It is necessary for you to change your present visa status to that of investor/business manager. In general, the following is the process you should follow. First you should prepare to set up a company while also starting to prepare to open the pub. You should also apply to change your visa status and after that has been permitted, you can open the pub.

In order to obtain an investor/business manager visa, you have to invest an adequate amount of money in your new business. With regard to having an office, you are required to prepare a pub space and an office space. As for hiring native English speaking staff, you should employ those who hold a permanent resident, Japanese spouse or Japanese resident visa.

Furthermore, please obtain permission to do business from a public health center. If you want to open the pub after midnight, you should be aware that you need to report the opening of the pub to the local police station in accordance with the regulations for providing liquor at midnight.

Advisor: KUROKAWA Koji (Immigration Lawyer)