Visa & Permanent Residency Support for Foreign Residents in the Shonan Area (Fujisawa, Chigasaki, Kamakura)
Visa & Permanent Residency Support for Foreign Residents in the Shonan Area (Fujisawa, Chigasaki, Kamakura)
The Shonan area, encompassing Fujisawa City, Chigasaki City, and Kamakura City, is a lush and highly sought-after region by both Japanese nationals and foreign residents. Its proximity to the ocean, excellent quality of life, and work-life balance make it especially attractive. Kamakura, with its rich cultural heritage and popularity in animation and media, draws many international visitors and residents alike.
With the normalization of remote work, many highly skilled foreign professionals are choosing to live outside the Tokyo metropolitan area, and Shonan is one of their preferred destinations.
But is there a visa and immigration law specialist nearby who truly understands the Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) Point System and permanent residency procedures?
Despite the growing international community in Shonan, it may be difficult to find an experienced administrative scrivener (gyoseishoshi) or immigration lawyer locally who specializes in complex procedures under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
That’s where Continental comes in.
Continental Immigration Legal Office offers full visa and permanent residency support for highly skilled foreign residents of Fujisawa, Chigasaki, Kamakura, and surrounding Shonan areas. Based in Tokyo, our services are provided online, allowing you to access expert immigration guidance without the need to travel to immigration offices in Yokohama or Tokyo.
We handle all correspondence with immigration officers on your behalf, including detailed explanations and submission of any additional documentation requested during screening.
Our office is also equipped to support you in English, ensuring smooth communication throughout the process.
If you are a highly skilled foreign national residing in the Shonan area and are considering applying for permanent residency in Japan, please don’t hesitate to contact Continental for a consultation.
Get Your Free Consultation Today
About the Author | Masakazu Murai, Managing Director
Founder and principal consultant at Continental Immigration Administrative Scrivener Corporation. Former investment banker at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities (a joint venture between MUFG and Morgan Stanley), where he advised major Japanese and international corporations on capital strategy and M&A transactions.
Mr. Murai also served as a central executive officer of the employee union, where he promoted diversity and inclusion for foreign nationals and female employees. His current practice specializes in Japanese immigration law for highly skilled professionals and financial advisory services.
- Licensed Administrative Scrivener
- Vice Branch Representative, Tokyo Administrative Scrivener Association (Minato Branch)
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- Chartered Member, Securities Analysts Association of Japan
Tomomi Murayama
With over 15 years of experience at Yahoo! JAPAN (now LINE Yahoo Corporation), she was engaged in internet advertising operations and executive assistant duties. She is now a licensed administrative scrivener specializing in international marriage and permanent residency applications.
For all applicants, she takes the time to thoroughly understand each client’s background and personal story in order to propose the most suitable strategy. *Female clients may request a female GYOSEISHOSHI. Consultations on topics unique to women are also welcome.
Certified master in Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement).
Proud cat mom to a two-year-old female cat.