Japan’s New Business Visa Rules: The 30 Million Yen Wall Destroying Small Businesses

Japan’s business visa just saw a staggering 96% drop in applications. Following a massive reform on "ghost companies," the Japanese government tightened the capital requirements for the Business Manager visa from 5 million to 30 million yen. Go behind the scenes with Tokyo Immigration inspectors as they hunt down fake offices—and meet the honest, hardworking immigrant business owners who are now facing deportation because of these harsh new rules. CHAPTERS 00:00 Hunting for "Ghost Companies" with Tokyo Immigration 00:45 Inside a Suspicious Rental Office 03:42 The October 2025 Visa Reform Explained 04:20 The Shocking Truth: A 96% Drop in Applications 04:41 Meet Curry Owner: The Human Cost of the 30M Yen Wall 07:34 Legal Experts Speak Out: Are the Rules Too Cruel? Please subscribe to our channel!    / @japandig   Follow us on social media:   / japan_dig   #JapanVisa #ImmigrationReform #JapanNews #MovingToJapan #GhostCompanies #BusinessManagerVisa #Immigrant #BusinessVisa #SmallBusiness #ForeignEntrepreneurs #TokyoImmigration