Japan is currently significantly tightening the practical application of its immigration laws. A key factor in this is the government’s recent decision to reform immigration law, which further confirms the policy shift toward stricter controls and increased enforcement. This may give rise to new risks for German companies—particularly with regard to employee assignments, visa classifications, and the actual nature of on-site work.
This presentation provides a concise overview of:
• current political and legal developments (including recent reform measures),
• typical areas of risk for companies in practice,
• recommended actions to avoid compliance violations.
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Costs: Free of Charge | AHK Japan Members only
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Tuesday, June 30th | 16:00 -18:00 JST (door open 15:45)
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Program
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Remarks
Language: English
Cost: Free of charge
Registration Deadline: June 26th, 2026
Expected Number of Participants: 20 | Registrations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis according to availability
Food and Drinks: fingerfood and light beverages
Speaker
Dr. Köksal Şahin, Atsumi & Sakai
Dr. Köksal Şahin is a lawyer (Germany) and a partner at Atsumi & Sakai in Tokyo. He heads the German Practice Group and has been advising German and international companies on commercial law for over 16 years, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance.
In addition to his legal practice, he has extensive academic experience in Japanese law, particularly through his teaching at universities. His advisory practice focuses in particular on cross-border matters and regulatory issues in Japan.
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