About Us
Welcome to realize. We are a specialized Visa and Business Legal Advisory office located in the Shibuya/Ebisu area of Tokyo, dedicated to supporting global businesses and foreign nationals navigating Japan’s complex legal and immigration systems.
Whether you are a company looking to hire international talent, or an entrepreneur establishing a business in Japan, we provide tailored, reliable, and swift legal solutions. We are also dedicated to supporting individuals and families with private legal matters, including inheritance, wills, and family law. To ensure smooth communication and peace of mind for our international clients, our office provides comprehensive support in English, Indonesian, Burmese, Vietnamese and other languages.
Representative: Rutsuko “Mimi” Yamada
Our Services
We offer a wide range of legal and administrative services, specializing in immigration and corporate support.
Visa & Immigration Services
- Work & Corporate Visas: Application support for “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services,” Intra-company Transferee, and Highly Skilled Professional visas.
- Business Manager Visas: Assistance for foreign entrepreneurs starting or managing a business in Japan.
- Specified Skilled Worker (Tokuteiginou) Visas: Tailored support for companies hiring foreign talent and individuals working under the Specified Skilled Worker system.
Family & Inheritance Services
- Drafting Will and Inheritance Division Agreements: Support for drafting legally valid wills in Japan. Drafting agreements for dividing inherited property among heirs.
- Investigating Heirs and Estate Assets: Identifying legal heirs and conducting research on inherited assets(real estate, bank accounts, etc.).
- Drafting Divorce and Settlement Agreements: Drafting mutual agreements and out-of-court settlement documents for divorce and other civil matters.
Fee Schedule
Please contact us for services not listed below.
Last Update : April 1, 2026
| No. | Service | Fee (JPY) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate of Eligibility (Residency / Work) | 100,000 | |
| 2 | Certificate of Eligibility (Business Manager) | 200,000 | |
| 3 | Change of Visa Status (Residency / Work) | 100,000 | Revenue stamp fee separate |
| 4 | Change of Visa Status (Business Manager) | 150,000 | Revenue stamp fee separate |
| 5 | Extension of Visa (Residency / Work) | 50,000 | Revenue stamp fee separate |
| 6 | Extension of Visa (Business Manager) | 50,000 | Revenue stamp fee separate |
| 7 | Permanent Residence | 120,000 | Revenue stamp fee separate |
| 8 | Naturalization (Employee) | 200,000 | Revenue stamp fee separate |
| 9 | Naturalization (Business Owner / Executive) | 300,000 | Revenue stamp fee separate |
| 10 | Re-entry Permit | 10,000 | |
| 11 | Permission to Work Outside Visa Status | 20,000 | |
| 12 | Certificate of Authorized Employment | 90,000 | |
| 13 | Passport Application | 10,000 | |
| 14 | Japanese Visa Application | 50,000 | |
| 15 | Foreign Visa Application | Varies by country | |
| 16 | Pension Lump-sum Withdrawal | 50,000 | |
| 17 | Will Drafting and Guidance | 55,000 | |
| 18 | Inheritance Division Agreement | 55,000 | |
| 19 | Heir and Estate Investigation | 50,000 | |
| 20 | Certificate of No Inheritance | 10,000 | |
| 21 | Return Inherited Land to the State | 55,000 | |
| 22 | Divorce Agreement | 50,000 | |
| 23 | Content-Certified Mail | 35,000 | |
| – | Consultation Fee (Deducted from fee if you hire us later) |
5,000/hour | First consultation free |
* The fees listed are standard rates. The actual amount may vary depending on the complexity of your case. (We will always provide a quote in advance.)
* Actual expenses such as revenue stamp fees are charged separately from the service fee.
* All prices listed above are exclusive of tax 10%.
Location & Access
Our office is conveniently located in Daikanyama/Ebisu, Tokyo.
- Address: 511 Perfect Room, 2-20-8, Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0021, Japan
- Access: 2 minutes walk from Daikanyama Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) / 8 minutes walk from Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line / Hibiya Line)
Contact Us
Ready to take the next step? We are here to help. Please feel free to reach out to us for a consultation.
- Email: info@realize.legal
- Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (JST)