third-generation Japanese descendant, it may be possible to apply not only for the applicant but also for their <strong>spouse<\/strong> and <strong>children<\/strong> (unmarried minors who are financially dependent on the applicant).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, families may be able to move to Japan together. However, the family members\u2019 applications are <strong>dependent on the main applicant<\/strong>. Spouses or children cannot apply independently without the descendant applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_and_Documents_for_Second-Generation_Descendants\"><\/span><strong>Requirements and Documents for Second-Generation Descendants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify as a second-generation Japanese descendant, <strong>at least one parent must be (or have been) a Japanese national<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the applicant was born overseas and never acquired Japanese nationality, or if the parent later naturalized in another country, the requirement is still considered met as long as one parent was Japanese at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key documents include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family register (koseki) of the Japanese parent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage certificate of the parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicant\u2019s birth certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, to demonstrate the ability to live stably in Japan, the following are usually required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of income or financial resources (or evidence of a job offer or financial supporter in Japan)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information about housing in Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A letter of guarantee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_and_Documents_for_Third-Generation_Descendants\"><\/span>Requirements and Documents for Third-Generation Descendants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For third-generation descendants, <strong>at least one grandparent must be (or have been) a Japanese national<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with second-generation cases, it does not matter if the grandparent has already lost Japanese nationality or has passed away, as long as their Japanese nationality can be proven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, applicants must clearly demonstrate the family relationship across three generations (grandparent \u2192 parent \u2192 applicant). This often requires obtaining older records, and immigration authorities also examine the applicant\u2019s personal and social ties to Japan. As a result, applications for third-generation descendants tend to be more complex than those for second-generation descendants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical documents include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family register (koseki) of the Japanese grandparent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage certificates of the grandparent and parent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicant\u2019s birth certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with second-generation cases, documents proving financial stability, housing, and a guarantor in Japan are also required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-alert vk_alert alert alert-info has-alert-icon\"><div class=\"vk_alert_icon\"><div class=\"vk_alert_icon_icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vk_alert_icon_text\"><span>Information<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vk_alert_content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Apply for \u201cSpouse or Child of a Japanese National\u201d Instead?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For second-generation descendants, since they are children of Japanese nationals, it may be possible to apply for the status <strong>\u201cSpouse or Child of a Japanese National.\u201d<\/strong> This status also has no work restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, this status is based strictly on the individual\u2019s personal status. Even if the second-generation descendant obtains this status, <strong>their spouse and children do not automatically qualify for the same status<\/strong>, and separate consideration is required for family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For third-generation descendants, this status is <strong>not available<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points_for_a_Successful_Application\"><\/span>Key Points for a Successful Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clearly_Proving_the_Family_Relationship\"><\/span>Clearly Proving the Family Relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important aspect of the application is proving the family relationship with the Japanese parent or grandparent. If this cannot be objectively demonstrated through official documents, the application may be rejected at an early stage.<br>Careful coordination between Japanese family registers and foreign-issued birth and marriage certificates is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balancing_Motivation_and_a_Realistic_Life_Plan_in_Japan\"><\/span>Balancing Motivation and a Realistic Life Plan in Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Long-Term Residents face no work restrictions, many applicants do not yet have a fixed employer. As a result, immigration authorities carefully examine whether the applicant can maintain a stable life in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sincere desire to live in Japan based on family history alone is usually not sufficient. Applicants should present realistic plans regarding housing, income, and support networks in Japan to demonstrate long-term stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Consulting_an_Immigration_Specialist\"><\/span>Benefits of Consulting an Immigration Specialist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smooth_Collection_of_Japanese_Documents\"><\/span>Smooth Collection of Japanese Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications for second- and third-generation descendants require many Japanese documents, such as family registers. 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