ACROSEED Publications
Practical Guide to Hiring Foreign Nationals – Case Studies and Tools
Dai-Ichi Hoki Co., Ltd.
4th Edition: February 28, 2025
First Published: May 2015
The 4th edition of the ACROSEED Group’s Practical Guide to Technical Internships and Foreign Employment has been released by Dai-Ichi Hoki.
Revised to reflect the 2024 amendments to the Immigration Control Act, including the introduction of the “Specified Skilled Worker” system. This guide provides HR professionals with essential immigration and labor management knowledge when hiring foreign employees, supported by real-world case studies.
◆ View publisher’s product pageThis book is also an official textbook for the Foreign Employment Specialist Certification Exam (Gaishi Kentei).
◆ Visit the official Gaishi Kentei websiteUnderstanding Immigration Procedures – Fundamentals, Applications, and Case Studies
By Hideo Sano / Makoto Sano
First Edition: July 2001
6th Edition: June 2022
Nihon Kajo Publishing
Price: ¥5,500 (excl. tax)
This long-standing bestseller, now in its 6th edition, combines legal interpretation with practical case examples based on real visa consultations. Widely used by HR managers, attorneys, and immigration specialists, it serves as a reliable reference for Japan’s immigration procedures.
The book is divided into two main sections: (1) Fundamentals & Application Procedures, and (2) Practical Q&A (117 questions with required documents listed by visa type). It is also used as a training resource by bar associations and public offices throughout Japan.
◆ View publisher’s product pageSupport Manual for Technical Intern Trainees
By Makoto Sano (Representative, ACROSEED Immigration Law Office)
By Shuji Akiyama (Representative, ACROSEED Labor & Social Security Attorney Office)
Nihon Kajo Publishing
Published: May 2013
Price: ¥2,310 (incl. tax)
Contents include:
1. Overview of the Technical Intern Training Program
2. Demand for the Program
3. Differences Between “Training” and “Technical Internship”
4. Immigration Procedures for “Training” Status
5. Immigration Procedures for “Technical Intern (i)” Status
6. Immigration Procedures for “Technical Intern (ii)” Status
7. Changing Status from Technical Intern (i) to (ii)
8. Enterprise-Based vs. Supervising Organization Models
9. Employment Placement Business
10. Cost Management in Technical Internship Programs
Employment and Acceptance Procedures Manual for Foreign Nationals
By Makoto Sano (Representative, ACROSEED Immigration Law Office)
By Masashi Miyagawa (Immigration Lawyer, ACROSEED Immigration Law Office)
By Shuji Akiyama (Representative, ACROSEED Labor & Social Security Attorney Office)
Nihon Kajo Publishing
Price: ¥2,100 (excl. tax)
First Edition: September 2011
Topics include:
● Realities of international student employment and corporate recruitment policies
● Visa eligibility requirements and compliance standards
● Government policy on hiring foreign nationals
● Practical knowledge for conducting recruitment
● Overview of Training and Technical Internship Programs, and more
International Marriage Procedures Manual for Foreign Nationals
By Makoto Sano (Representative, ACROSEED Immigration Law Office)
By Masashi Miyagawa (Immigration Lawyer, ACROSEED Immigration Law Office)
Nihon Kajo Publishing
Price: ¥2,900 (excl. tax)
First Edition: March 2011
Highlights include:
● Step-by-step guidance on marriage and residency procedures
● Covers marriages between Japanese and foreign nationals, as well as between two foreign nationals
● Country-specific notes for China, South Korea, and the Philippines
● Practical Q&A on common international marriage cases
● Appendices with translated family law texts from China, South Korea, and the Philippines
Entrepreneurship and Company Incorporation Support Manual for Foreign Nationals
By Makoto Sano
Nihon Kajo Publishing
Published: February 15, 2010
Price: ¥2,300 (excl. tax)
Key coverage:
● Starting a business in Japan as a foreign national
● Incorporation procedures for foreign entrepreneurs
● Post-incorporation compliance requirements
● Obtaining the “Business Manager” visa
● Corporate governance for foreign executives
● Trends at the Immigration Services Agency
● Includes templates of key application and notification forms
Since 1986, ACROSEED has specialized in visa applications for foreign employees and consulting services for employers. For nearly 40 years, we have supported HR teams hiring and managing global talent in Japan.
Consultations are available via phone, email, online, or in person. English-language support is always available.
