Japan PR Research Notes

July 11, 2026

Japan PR Rejections: 6 Common Reasons and When You Can Reapply

Tokyo's PR rejection rate rose from 21.8% (Jan-Aug 2024) to 60.7% (Oct 2025-Mar 2026). Based on 21 publicly shared cases: the official basis, real cases, and self-checks for six common rejection reasons.

June 12, 2026

How Long Do Additional Document Requests Delay Japan PR? 60 Tokyo Cases

Analysis of 60 real PR cases from Tokyo: one request for additional documents adds a median of about 26 days; two or more requests delay considerably longer. Data through March 2026.

June 12, 2026

After Additional Documents, How Long Until PR Approval? 18 Tokyo Cases

18 Tokyo PR cases with complete dates: from mailing the final additional documents to approval, the median is about 70 days (middle half 59–76). Conditions, scope, and caveats.

June 12, 2026

Tokyo PR: why HSP is slower than Gijinkoku, and by how much

50 real Tokyo cases show the permanent residency wait gap between HSP and Gijinkoku widening from about 10% to 53%, likely driven by Tokyo's split-track review.

June 12, 2026

Is Moving to Kanagawa Worth It for PR? Tokyo vs Yokohama, in Data

Yokohama's speed came from a temporary backlog dip that has now reversed. For Gijinkoku the gap is down to about a month; for HSP about 8 months remain on paper, with three caveats. How to judge with data.